Officer Joshua Yazzie
Died on June 7, 2010
Age: 33Bureau of Indian Affairs
Accident
Officer Yazzie, 33, died when his patrol vehicle rolled 200 feet down an embankment on the side of Bottle Hollow Dam on the Ute Tribe reservation in Duchesne County. At approximately 6:20 p.m., the officer was responding to assist ambulance personnel with an intoxicated man who was becoming violent. Officer Yazzie lost control of his vehicle and was ejected when it rolled, killing him instantly. He is survived by his wife and two small children.
His bronze memorial plaque is sponsored by his wife Jessica and children Jaxsen and MaCee Yazzie.
Josh you were and will always be a HERO in everyone’s eyes you will never be forgotten. its so sad that that god takes all the good ones from the ones that love and care about them. you will be missed by all that were close to you. Keep the hevans safe for all and we will see you on the other side.
goodspeed.
Josh you were a GREAT DAD and a really good BIG BROTHER. You will be very missed. The world has lost a great person but heaven is gaining an AWESOME ANGEL!! Logan and I both miss you very much!! My heart and Prayers are with the YAZZIE Family and I really wish I could be with the family right now!!Rest In Peace UNCLE JOSH!
Josh you will be missed by all who knew you, we loved you like a son, a brother, and best friend. We will be here for your family no matter what. Watch over us and protect us from above.
Gone but never forgotten.
We at Juvenile Court we truely will miss josh, he was always there to help us with our juveniles, words can not be said on how great of a man he was, May Greatfather GOD watch over you and your family
Officer Yazzie is a hero. He will never be forgotten for his work and sacrifices here on this earth. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with and for his family and friends. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you love you share; In live and in sprit. It is real.
Very sincerely and respectively,
Kenna
Project Compassion
Squash, we love and miss you so much…it truley is a blessing to have known you and to be so blessed to have you in our lives for the short amount of time we did. Wish you could be here to watch your babies grow into the amazing people I know they will be! Watch over all of us loved ones left behind, until we meet again!
With Love
Shawn, Jen, Easton, Kennedy, Jayger, Hailey Taylor
I am very proud to say I am Officer Joshua Yazzie’s mother. On June 7, 2010, his earthly life ended. He started a new journey. Our lifes have been changed, and we have been force to make ajustment to live without Joshua. We are standing strong as a family. Each day since his death we have heard from an individual or it maybe several individuals (from all walks of life), they come to talk with us and tell a story of how Officer Yazzie took time from his day to speak with them, how he showed respect to them & their family, to listen, how they love him and miss him. This has increased our pride to be his family. He touched alot of hearts young and old. It’s been nine weeks since Joshua passed away, we cry each day, and tell ourselves tomorrow it will be a little better. My prays for stength and peace include you all. Thank you for the support you have given us.
Josh! Thank You for your help and Positive attitude while I attended IPA in June 2008′ BCOTP! You will be greatly missed and NEVER FORGOTTEN…Rest In Peace Brother…
Respectfully,
Melissa
I was on a military deployment overseas last June and just got back, so I missed this story. Josh and I served an LDS mission together in Oklahoma at the same time. He had a fantastic personality and was fun to be around. Even though I haven’t seen him in years I will miss him greatly. God speed Josh.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BROTHER!! We love and miss you so much!!! I bet your having the party of a lifetime!! The big 35 huh?! Old man!! Take care and continue to look in on us!!! Love you Big Brother!!
We at the Utah Fallen are looking for contact information for Officer Yazzie’s family and relatives. If anyone can help us with this (it is kept confidential and only used to contact family when events related to Utah’s Fallen Officer events occur)it would be greatly appreciated.
My contact information is BL Smith Sandy City Police 10000 South Centennial Parkway, Sandy Utah 84070 801 568-7240.
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