Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are a hero. Rest in peace my brother in blue. May God bless you and your family.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constable

March 1, 2006

My dear precious sweet grandson the longer you are in HEAVN the more I miss you. When GOD called you to HIMSELF HE took a big piece of my heart. I miss you today as much as the day I heard you had lost you life and recieved a new one. I would not wish you back froms Heavens Glory and the One who loves you more than we ever could and some day we will be face to face. Until then I will keep praying for your wife and my two beautiful great granddaughters. Love Grandmother

June
Grandmother

February 3, 2006

I just found this memorial page...I wish I had known about it earlier. I had heard about Dan's passing about a couple of weeks after it happened, through my dad and sister. I was heartbroken...of all people, why Dan? I grew up in the same church as the Archuleta's, and although Dan was a few years older than me, I knew him through his younger brother who was closer in age. I went to college with his now wife, and I remember talking wedding plans with Laura, as I was getting married about the same time. My heart breaks for Dan's family, his parents, his brother, his wife and children. Please know that we pray for you, we care for you, and we are so glad to know that Dan is watching over you all from heaven. He was truly a man apart, and has touched so many lives. God Bless you all. With love, Corrie van Kampen (Mitcham), Doug, Ruthie, Emma, and Jacob

Rocky River, OH

Corrie van Kampen (Mitcham)

January 9, 2006

On your birthday Uncle Nick, Josh, Eliza, Ryan, Sarah Jane and I remembered you fondly... we miss you.

The Pearsey Family

December 28, 2005

Just thinking about u today Dan,,, wanted to say Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas.. i love you and miss ya cuz...

Jason...Cousin

December 25, 2005

Happy 37th earthly birthday son. This your 2nd Christmas in heaven. Today we are releasing a Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday balloon and 2nd heavenly Christmas one. We will let them go to the heaven and say a prayer, your Dad and me. The thoughts of you sharing this season with the Lord in heaven is the best gift. The girls are doing well and Laura is strong and wise. Matthew thinks of you everyday. We love and miss you but dream of the day we are together with you and the Lord. All our love Mom

Dan's Mom

December 25, 2005

Dan, It is almost Christmas and like always I am thinking about you. Word's can not say how much I miss you. I find comfort in our Loving Lord, knowing that you are there, perfect, and loving our Savior. I have not told you good bye yet, I can't, in fact I refuse to. Because I know that I will see you again. Your girls are growing so much and you would be so proud of how Laura is raising them to Love the Lord. You know Dan our family has a missing piece in it now that you are gone. I miss your hugs. You gave the best hugs. I miss laughing with you and hearing you laugh. I miss that little smirk you would get when you were up to something. You made such a impact on my children. I wish you could have met Trevor. I named him after you. Trevor Daniel. He is so sweet. Dan, walking through this pain and grief has not been easy, but I have grown and have a greater faith for it. God is so faithful. Your home going has showed me what really matters in life. It is only what we do for the Lord and the people we touch for Him that matters. Thank you for teaching me that. I miss you so much, but I will see you again. I love you.

Debra Kelsey
Danny's Aunt

December 23, 2005

To Dan's parents: You did a good job of bringing up your son in the
admonition of the Lord. Nothing else
really matters other than having a
personal relationship with our Lord
Jesus Christ. I am very saddened in reading all these reflections and thinking about what a loss this world
has suffered. But since you know where your son is for the rest
of the days of eternity, I know this does make a difference in how you
grieve. My heart goes out to all who
loved Dan and I know that Christ will
make it up to to everyone who follows
Him. John 3:16

Because He Lives

God sent His Son,
They called Him Jesus
He came to love,heal and forgive.
He lived and died
To buy my pardon
An empty grave is there
To prove He lives.

How sweet to hold
A newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy he gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days
Because He lives.

And then one day
I'll cross the river
I'll fight life's final war with pain
And then as death
gives way to victory
I'll see the lights of glory
And I'll know He lives.

Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
All fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives.

John 14:19: Because I live, You
also will live.

Dan,
Thank you for your service, but most
importantly, thank you for your service
to the Lord. I'll meet you and Jesus
some day, face to face.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

December 22, 2005

As i sit here thinking about all the things im thankful for today, you were the first to come to mind. I cant believe its been over a year already since you went to be with the Lord. In closing i just want to say im thankful to call you my cousin. I love you and miss you and i know you will be eating alot of turkey today with the Lord.. Love ya Cuz.....

Jason....Cousin

November 24, 2005

Part of me can't believe it has been one year already and part feels like we have been in grief forever. We have had memorials in your honor from CA to D.C., from Bakersfield to Seal Beach. We had a "Heavenly" birthday celebration last week-end. The family celebrated not that you were gone but that you are in heaven. Your deputy buddies were with us. Dan you were loved by everyone that knew you. You have been even now an inspiritation to many. Never has there been a person more admired and respected for their integrity and love for others than you. We who are left here to wait until we can once again see you will always remember your warm smile and gentle and kind ways. I love you and miss you my son. Love Mom

Dan's Mom

September 19, 2005

I was not sure how I would feel about this day today. Then I started praying for your family, friends and all who knew you and thought how lucky we have been to be able to know you. It's been a year of spiritual growth for me, and I thank God that I have been able to be a part of so many blessings and memories that have been given to me this last year. Saddness I still have and forever will, but I cling to the joy knowing that you are in front of Lord having your own forever celebration of your life.
You would be so proud of your parents, brother, wife and girls. They live each day in knowing that you are in heaven and looking down on them daily.
The celebration of your "heavenly birthday"will before celebrated in such a joyous way.
Until I see you in heaven, I will be here for your family and make sure they are taken care of. I love you. Auntie Gracie

September 12, 2005

Today, I find myself like so many others reflecting on what a special, treasured person you were Dan, and what a great friend you were to me through our many years growing up. Usually, I am able to focus on memories with you that make me smile and laugh. Today I am just sad you're not here. Miss you buddy.

Kevin Kropf

September 12, 2005

Today we remember you..... The void left in our lives by your absence will be forever felt...The memories of you left in our hearts will be forever cherished. Love Aunt Lois and Uncle Nick

Lois Pearsey

September 11, 2005

Still in my heart there is this huge whole that the presence of my son filled. Now I must fill it with memories. Though there are many seeing you and hearing you voice will have to wait until eternity. Your family is well and if the Lord grants to you a peek down here I know you would be pleased with what you see. We are coming up on one year. How hard it has been yet how full of blessings too. Son you are my angel. Forever my love. Mom

August 25, 2005

You were right about the "brotherly" support fellow officers give to each other. Your buddies on the force were proud to be a part of your honor. They will always be there for any needs your family will ever have. What a ministry your life and your home going has had on everyone who knew you. I am as always proud and honored to be your mother. My eternal love dear son.

Love Mom

June 14, 2005

Dan you would have been so proud of your brother on memorial day Sunday. He praised you and your work in front of his church. What an awsome tribute he gave you.
Memorial day has taken on new meaning to our family.

June 1, 2005

Happy Memorial Day, Dan. I know how important this day is to you.

Police Memorial Week and our FOP memorial was more special and important than ever.

Thanks for everything you have given, both to my family and to the communities you served.

You Will NEVER Be Forgotten.

From your brother in blue from Indiana.

Officer Kozubal
Dyer Police Department

May 30, 2005

Dan On this memorial day....you are remembered...loved and missed. Until we meet again in heaven. love Uncle Nick and Aunt Lois

Lois Pearsey

May 30, 2005

You'd be so proud of how the girls are doing. I walked into Victoria's room today and saw how she had her own memorial of you right there set up on the ground. The medallion from Washington DC was hanging across your picture, her bear propped up against the picture, along with the stuffed animal you and I had given them for Valentine's Day. I sat down on the ground by it and asked her about it. Her words, "This is how I remember Daddy." and she smiled. I asked her how her heart was and she said "happy...really happy..." and shot me a huge smile. Hon, they are doing sooo good...you would be so proud of them! There's not a day we don't miss you but we all know that we will see you in heaven and we rejoice that you are already there in all perfectness. We'll be seeing you soon.
Love, Laura

Laura Archuleta

May 30, 2005

We just returned from DC for the National Memorial. Every moment I thought about how honored you would have been to be standing there saluting those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. I miss you every day. Until I see you again, I will always remember you and all our days together as brothers.

God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain.
Rev. 21:4

Matt Archuleta - Brother

May 19, 2005

Dan- I am so thankful for having you in my life. I owe a part of the man/husband/brother/son and servant of Christ to the impact you had on my life. I am so jealous and excited that you are in heaven worshipping the Lord. Your death has made my life and my faith in Christ stronger. Thanks for alwyas being there for me brother. I miss you.

Josh Pearsey
(Cousin and Brother)

May 5, 2005

We are about to attend 2 of the most difficult things besides your services. The Ca. Memorial and the National Memorial in D.C. We miss you just as much as the day you left us. Jesus has comforted us but the hole in our hearts still remains. So until Christ returns or I go first I will forever hold as treasures my memories of you. Love Mom

Mom

April 7, 2005

I was priviledged to have grown up with Danny, his brother Matt and their entire family. From early on when we were little, I always looked up to Dan...first as my best friend's older brother, then as a friend, then as one of my best friends. Among men, Dan was a class apart. It sounds cliche, but Dan made me want to be a better man myself. I remember from when we were young Dan and I having conversations about how bad he wanted to be a police officer. And not because of the power or respect the position brings, but because he wanted to help. He didn't need a uniform to do it either, that is who Dan always was, and continued to be up until his last day...wanting to help. Dan was a guy you could count on for anything. I only hope that someday a fraction of what is reflected on this site will be said of me when I pass. I think of Dan daily, and more often than not, whatever thought of Dan I'm having brings a smile. My greatest joy is in reading the reflections below and knowing that others that knew you for less time than I came to the exact same conclusion about Danny Archuleta. A man among men that held the highest admiration among those that were priviledged to know him. I was, and miss him dearly. Until we meet again, my friend.

Kevin Kropf

March 10, 2005

Just a little note to say im thinking about you,and i miss you. I have to this day thought about you everyday and will continue to think about you everyday until we meet again.. I love ya and miss ya Dan.... Jason

Jason Shaver..cousin

March 9, 2005

Rest in Peace, brother. Thank you for your service to this great nation. As evidenced by the reflections left here, you are obviously a true warrior of justice with a close, devoted family. We all know that no words will ever heal the holes left in the hearts of those who were priveleged enough to have been a part of your life and to have helped to make you who you are, but you are a hero- To those close to you, to those of us who are related only by the badge and to those who don't know of your story.
It is comforting to know that you are among the warriors called Home to protect this world from Above. Continue to watch over your family and all of those you left behind. Keep them safe and help them to find the strength they will need to move ahead in your absence. We will keep you and allof them in our prayers.

God Speed!

A Squad
Woodbridge PD CT

February 19, 2005