Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

What's up Devil Dawg!  I've had you on my mind recently, you know, just reflecting on those early morning P.T. sessions back at MP Co.  Boy, they used to skin us up didn't they? Take care Bro'.... "Pappy"

Clint Herndon
USMC/ Armed Nuclear Security Officer

April 29, 2008

What's up brother? Well I get the daily officer safty alerts and officers killed in the line of duty. Well I noticed it was getting close to your End of watch date. It's still hard to believe it almost two years now. Keep a watchfully eye out for us brother.

Deputy Phillip Reid
Clay County Sheriffs Office

April 9, 2008

James,

Well I know you are really proud of Alexis today.
She got a 4.0 on her report card!! We are so excited for her, I told her we were going to go buy her a outfit. Her mom gave her $5.00 for every A she got. Hee HEE I told her that I knew you were smiling and saying "I knew you could do it"!! Then you gave her a high five and tackled her to the ground. She also got a 10.5 on her reading that bumped her up to the 6th grade reading level. Yeah!! I know you are laughing at me right now, but I am so happy for her. You have a very intelligent daughter and must I say beautiful, and she is going to make you even prouder than you already were. Jesse-James is also a eye full. He looks just like you. He is going to drive all the girls wild. I didn't get to see him for Easter but we sent him a basket full of candy, with a tooth brush and tooth paste. HA HA Well hito I will talk to you later. Love you with all my heart. Always ME

MOM

April 3, 2008

Dear James,

Our boy is one heck of an Easter egg hunter! Low crawling, jumping and running as fast as his little legs could carry him! I know you were laughing watching him go to town! We all had a good time and he saw great grandma Amelia too! She was so happy to see him. He was talking to his bunny telling him that it was time for you Daddy and him to hunt eggs. He is my greatest joy and I know your proud. He is such a smart, loving & happy little boy. Your friends see him and laugh at how his little personality is developing. Summer is on it's way and it's time for me to get him dunked in the pool and lake! I wish you were here with us to make all these special memories. But your always in our hearts & thoughts as well as those that spend time with us. Jesse-James sings "You are my sunshine" to you. It is your song, just as I taught it to Alexis for you when you went to Iraq, your son sings it for you now. That is "Daddy's Song". Your with me always, heart & soul James!

Veronica & Jesse-James

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiance & Son

April 1, 2008

Hey Bro!
It's been a long time since you left . But I did see your hito Jesse-James the week of Easter. He sure does you justice. I hope he has as much fun as we did when we were younger! Your Fiance will have her hands full thats for sure! She's done you proud too! Your right, she always had your back. She's proud of you and your son. You can tell. She misses you a lot too bro. Anyway, rest in peace, your boy is in good hands! You picked well. I know ill still see him around, its like looking at you!

Michael Martinez
High School Friend

March 31, 2008

Hi Hito,

Well Easter has come and gone, the days, weeks and years are going fast. We took the trailer out for the first time this year since we bought it in November. I think Easter is a little too early to be camping the water froze. We had a BBQ and everyone showed up on their Harley's. Can you believe dad got Jesssica on the back of his bike? We all had a good time, but we wish you could have joined us.
I know you would not believe me, but you are always a topic of our gatherings. We are still meeting people who tell us what a exceptional young man you are. You were raised by the best! Me and dad have been truly blessed by our children, the three of you have made us proud. You know how you were always the one there for all the gatherings, well Jessica was there this time. Dad even told me didn't it remind you of James? Well James I know you are not here in body, but your heart and soul will always be a part of our life. I just want you to know that you are loved and missed by so many people. I love you and your always in my heart. Always ME

Mom

March 24, 2008

Hhey James,
Well here i am in Iraq and all I can think about is you. You were here twice before and I wonder what it was like for you?
I email your mommy, you got to look out for the ones you love. You are missed by so many people, I hope you know how much you were, and are, loved! I havent seen Jesse James in a while or Alexis, you know that they look like you right? Seeing them makes me sad knowing that the wont have those moments with daddy. You know, the ones where you go to their games, or see them off to their first dance, or even clean a gun while Alexis' first date comes to the house to pick her up. Just know that you will always be there in our hearts. All the memories that you left us with are helping us cope with the fact that god needed you more than we did.
I love you cousin and I hope that I do the Corp just as much justice as you did. I hope you are watching over me while I am here because only you know how scary it really can be sometimes.
Say hi to my dad for me...
You are in my prayers James, love you with all my heart!

Corporal Martinez, Shannon
Couisn/fellow Devil Dog

March 13, 2008

James,

I know that you are not coming back!! I feel like you are away with the Marine corps. Gone on another one of your missions. Your hita is so beautiful and she has alot of your expressions and your beautiful smile. I saw your hito at Aliyah's Birthday party and he is a exact replica of you. I'm doing okay I make it day by day. Some days I just have to be numb to get through the day. Life will never be the same with you gone. I know you will never grow old and you will never be hurt again, but I wish I could hold you one last time and tell you how much I love you again. I'm not doing to good now the water works are starting to flow. Just remember I love you and I will never stop thinking of you. Love you always ME

Mom

March 4, 2008

Hey Brother,
Do you think we'll meet again? Today has just been one of those hard days. The holidays and birthdays and special days seem to get harder, but today is just one of those regular hard days. I MISS YOU!

Jess
Sister

February 28, 2008

James, I am just now reading of your passing and am completely in shock. I don't really know what to say as this is completely unexpected. You and I were in MP school together in Fort McClellan and unfortunately lost touch after that. I see we both chose the same career path. My prayers will be with you and your family. God Bless You brother. Semper Fidelis!

Patrolman Jason Jones
West Windsor Twp. Police / USMC

February 27, 2008

It is very nice to see that James is still remembered, however I would like everyone to know that James has two children, a daughter Alexis Jean Archuleta 11 years from a previous fiancee and a son Jesse-James 3years old from his now fiancee. Please try to remember both of his children in your prayers.

Mom

February 19, 2008

Veronica & Jesse James,

I read ODMP from time to time and this time saw your reflections of James.

I never knew James. I'm just a citizen of New Mexico. But I know our state was a bit safer with him serving us.

Our citizens will never be able to thank you enough for sharing James with us.

Godspeed.

Robert
Albuquerque, NM

February 13, 2008

HEY JAMES. WHAT'S UP? I'M DOIN OK. JUST TIRED.I BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU LATELY. I MISS YOU. I LEFT A MESSAGE ON YOUR CELLPHONE FOR VERONICA AND ALSO TO HEAR YOUR VOICE. I KNOW YOU ARE DOIN OK. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT. A YEAR AND A HALF ALREADY.I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY. YOU ARE STILL HARDCORE IN MY BOOK. I FINALLY PUT UP THE PICTURES OF US AND YOU ALONE IN THE NMSP UNIFORM. WELL NOTHING MUCH HERE EXCEPT JO IS WATCHING TV AND I'M WRITING TO YOU BECAUSE I'VE BEEN SLACKING OFF AND TO SEE YOUR MUG(LOL).
I JUST HOPE THAT THIS WEEKEND EW DON'T GET SLAMMED WITH SNOW. IT SUCKS TO SHOVEL AND PREVENTS ME FROM GOING PLACES.
WELL JAMES I WILL BE BACK MORE OFTEN.

LATER JOEY

PO TERRASI
NYPD/MARINE

January 11, 2008

Hey James,
Me,My Daddy,Minnie and Mia really do miss you alot we think about you every day we keep You,Alexis,Verionica, and Jesse-James in our prayers every time we Wake up eat breakfast,lunch,dinner and go to sleep you guys are always in our prayers we think back on how you and my daddy would alwyas just take off on your motor cycles and have a great time riding. Jesse-James and Mia would always like to play around We remember when Jesse-James would alwys get and play on Mia's toys. Well James we sure do miss seeing you and your family we had alot of of great times with you even though there was'nt very many. Well Minnie just had another baby girl December 21,2007 her name is Jaquelyn when she was born my daddy wished you could be here to see her at least once. but I have to go so May The Lors Dear God Watch Oer All of Your Friends And Family and keep them safe we miss and LOVE you with everything!!!
Love Always,Billy J Martinez,His Wife Minnie Martinez,His step son Robert "Robbie" Martinez and his 3 daughters Ellissa,Mia,and Jaquelyn Martinez

Ellissa Martinez(Bill Mtz's daughter)
friend

January 6, 2008

HEY THERE JAMES.WHAT'S GOIN ON BRO? SORRY I DIDN'T LEAVE A REFLECTION ON X-MAS. I WAS ACTUALLY WORKING ON XMAS EVE AND XMAS. NOW I FINALLY HAVE THE TIME TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN HEAVEN. SORRY I'M LATE. I MISS YA YOU LITTLE WEASAL. I WISH YOU HERE ON EARTH. WELL NOTHING MUCH HERE EXCEPT DECORATING ONE OF THE ROOMS DOWNSTAIRS WITH ALL MY MARINE THINGS AND I ESPECIALLY WITH YOUR PICTURE THAT I JUST UNWRAPPED YESTERDAY. WELL I HAVE TO DECIDE WHERE TO PUT YOU. HOPE YOU ARE DOIN GOOD WHICH I KNOW YOU ARE. AWHILE AGO VERONICA SENT ME THE DVD OF YOU. I'VE ONLY WATCHED IT ONE TIME AND THAT'S IT. I MISS YOU JAMES. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN HEAVEN.

JOEY

PO JOE TERRASI/MARINE
NYPD/USMC

December 30, 2007

Merry Christmas James!!! I wish you were here to see Jesse-James so excited about all the lights, presents, and Christmas cheer. He is just such a blessing. He knew he had to go to sleep last night so "Santa" could fill his stocking & bring him a "big green present." He loves his candy canes and rearranging the ornaments on the trees. I remember our late night Christmas present wrapping sessions and running around to have Alexis at other gatherings to open presents. I laugh when I remember slipping on the snow in front of the jeep and tossing all the nicely boxed cookies into the air. You didn't know where I had gone, just that you couldn't see me for a few minutes. Or when you hid my gift in the tree and I kept passing by and not noticing it. Leon & Sara were laughing. Also having to hide the presents until Christmas was always fun. Memories James......Blessed memories are my present from you. Time will never take those from me. I wish you were here to help Jesse-James open and play with his gifts and run around in the snow. He is such a joy. He looks more and more like you daily. Joleen wished there was a way to fly a present to you, " Poor Uncle James, do you think there is a way to fly a present to him?" " I just don't know what I would send him." She misses you alot. She goes to the cross and always says she wished you did not have to leave. That little says she wants to be like you. What a legacy you left. Always loved, Never, Never forgotten. I love and miss you. Your always with me in thought and prayer. Merry Christmas and help us all have a very blessed New Year!

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiancee & son

December 25, 2007

If I'd've know the way that this would end
If I'd' ve read the last page first
If I'd've had the strength to walk away
If I'd've known how this would hurt....

I would have loved you anyway
I'd do it all the same
Not a second would I change
Not a touch that I would trade
Had I known my heart would break
I'd've loved you anyway

It's bittersweet to look back now
At memories withered on the vine
But just to hold you close to me
For a moment in time.....
And even if I'd seen it coming
You'd still have seen me running
Straight into your arms

James, I would've loved you anyway
I'd do it all the same
Not a second would I change
Not a touch that I would trade
Had I known my heart would break
I would've loved you anyway
I would've loved you anway!!!!!

I miss you all the time. You're never far from my mind or heart. Each passing of every officer after you, touches a space in my heart. I know how their families suffer. Yes, time goes on, and tasks get done, but your absence is still so present. My life is joyful because I choose to be happy and greatful : our precious son deserves a happy home. He is asking questions as I knew he would someday. He is so smart and it breaks my heart to know that as little as he is, his childhood innocense will be broken soon enough in finding the knowledge that "His Daddy" is not "coming to take him in his policeman car." " Is my Daddy coming to see his Christmas tree?" "Is my daddy coming soon Mommy?" I am strong for our son, as you would have it be. My head knows your physically not here with me, but my heart always feels you. We did not spend the rest of our lives together, but you chose to spent the rest of your life with me. Free will, Free choice. Partners to the end. You'll always be in my heart. Our hito has your exact hands. precious & so very quick. I watch him sleep and he is so peaceful. I wish you were here to hold & love him too. He is my blessing. Be at peace James. You are always with us. He decorated his "daddy's tree!" "Blue lights for my Daddy!" We love and miss you James.

Veronica & Jesse-James (son)

Veronica
Fiancee

December 18, 2007

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 17, 2007

Hello Son. We miss you more than words can say. I LOVE YOU!

DAD

Donnie Archuleta
Father

December 7, 2007

HEY JAMES! WHAT'S UP THERE? I'M SORRY I DIDN'T LEAVE A REFLECTION AND IS A LITTLE BIT LATE BUT HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOU MIDGET, LOL. I MISS YOU DEARLY. ONE OF THESE DAYS I'LL WAKE UP. AND ALSO HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARHEAD(10 NOV.) I'M GONNA MAKE A COUPLE OF PICTURES THAT I HAVE OF THE LAST MC BALL TOGETHER BIG SO I CAN FRAME IT JUST LIKE I DID WITH THIS PICTURE OF YOU THAT I'M LOOKIN AT. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY BUT IT HURTS STILL.IT WILL FOR A LONG TIME. TALK TO YOU SOON LITTLE BUDDY.
LOVE YA BRO JOEY

PO TERRASI
USMC/NYPD

November 10, 2007

I see your picture and I think of the last night I spent with you. Why did you go and why was it your time?? God only knows why but you were needed up above. You are the angel that watches over me and the angel I talk to. The memories is what I hold on to - I see Alexis (I see you), she is just the prettiest/sweetest girl ever. Too bad that I don't get to see Jesse-James, but one day I will. Rest in peace my friend ---- You are NEVER FORGOTTEN!!

sAd

November 1, 2007

Good morning James,

Your birthday has come & gone, but your spirit & fun loving ways have remained with those who love you. The way you lived life has given so many others the courage to try new things. You told me more than once that you did not want to ever be remembered as "ordinary or mediocre." YOU, above all others, could never be viewed as that. You always set the standard, you never let anyone tell you what you were or were not capable of achieving.... PERSEVERENCE. It was in your blood, and it resonates through Jesse-James too! I remember when he was just a baby and we'd take rides to the mountains and you'd talk to him and say, "One day hito, Daddy will bring you hunting & fishing!" You will be there with him, when he goes. He loves fishing and being around cows, etc... Your son will never be lacking in any of the things you & I wished for him to experience and achieve. You are forever missed and of course, our life will never be the same without you. You were not just a part of our life for the present, but you were & planned to always be a part of our future. Your words stay with me always, " Babe,if anything ever happend to me, I dont worry about my hito, I know you'll always do what needs to be done. I also remember your other matto, "adapt & overcome!" Our life goes on with you away, but your always a part of our daily living. You've touched so many lives. But the children you left behind, both your own, & nieces & little cousins miss you greatly. " I miss my uncle James! I was his brat, I was his little monkey, etc... The saying is true, it does not matter the clothes you wear, the money in your account, the kind of car you drive, ect.... What matters is that you were important in the life of a child! You WILL live forever James. Your imprited on the hearts of God's most innocent, CHILDREN. Your favorite season is on its' way. Our son is a snow lover too! I miss you and carry you with me always. When times ever seem harsh, I mearly need to look around to see you, hear you or feel you. Jesse-James is just a touch away. He has the power to heal the heart!

LOVE IS STRONGER THAN DEATH

Love is stronger than death.
So I must be content to know that
love is not affected by death--
it doesn't end, it doesn't diminish,
it doesn't change.
Instead, love is immortalized
and eternalized through death.
And the possibility of that love ever
being damaged or broken
is eliminated forever.
I'll put my trust in love.

WE LOVE YOU,
Veronica & Jesse-James

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiancee & son

September 26, 2007

hay there James,

I thought i'd drop a line to you. Cat and I went over to webbs and Ericas. Your mom,dad and Alexis where there. Man Alexis looks like you. haven't see your son in awhile, I'm sure his OK cause you are still watching over him. Your mom and dad and Alexis were all on their bikes. Alexis was with your dad on his. Your mom is doing good on her bike.(even if your dad is telling her do this and that) I think she just needs more riding. I'm not going to tell you how your mom looks on her bike BECAUSE I know you can see her from where you are at. Will James your family And all your(biker) friends are doing good WE all miss you and love you very much. Take care see you someday

LET'S PARTY (one of this days)

September 18, 2007

Hello Son,

I have thought a lot about you this week. Monday was a tough day. But as you know your uncle Tony took a bull last sunday and we helped pack it out. It would have been fantastic to have you there with us. We know your spirit was there. Your uncle Matt and your Grandpa are still up there chasing that "white ghost" (wapiti). Tell them where they are buddy! (smiles). Take care Son. I love you and miss you dearly.

Donnie Archuleta
Father

September 14, 2007

Thinking of you on your birthday
only wishing you were here
to celebrate your special day.
I think of you always
all the memories,
especially your crazy ways.
Rest in peace my friend
be with God
your life is not at an end,
there is always a constant reminder
of your beautiful life
"Alexis" your precious daughter!!

sAd In eR

September 12, 2007