Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Cary left behind a family much too soon. His son, the recently deceased James Cary, of Dallas,TX, continued his father’s tradition of military service. His son was a greatly respected gentleman whom was like a second father to me. Officer Cary wasn’t around to see his son achieve adulthood, marry the love of his life and raise two wonderful daughters. Officer Cary’s death left a hole in the family, but his legacy has been carried on and will never be forgotten. Thank you for the memorial in Hot Springs, AR.

Cynthia Russell
Close family friend

May 28, 2020

Rest in Peace Ranger Cary. The story of your legacy and sacrifice continues to be shared with Rangers at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center as well.

Tom Lewis
NPS

April 30, 2020

James Cary was my great uncle. I too, have the blessing of knowing my uncle, James (Jim) Cary who lives in Dallas. Jim was just a young child when his father's life was taken in the line of duty. I tracked this fateful story by doing our family genealogy. I received a great amount of information regarding my great uncle, the men accused of the act of taking James Cary's life, and the trial. I was able to share the written story with my uncle. I left a copy in Hot Springs shortly before the memorial was dedicated. I appreciate Superintendent Josie Fernandez and each of the National Park Staff for pursuing the story of James Cary and for honoring him with such a humbling memorial. It means so much not to just the family, but to the rangers who followed James.

Nanci Pairett Green
James Cary was my great uncle

March 14, 2017

Thank you Superintendent Josie Fernandez and the Hot Springs National Park staff for honoring Jim Cary who died in the line of duty in 1927. I'm fortunate to know his 94-year-old son Jim who lives in Dallas. Ranger Cary gave his life attempting to protect the national park. As a former seasonal park ranger while in college and an individual who grew up in Hot Springs, I thank the National Park Service for this tribute to a dedicated ranger.

Don Duren
retired

May 31, 2016

You were the first and sadly not the last to die for our mission. May your sacrifice never be forgotten.

Park Ranger
National Park Service

December 3, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th 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 12, 2012

You are honored today again Ranger, Never forgotten Sir, RIP

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

March 12, 2012

Ranger Cary,
On today the 84th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

March 12, 2011

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 12, 2010

GOD BLESS THIS OFFICER.
HE SHALL NOT BE FORGOTTEN (AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE HONORED).

SINCERELY,
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER
JON LOWDER OF MONROE, NC
CORPORAL/ UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
MONROE, NORTH CAROLINA

CORPORAL JON LOWDER OF MONROE, NC
UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

October 30, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, THIS WRITER BELIEVES THAT SOME HOW, SOME DAY YOUR KILLERS WILL MET THEIR MAKER AND JUSTICE WILL BE QUICK AND SWIFT.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 12, 2008

Thank you for your service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

October 3, 2006

"...to promote and regulate the use of the...national parks...which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

-Organic Act, 16 USC, 1916

YOUR SACRIFICE HAS NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN AND INSPIRES US EVERY DAY IN OUR SERVICE OF THE PARKS YOU LEFT BEHIND.

National Park Service Seasonal Law Enfor
Colorado Northwestern Law Enforcement Academy, Rangely Colorado

December 19, 2004