Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We didn't know you, Deputy McGrane, but that doesn't mean we don't appreciate what you did for all of us. Thank you for serving Albuquerque and New Mexico, and now go serve your ultimate duty patrol: God.
God Bless You!!

March 28, 2006

To the family of James (Jimmy) McGrane Jr.:

Even though I never met your son, please let me assure you that his loss is felt, not only by your family, but by the "emergency services family."

As a former 911 dispatcher, I appreciate the sacrifices made by James McGrane Jr. and all of our other officers and deputies.

May James McGrane Jr. rest in peace.

May his family find peace.

May the individual who caused this tragedy be swiftly brought to justice.

And may all other emergency services personnel remain safe as they continue their service to their communities.

Tracey Master
Torrance County, New Mexico

March 28, 2006

On Behalf of the Torrance County Dispatch center we send our condolences to the family ,friends and co-workers of Deputy McGrane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Torrance County Dispatch
Torrance County Dispatch

March 28, 2006

As I stood at your service with my husband who is also an officer and all the other officers around me I saw the reality of how close a family we all are. We were there for you because you are a part of our family. We are all so very proud of you James and what you stand for. As I looked at my husband I appreciated him more now then ever because he loves his job and what it stands for, just as you did. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will never forget you and you will always be in our heart.

Vanessa Maldonado
Wife of a Rio Rancho Police Officer

March 28, 2006

He wore the uniform and badge with courage, he studied hard to pass the test.
He took and oath of honor to protect, seprating him from all the rest

He stood tall with uniform pressed, serving a warning to all the wrong.
He kept our home and family safe and helped to make our community strong.

He risked his life day and night, to protect our children on his beat.
We ask, You Lord, to keep his brothers and sisters safe, the brave police officers on the street.

Thank you for a job well done!
May you rest in peace, Officer McGrane.
The Montoya Family

March 28, 2006

I would like to send out my condolences to the McGrane Family as well as the BCSO Family. I can't imagine what anyone is going through right now. I know I suffered my own loss five years ago, but nothing what you are going through. My prayers and thoughts are with you all in your time of need. May God Bless everyone one of you.

CEO Sonia Ray
Grant County Regional Dispatch

March 28, 2006

Thank you for your heroism and service to our community Deputy McGrane. My deepest sympathy is extended to your family. Rest in peace and God Bless!

Christine Bakas Bauer

March 28, 2006

May God bless the family of James McGrane. Thank you for protecting the citizens of the city until the very end.

Hopkins Family

March 28, 2006

I pray that the family of Officer McGrane find solace in the fact that he is now with our Father who died for us. I would also like to express my ultimate graditude for his outstanding service. Thank you Officer McGrane and thank you to his family for allowing us to share such a beautiful soul. God Bless you and yours.

March 28, 2006

Thank you for your service to the community. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

Richard Doty, Captain
Rio Rancho Fire Department

March 28, 2006

We thank you for your service to your community and our state. The law enforcement community will miss a fallen officer. May you rest in peace, Deputy James McGrane Jr.

Detention Officer II, Manuel Griego
Los Alamos Police Department

March 28, 2006

Thank you, Deputy McGrane for being there for all of us for so many years, watching over our lives, our property and our roads as we slept, worked, played and went on with our lives. Now I ask you please keep your watch over those who are now hunting for the person(s) responsible for cutting your time with us short. Keep them safe from harm as they seek to prevent further deaths and grief. God bless you, rest in peace. Your job on earth was well done.

Linda Ball
Citizen

March 28, 2006

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. May God be with your family and fellow officers.

March 28, 2006

To the family of McGrane you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Both my parents are in Law Enforcement so I can not even begain to feel your pain. But any fallen officer hits home we are all family.

Among us, sent down from Heaven,
Are those that walk a Thin Blue Line, that's a given.
Like Guardian Angel's to watch over me and you.
Are those that wear the uniform of blue.
We see them only as traffic stops,
We do not call them friends, just cops.
We pray we never have a chance meeting,
We never pass along a greeting.
But they are so much more than this,
They simply do not see the world as bliss.
But they look into the corners of our deepest fear,
They walk the beat, they dry a tear.
They bring a message to our home,
When all is not well, and we are alone.
They come to us, no matter the need,
Handle the problem, complete the deed.
They lay their personal feelings aside,
They do their job, they have great pride.
And if one should fall among life's things,
The badge they wear, turns into wings.

Jennifer Misquez

March 28, 2006

My deepest condolences to Deputy McGrane's wife and family. My heart hurt as I watched the motorcade snake through downtown Albuquerque today. Thank you for the sacrifices you made for our safety. Another Angel has earned his wings.

God Bless!

Kim/Albuquerque NM

March 28, 2006

God bless!

Lieutenant Jim Dye
Bernalillo County Fire Department

March 28, 2006

Officer McGrane I hope you rest in peace. Your family is the prayers of many right now.

RB

March 28, 2006

May God Bless you and your family and thank you for everything you did for us and everything you stood for. Rest in Peace!

March 28, 2006

Rest in peace brother. We never met but we would like to thank you for keeping us safe.

Families Of Police Officers in Indian Country (FOPIC)

March 28, 2006

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time. Be strong, God is with you!

Tammy deQuack
Wife of APD Officer

March 28, 2006

For Deputy McGrane's wife, family,
friends and fellow officers, I wish you the comfort of knowing that he is in heaven with God and that you will all see him again someday.God bless him for giving his life for us all! My former husband was with BCSO for 22 yrs. and I can testify that they are really super people who really care about the people they protect. "This is my commandment: love one another, as I have loved you. No one can have a greater love than to lay down is life for his friends." JOHN 15:12-13

Gayle (Nolan) Russell

March 28, 2006

May God bless your family. Words could never tell you how very sorry I am to see this tragedy.

March 28, 2006

My condolences to the McGrane family.

Deputy McGrane: Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten.
Rest in Peace sir.

Andrew Griego
Bernalillo County Resident

March 28, 2006

My prayers and thoughts are with the McGrane family. Thank you officer McGrane for protecting others knowing your own life would be in danger. That is being a true hero. As a sibling of other officers I know everyday is a risk. You have now been called to duty in the heavens. Continue to watch over your family and may you rest in peace.

S.L.

March 28, 2006

Rest in peace brother....May God continue to watch over and protect your family. All law enforcement officers will not rest until the offender is apprehended and brought to justice.

Detective Mark Lillie
Albuquerque Police Dept

March 28, 2006