Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I share in the pain of losing someone you love. My prayers are with you in this season of change. I wish I could say it get's better, but the emptiness is always there, but memories are precious. My prayer for you is that you gain a greater insight into the love of God and how precious time is together. May God richly bless you and heal your heart.

Debra Kelsey
Deputy Daniel Archuleta's Aunt

July 28, 2008

I wrote this some time ago, after the death of a family member. It feels right to share it again.

We Sat There Laughing

I remember that time
like so many others
when you and I sat there, laughing
over nothing

and I remember thinking, then, that today was a good day,
happy,
peaceful,
content
and then I blinked,
Once
or maybe twice
and you were gone

and now I sit here, silent
but inwardly raging
over the terrible injustice of losing you

would that I knew that happy day
I could have said something to you
would have said something to you
should have said something to you

I will remember this time
unlike so many others
sitting here, waiting
to feel like I don't miss you, and don't need you here with me

I will sit here
shaking so hard, that my whole body is still
until I don't feel sad
and mad
and bad
and a whole host of things I can't even name.

But you will still be gone
and I will still be here
and I will still have to remember
that time we sat there, laughing

Deputy Throne, I was the one on the radio when your accident happened. I'm so sorry that I never knew you. I'm even more sorry that I will never get to know you. I'm sorry, every day, that I did all I knew to do, and still couldn't change what happened.

Gloria Morgan
Kern County Sheriff's Communications

July 16, 2008

Although we never met, I did have the honor of working with you on several occasions.

You are missed and you and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Connie Lopez, Dispatcher
Kern County Sheriff's Department

June 27, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Kern County Sheriff's Department. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Deputy Throne's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

June 23, 2008

May you sleep easy with God, James. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

June 21, 2008

James,
It has been three weeks now and for those of us who knew you it is still hard to believe you are gone. It is not the incredible work you did that we miss. It is the person. You made work fun, and Lamont a better place. Thank you so much.

Mike Dunham
Kern County Sheriff's Dept.

June 20, 2008

I pray that God will comfort and strengthen Deputy Throne's wife and three children.

Chaplain
Arkansas White County Sheriff's Department

June 17, 2008

While I never had the pleasure of meeting you in person, I talked to you all the time on the radio and phone. You were always lively and chipper and sounded like you truly enjoyed your job.

I like the rest of our dispatchers always worry about our people in the field. When something happens and it goes "sideways" out there we are all on pins and needles. I like the rest of the department and community grieve your death. You have moved on to a much better place. We will now keep your family and friends in our prayers.

James callsign was Louie2, so I will say Louie2 10-98 (meaning finished with his assignment).

James is gone but will never be forgotten.

Mike Derryberry, Dispatcher
Kern County Sheriff's Department

June 10, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff James Throne,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff James Throne. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Deputy Sheriff James Throne is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

June 8, 2008

We will all miss James, He was a great brother, uncle to our children. He had such an impression on any and everyone that came in contact with him that his memory will live on forever. We will always Love and Miss you Rest in Piece.

Richard & Michele Throne
Brother

June 6, 2008

What a tragic day it was for law enforcement. You will never be forgotton, God bless you and watch over your family. Rest in Peace.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NYCPD

June 5, 2008

My heart pours out for you and yours...

Off. Jonathan Hoover
Oceanside Harbor PD

June 4, 2008

My deepest prayers and sympathy go out to your family, friends, and entire department. I know that Angels carried you high into the Heavens above. Rest in Peace, & God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

June 3, 2008

Officer Throne,
Thank you for your service & dedication. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family & friends in this time of loss. Please know you are our hero and we appreciate everything you have done for us. God has hired a new officer to his force :)
God Speed Brother
God Bless

Tx Deputy

June 3, 2008

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister Deputies.
AC

Trooper
Pennsylvaia State Police

June 3, 2008

Amanda,

Although I never met James, it is abundantly clear that James was a remarkable officer – and more importantly, a remarkable husband and father. I read your letter to the media after his passing and I was both moved and inspired by your words of respect and reverence for your fallen husband. I know your children will grow to be remarkable people because of your guidance and the memory of their father. Thank you for your sacrifice and for sharing James with us.

Assistant Chief Kent Shaw
CA DOJ Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

June 3, 2008

May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

June 2, 2008

We thank you for all your years of service.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the friends, family, and co-workers of Deputy Throne.

Police Wives Online

June 2, 2008

To Deputy Throne family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you


God Bless you

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

June 2, 2008

To have touched so many at such a young age is a blessing of God...Walk with HIM in peace..

BECKY SHELDON, ctec
mother of a friend

June 1, 2008

my deepest sympathies to mrs. throne and family. may it comfort you to know that officers and agencies from all over the country are remembering you during these days.

peace to you,
carla h. lyon, widow, asst. chief deputy keith lyon, knoxville, tn end of watch 05.09.06

June 1, 2008

So many kind words, James would have been overwhelmed.

I had the distinct pleasure and privilege to have worked with James both as an Extra-Help Deputy in Court Services and later as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Lamont Substation.

James was one of the best, young coppers I've seen in my 31 years. He did his job with enthusiasm, yet he was compassionate. He arrested gang members and dopers by the busload, yet volunteered time at local schools to show the kids the human side of being a peace officer. James was an active crime fighter, but always focused on the safety of his partners. James was a shining star, but always shifted the light to his team at the Lamont Substation. James always gave 110% at work, but always placed his wife and children as his top priority. Sounds almost too good to be true…but that was James.

James will be missed, but never forgotten. Now my prayers turn to James’ wife and children, his extended family, his brothers & sisters at the Lamont Substation, and his family at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. May God protect each and every one of them and give us the strength to get through tomorrow.

And finally, special thanks to all of the Sheriff's Communications personnel. I can only imagine how tough it would be to handle incidents like these. I hear it in your voices on the radio. Thanks for being the angels that watch over the troops.

Randy Turman, Commander (Ret)
Kern County Sheriff's Office

June 1, 2008

MAY THE LORD TAKE YOU INTO HIS ARM'S REST IN PEACE BROTHER I SHALL PRAY FOR YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN GOD'S SPEED

P/O
Philadelphia

June 1, 2008

It is so overwhelming to see the out pour of support and and love and sympathy for my family. I love our law enforcement, especially the Kern County Sheriffs. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts for my sister, and James mom and everyone else in our family. James will be missed, but unlike what they said on the news his story, his life and his will to help people out will never be forgotten.

Joe Yearton
Brother-in-law

May 31, 2008

Deputy Throne, you will be forever missed by many and respected by all. Rest In Peace brother.

Deputy Sheriff
Washington County Sheriff's Office - OR

May 31, 2008