Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your watch is over, we'll take over from here. RIP.

JPH
USBP

March 22, 2006

God Bless you sir...

ryan
phoenix,az

March 22, 2006

I would like to say that Officer McGrane will be greatly missed. I am a class mate of his from the NMSP graduating class (51). although we did not keep in touch over time, his memory will be with me forever. we shared a time in our lives that will not be forgotten.We graduated from the NM State Police Academy in May of 1992. I'm sorry for his families lose. My family and I will pray for them all. We will all miss him.

sincerely
Sergeant Lonnie Sandoval

Sergeant Lonnie Sandoval
NMSP

March 22, 2006

May God Bless the Peacekeepers and their families. Thank you, Deputy McGrane, for keeping US safe. I hope they catch the scum that did this and he gets the same thing he did to you. Your brothers will make sure of that! Rest in the arms of the Angels. Godspeed.

LISA
Georgia Civilian

March 22, 2006

Thank you, Deputy McGrane,for your service to the people of New Mexico and the US. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown

March 22, 2006

rest in peace brother, may God watch over you and your family...........

Ptl. Casey Long
Ocean Twp., NJ (Ocean Co.)

March 22, 2006

Rest in peace bro...We got you covered

Off. A.M. Whelchel
Waco Police

March 22, 2006

My heart goes out to your family and loved ones. Each night that I make it home to my husband, I thank my Heavenly Father. Tonight, I will add a thanks to you and all that you served and protected. May you rest in peace and may justice be served! Thank you and we will take it from here.

Your sister in blue,
Sheena Grigsby

FTO Sheena Grigsby
Holden PD, Missouri

March 22, 2006

To Deputy McGrane family and friend our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

March 22, 2006

Rest in peace brother, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and brothers in your department. Your name will live on.

Capt. Sean Whelan
Watchung

March 22, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

James, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

March 22, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

March 22, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Dep. McGrane; may he rest in peace and always be remembered as a hero.

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

March 22, 2006

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff James McGrane Jr. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you the strength to make it through each passing day and may you find comfort in those around you.
May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect those in their community. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each and everyone of you. Stay safe!

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

March 22, 2006

With deepest regrets and sympathy. Thank you for looking over those on the streets. It is our watch now.

Lexington Recruit Class 22006

Recruit Class 22006
Lexington Division of Police

March 22, 2006

The police spouses of PWF 10-8 would like to offer our deepest sympathies, thoughts, ,and prayers to Deputy McGrane's family, department, and friends. Deputy McGrane you will never be forgotten, and are a true hero!

March 22, 2006

To know I will never again hear "251 S.O." on my radio, is hard. I can remember the times you called on the phone in the middle of shift, you not only made me laugh, but you kept me up. You are missed already.

D.N. 754
BCSO Dispatch

March 22, 2006

Godspeed Deputy McGrane. Prayers to your family, friends, and co-workers and may they find strength during this dark time. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

March 22, 2006

Deputy McGrane, Thank you for all your service in law enforcement. May the animal who viciously gunned you down be brought to justice before he can kill another.

My heart goes out to your family and friends and co-workers at the Bernalillo Sheriff's Department. I know you'll never truly be far from them.

God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 22, 2006

Rest in peace Brother James, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

March 22, 2006

JAMES....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS, TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE BERNALILLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

March 22, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to your family and department, you are a true hero. Deputy James McGrane Jr. thank you for your dedication and service and thank you for giving your time and effort to help bring about change. Know that your efforts have not gone un-noticed but have made a positive difference in many ways and in many lives as well. It is now time for you to rest with our father in heaven, rest brother, you have earned it. You will truly be missed (RIP) A Soldier layed to rest on earth is an Angel gained in Heaven. Watch over us as we continue to patrol!

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

March 22, 2006

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE,,,
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN

BROTHER, THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN TO LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE FOR ANOTHER...MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.

Detective John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department

March 22, 2006

Today the Law Enforcement community lost another outstanding and dedicated law enforcement officer. This is a very tragic loss and I would like to express my condolences to Deputy McGrane's family and the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department. Thank You brother for your dedication and the service you provided day in and day out. Rest in Peace brother.

Deputy
Terrebonne Parish S.O.

March 22, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff James McGrane Jr. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, CNY

March 22, 2006