Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I'm an hour and a half early, but we were always impatient like that. Happy Birthday, Jim! Love and miss you.

Connie

September 11, 2011

5 years gone, and 26 since highschool, think of you at state Basketball time.

Lt. J.Stocum
TCSO-HHS Class of 1985

March 23, 2011

James-5 years, not forgotten.
NYPD remembers your sacrifice.

TPF/SCU

March 22, 2011

Jim, put out a call to Gary Blair, Dallas PD, EOW 03-20-86, and Brandon Coates, Orange County Florida SO, EOW 12-08-10. You all need to meet. I just got word of Deputy Coates and posted on his page, and then on Gary's. Within minutes, I got an email from your Mom and Dad sending me a beautiful Christmas card....I don't chalk that up to chance. Thank you for your sacrifice, and know that your folks are doing good things here in your memory. Take care and RIP....

Steve Scholl
Dallas Police Dept. #4459 (1980-1986)

January 7, 2011

Deputy McGrane, you are a true hero. Your family has been awesome to the entire New Mexico Law Enforcement Community. Thank you and your family for their service!!!

Sergeant Anthony Montano
Albuquerque Police Department/ K-9

September 14, 2010

Rest in peace brother, we can take it from here. I was relieved to see that you got justice in the end. You are an inspiration to all of us still working the streets. Rest easy brother.

Officer Pitzer
APD

June 9, 2010

James, it has been four years without you protecting our county and state your killer was found and is now in jail he faces the death penalty. Although you may not have known me I knew you. Now you will rest in peace as many others have throught the years. Knowing that uor county is in good hands.

Jake

June 7, 2010

Justice has been served. Your murderer has been found guilty. Rest in Peace Deputy McGrane. All my best to the family and friends who had to re-live this horrible experience again in the court room. Stay strong.

C. Ford
wife of retired Deputy, BCSD

June 4, 2010

To the family of Officer McGrane: from our family. We regret that you have to re-live the horror of losing your loved one right now with the trial just getting under way.; Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all of you, please know that we will keep you in prayer.
May God continue to bless you!
Sincerely,
The Edward L Moreno Family

Teresa Moreno
Daughter of Fallen Officer Edward Moreno

May 5, 2010

On the 4th anniversary of Deputy McGrane's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Deputy McGrane is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department

March 23, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 22, 2010

Always remembered 4 his service & his ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs

March 21, 2010

McGrane Jr. was a very good man.He rules.

Ryan Ortiz
Son of BCSO

August 3, 2009

Since the death of our beloved brother James, I continue to wear his bracelet with his full name on it and his badge number on my right wrist everyday as part of my Police Chaplain uniform. I do recall his short time of life on this earth and I will wear this bracelet to honor and remember him all the days of my life. Police Chaplain Jose L. Villegas, Sr.+

Jose L. Villegas, Sr.
Santa Fe Police Department

May 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 23, 2009

James,

You are not forgotten. The people that love and care about you will always remember. It's been three years and I'm sure to your loved ones it still feels like yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with them and your brothers and sisters you had to leave here on earth. I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I know you were a stand up guy. I'm originally from Albuquerque so the loss of you still makes my heart heavy with saddness. Thank you James! Thank you for protecting my family and loved ones in Bernalillo County! Your sacrafice will never be forgotten! I think about you often as I walk through the national memorial. HEROES live forever!

In Valor there is Hope.

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

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

March 23, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

You are not forgotten, especially on this the anniversery of your death.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 22, 2009

To Deputy Sheriff James Francis McGrane, Jr. , his family and his fellow officers with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy McGrane's tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy McGrane and thank you for your service.

Wives Behindthebadge, Inc.
Members and Staff

March 22, 2009

Deputy McGrane,

It's been 3 years today. Tragically yesterday afternoon, 3 Oakland Police officers were gunned down on a traffic stop as well, and a 4th now is in critical.

Let us never forget the courage and sacrifice it takes to be a police officer.

And to Mrs. McGrane - may your heart mend, and your spirit heal. Know that many people are thinking about you and praying for you today.

Robert
Albuquerque, NM

March 22, 2009

Though it has been almost three years since you left us your presence is still felt and you are still missed by all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters in law enforcement. we feel your watchful eye while we are out doing what has to be done while on the line thank you Deputy McGrane and godbless the McGrane family.

Gunners Mate 3rd Class Anthony Monteith
United States Navy Customs Kuwait

February 7, 2009

It's funny how time keeps going, but yet stands still. I read these reflections from friends, family, and complete strangers, but realize how Jim has blessed us all with the peace he brings to us through so many beautiful words that indeed have kept us all going. Sometimes March 22, 2008 seems like a long night that has never really passed. I miss Jim everyday and know that he is eternally safe and surrounded with love. Love from all of us here and also where he rests. Thank you for reaching out to say everything that you all do. Thank you for keeping his memory alive.

Connie
Wife

November 3, 2008

You are in our thoughts all the time and its wonderful what your mom and dad and wife and sister have done for you, I know they miss you alot. Your in our prayers always.
BYE

M K Smith
aunt

October 22, 2008

SORRY IT HAS TAKEN ME THIS LONG TO SEND MY PRAYERS. BUT I STILL REMEMBER THAT NIGHT AS IF IT WAS YESTERDAY, YOU SEE I AM THE DISPATCHER THAT WAS ON RADIO THE EVENING OF THIS TERRIBLE TRAGEDY. THE LAST TO HEAR HIS VOICE. I STILL WISH I COULD HAVE DONE MORE. ALL I CAN DO NOW IS LET THE FAMILY KNOW THAT HE IS STILL REMEMBERED EVERYDAY. EVERYTIME I GET ON RADIO, EVERYTIME ONE OF MY DEPUTIES CALLS OUT ON A TRAFFIC STOP. MAKING SURE I GET ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE TRAFFIC STOP CORRECT. CHECKING THE THEM CONTINUALLY. I HAVE BEEN A DISPATCHER FOR 11 YEARS NOW AND THE JOB DOES NOT GET EASIER. I LOVE MY JOB. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE MCGRANE FAMILY.

DISPATCHER
BCSO,ALBUQUERQUE

August 27, 2008

Deputy Sheriff McGrane, thank you for your service and dedication. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

April 30, 2008

You will always be remembered in our hearts Deputy McGrane. We are thinking of you and your family always, continue to watch over our men and women with law enforcement. Miss you

Wife to BCSO Deputy

March 21, 2008