Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To a fellow brother, you paid the ultimate price for a cause we are all working for. May God bless you and your family. Peace be with you; your purpose in life was fulfilled and Our God called you home!!

L. Tatum
Lake Lotawana Missouri Police Dept.

March 29, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Deputy McGrane,

May God's love shine through this, your darkest hour, and lift you up that you may know peace and have the sure faith and knowledge that Deputy McGrane is at peace with his Lord.

God bless you all.

Mary Lynn

March 29, 2006

On behalf of my family we would like to say thanks for being there. We didnt know you but we are grateful you watched over all of us. We know that you are an angel now in heaven and we know that you will still keep watch over us. God Bless your family.

MG and Family from Santa Ana Pueblo

March 29, 2006

Deputy Sheriff McGrane,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bernalillo County. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 29, 2006

You will be missed, Officer McGrane! You are a true hero to the kindergarten children that I teach in the East Mountains! God bless you and your family!

Mrs. P.
Teacher

March 29, 2006

Deputy Sheriff James McGrane Jr. may our Lord be with your Family at this time. You and your Family will alway's be in our thoughts and Prayers.

Vance& Sandy Hastings

March 28, 2006

To the family of Deputy McGrane:
While there is nothing we can say that will help with your loss, please know that our prayers and thoughts go out to you. Deputy McGrane was there to make the world a safer and better place for us all, Thank You. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten We are truly sorry for your loss.

Jessica wife of Martin Valenzuela
Silver City Police Dept. Officer

March 28, 2006

Rest in Peace my Brother. Your contributions to our community will always be remembered.

Patrolman D W Rogers
Albuquerque Police Department

March 28, 2006

My two brothers were police officers. I know the great loss the family feels. My heartfelt condolences to them and to all the men and women in uniform. May our Creator keep you in his care. Peace.

Claudia Douma, Teacher
Laguna Pueblo, N.M.

March 28, 2006

James,
I will never forget the early morning I heard a deputy was murdered. My stomach sunk below my knees. I felt sick all day until they finally released it was you who had fallen. My immediate reaction was too cry, I have yet to stop. It was my sincere pleasure to dispatch to you on grave yard shift. I will remember you always, your kindness, your warm smile and most of all your respect. I thank you Deputy McGrane for giving the ultimate sacrafice only the bravest can give. Yourself. To your wife Connie, thank you for sharing your brave husband with the BCSO family and all who they protect. 251, You will be missed!!!
Sincerely,
Kelley Zlotkin
Former Operater 777
SO to 251 on East, Rest in piece my hero!

Kelley Zlotkin
Superior Ambulance

March 28, 2006

In Valor there is Hope. Rest in Peace.

Policeman's 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo Pd

March 28, 2006

Our father who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
My thoughts and prayers go to you Deputy McGrane and your family in this time of loss. Thank you for all the years you served as law enforcement and to all the colleages you leave behind to take on the responsibility. May you rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ! ejs/Rio Rancho,NM

March 28, 2006

Deputy McGrane,
To cover the East Mountains for you, on your day, was an honor....I hold that honor, high in my heart. May your soul rest in peace, you and your family will always be in my prayers...

J.D. Abeita
Sandova County Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2006

Your funeral was today. And although you're in heaven and hear the millions of thoughts and prayers with you, I wanted to make sure you heard mine as well. May God bless you, your family, friends, and loved ones in this most trying time. The sacrifice you made in the line-of-duty was the ultimate, and you will never, ever be forgotten!

Anonymous
APD-Dispatch

March 28, 2006

My sympathies to the McGrane family at this very difficult time. Know that even strangers care and hope for a speedy capture of the suspect/s so that everyone can have closure even though there never is complete closure. I wish the family only happy days in the days, weeks & years to come.

March 28, 2006

Hey Jimmy! Its me your cousin Jessica. I love you with all my heart. You will ALWAYS be loved and remembered. You were such a wonderful person. I miss you. Please watch over our family, take care of your Mom and Dad, your sister and your wife...I know you will. This makes my heart hurt so bad Jimmy, why you? I LOVE YOU!

Jessica
Family member

March 28, 2006

Deputy McGrane,

Thank you for all that you did for Bernalillo County. You made the ultimate sacrifice, thank you for protecting us all. You and your family are in my prayers everynight. I pray that God blesses you and your family.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

May God bless you and your family. Thank you! Rest In Peace.

Kenneth P.
Civilian, Albuquerque NM

March 28, 2006

You wore a gold star while here on earth. You are a gold star in heaven. Rest in peace brother.

JS Webb (Retired)
BCSO

March 28, 2006

My condolences to the McGrane family and to the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Department. Deputy McGrane was a fine, dedicated officer, and served his community very well.

Deputy Leonard M. Romero
Santa Fe County Sheriffs Dept.

March 28, 2006

Thank you for giving all you could give for the people of New Mexico. My heart aches for your family. I took my daughters to see the funeral motorcade. I wanted them to see how a hero was honored for giving his life. We were so touched as your mom waved to us as we stood by the gate. Thank you Officer McGrane and Thank you to your family.
May God Bless your family and the Officers that are serving our cities and states.

Pamela
Albuquerque NM

March 28, 2006

Connie,
No words can express my sorrow for you and your family.
When you,Tina,Dale & I used to bowl on Friday nights it was always so much fun. Once in a while Jim would show up at the bowling alley......it was always an added pleasure. I must say that it was a pleasure to meet such a wonderful man who was obviously crazy in love with you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can do please feel free to call. I am so very sorry.
Take care and remember he will always be remembered.
Love to you and your family,
Lorraine Wilson

LORRAINE WILSON

March 28, 2006

Another brave soldier in the never ending war on criminals in our country has been killed by a cowardly enemy. May the ruthless criminal responsible for this murder be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you and your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

March 28, 2006

James was a great officer! He was a very good man to the people and he loved his work. He worked under my father in the east moutains last year. He was very much loved by the county of bernalillo. I did not really know james but i know he was a great officer,and family man. I ma just mostly wishing that heis killer would be caught. I really appreceate James, because he put his life on the line to protect others. I wish the best to his family.

kaitlynn citizen
bernilillo county

March 28, 2006

Our hearts are heavy with sadness and grief as we mourn the tragic loss of our brother. May you take peace in knowing that James is resting in the loving arms of all our fellow brothers and sisters that have gone before us.
On behalf of all retired and former New Mexico State Police Officers we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving family.

Jerry E. Wood, President
NMSP Brotherhood Association
2106 So. Richardson
Roswell, New Mexico 88203

Jerry E. Wood, Retired NMSP
New Mexico State Police Brotherhood Association

March 28, 2006

Thank you Deputy McGrane. You gave your life so that all of us could feel safe in our homes, and on the roads. May you rest in the same peace that you gave us. As I watched you motorcade go by today I realized what you gave us all. I am very saddened by your death, a good soul has moved on. May your family be comforted by the expressions shown today. I solute you. And once again...Thank you

March 28, 2006