Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Son, I am sitting here preparing for our 16th annual Street Survival Training.
We have close to 400 Officers registered for this year's training.
It is always a great success. We get to see a lot of your friends and make some new ones.

You are always on our minds. We love you.

Mom and Dad

P S: Mom wants me to sell your corvette.

Jim F McGrane
Parent

March 11, 2024

Deputy Sheriff James Francis McGrane, Jr. I was thinking about you today. I believe you are enjoying your time with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven, You are missed by all your family and all those who served with you.

May the blessings from the Lord bless and bring comfort to your family and all who knew you.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

January 22, 2024

Never to be forgotten. RIP sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

July 19, 2022

You were so young! And taken from us too soon. Its been 15 years and I heard your dad talking about you on KKOB radio today. Your parents have done such a honorable job keeping your memory alive and serving other LEO. Rest in Peace brother you will always be remembered

Anthony DeMarnello-Roybal
APD 911

March 22, 2021

Rest In Peace

Mark Mottola

March 22, 2020

I saw a interview of this young killer in Santa Fe prison! He was smiling and liked the attention! How you doing now bud? Media interviewed the mother ( now dead 49) and was asked about the fact that she has 2 sons in prison for murder! Her response was I do not bother myself with that! Apparently!

Retired
Federal

March 22, 2018

Heros go to a better place my brother. Cowards go to hell. Rest in perpetual peace.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

March 22, 2017

Your killer is apparently not eligible for good behavior time so if he is ever released he would around 100 years old. Your killer actually avoided the death penalty (legal in New Mexico at the time) but he will stay locked up likely for the rest of his life

Citizen

August 12, 2016

Even if that the thug who killed you is ever released from prison he will likely be so old that it wouldn't even matter that much.

Citizen

August 12, 2016

The best friend a man could ever ask for. Ill see you in glory one day brother.

Sgt. Thomas Mitter
Bernalillo County SO/Preston County SO

July 2, 2016

I never knew you, deputy. But today, 10 years after you fell in the line of duty, you are not forgotten.

Robert Smith
BernCo Citizen

March 22, 2016

rip

robbie
american

January 23, 2016

I now live in Tijeras, and whenever I pass by the road where you were murdered by a coward, I cannot help but think of you. I never knew you, but I have so much respect for our LEO's and first responders. Thank you Deputy, for the service you provided.

C. Ford
Wife of retired BCSO Deputy

October 30, 2015

I was employed as an APPO at the time of Deputy Mcgranes death and was subsequently assigned to assist with the apprehension of Michael Astorga whom I had previously supervised.

For reasons not known to me I awoke this morning at 0245 (07/03/15) with a clear vision of Deputy Mcgrane. I began to pray and shed tears although I did not know him personally.

I attended a sponsored calibre press event several years ago when I was still employed.

Although I did not know Deputy Mcgrane I will never forget. He will remain a part of my prayer life as will his surviving family members.

A candle was lit at the Santuario de Chimayo in memory of you today.

RESPECT, HONOR, DUTY, SELFLESS SERVICE.

Thank you Deputy Mcgrane for all you stand for and your sacrifice.

I know that you are in heaven with all the warriors who have passed from this life.

I WILL NEVER FORGET.

JAMES A. OTERO
past NMCD/APPO

July 3, 2015

I WAS VERY CLOSE TO ALOT OF THE BCSO OFFICERS. WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO YOU WE WERE ALL IN A LOT OF PAIN. I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW HARD THIS WAS FOR YOUR FAMILY. YOUR FUNERAL WAS ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS I HAVE EVER HAD TO ENDURE. I SWEAR THAT THE WHOLE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE CAME TO A HALT FOR YOU THAT DAY, AS IT SHOULD HAVE. I HAVE WARN A SILVER BRACELET THAT I BOUGHT WITH YOUR NAME AND MAN NUMBER ON IT IN REMEMBERANCE OF YOU AND THE WONDERFUL WORK YOU DID AND THE LIFE YOU SACRIFICED EVERY DAY SINCE I GOT IT. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN 7 YEARS TODAY. THE DAY THAT THE CAUGHT THE ANIMAL THAT DID THIS TO YOU WAS A GLORIOUS DAY. I PRAY THAT YOU ARE HAPPY IN HEAVEN AND WATCHING DOWN OVER ALL OF US. GOD BLESS YOU JAMES MCGRANE.

STEPHANIE KELLY CIVILIAN

March 22, 2014

James, I just read an article about your Mom and Dad on Law Officer .com. I thank God for them, they are truly very special people.

Major Larry Carter
NSO Retired NPD

September 13, 2013

Met you at the gas staion on 66 east of Tijeras store once . I lived in Edgewood and drove old 66 to ABQ daily. Went into work about 2 that morning and could see the gathering vehicles to the south when I went by. Gave me a shiver for some reason. I remember it like it was yesterday.

Jim Nagel - Locust Grove Oklahoma

civilian
no relation

June 27, 2013

Didn't know you personally, Deputy, but it's likely we crossed paths as I drove to and from work from Edgewood to Albuquerque on Rt 66. Any time I hear someone bad-mouthing the police, I think of guys like you and speak up. My appreciation for your service and deepest condolences to your family.

Cy Stanton, (Civilian) Edgewood

May 5, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 27, 2013

Happy Birthday Jimmy! Thanks for watching over us. We miss you.

Debbie
Cousin

September 11, 2012

Happy Birthday!! Love and miss you.

Just me

September 11, 2012

Thank you for your service, Deputy. May you rest in peace, and may your family find comfort and solace knowing their loved one made the ultimate heroic sacrifice.

Gentry Pemberton, Explorer
Boone Co. Sheriff's Dept.

June 16, 2012

Thank you so much for your unselfish service, you honor all of us with your sacrifice.

Steven L. Pope
Corrections

April 16, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

March 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 22, 2012