Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HAY THERE JAMES,
I don't know why it took me sooo long to type you a letter. But here goes. I didn't know you long but MAN you made an impression on my life, thank you. I too don't go a day without thinking about what you and what you are doing. Cathy and I pass by your last resting place everyday and I look over and of course make the sigh of the cross. I start thinking about the good ole day, the bike rides, the good times, and the lets parties.
Man James everyone miss you like no other. I'm sure you know that a lot of your cousin's have bought bike. Remember when the group used to be like 4, will now there are like 14 and most of them are your cousins. I have a picture of you on my bike and when people see it and ask about you. I find myself telling them about you. I can go for day talking about you even though I only knew you for a VERY short time. Also when I ride you are there riding with us. Take care of yourself and we will take care of your family here. MISS YOU A LOT AND WE LOVE YOU TOO. see you someday

LET'S PARTY

ALEX
FRIEND (HOPE CUS SOME DAY)

September 11, 2007

Hey James,

Happy 29th, we all miss you. I see how much your mom hurts and it kills me she really misses you and so does your dad Levie. Rest in peace, and please watch over your mom she really needs it.....

Angela
Family Friend

September 11, 2007

Our beloved James. Today is your birthday, and like so many others, I wish you here to celebrate it with our family and friends. You are always loved and missed dearly, but never forgotten. Your jito always blows you kisses and never forgets you. May God pour his love over all of us who love and miss you so much. Through Him only good things will come. We know that because you were a true gift to us from God, and may we all not forget what you stood for. I love you and miss you dearly, Bro.

Crystal Archuleta
Sister-in-law-to-be

September 10, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You will forever be young. We miss you, but we know that you are in God's tender loving care.

Cat
Cuz

September 10, 2007

Happy Birthday Hito,

Dad is taking it hard. We didn't sleep much last night at midnight we said a prayer for you. God knows we are the ones that need the prayer. Dad is getting ready for hunting and all he thinks of is you being here, going with him. He asks all the time why us, why James he was so special. We all know you are special, that is why you were chosen. Veronica had a party for your Birthday yesterday, Jessica and the girls picked up Alexis to go with them. Alexis and Jesse-James got to spend time together. She was so emotional, when she got home she told me grandma! my brother is so big, and he is cute! She was so happy. James there is no words to say how I feel. I’m hollow inside sometimes. We have gone on with life and we try to do the things we know you would have been doing. We love you, you will never be forgotten.
Your always in our hearts.
Sending you all my Hugs and Kisses
Love You Always

Mom

September 10, 2007

Hey James,

I truly miss you being around, seeing you in uniform, and seeing you pass by in your patrol car. I still try to see if it’s you - the days don't get easier. I pray for your Mom, Dad, and your kids. Hopefully they will get the see your kids – your mom needs them in her life.

One day, we will see each other again - you will forever be in my heart, my memories, and my thoughts.

Veronica Martinez
Cousin

September 7, 2007

Good Morning James,

Just want to let you know that it is still harder than ever. I am still hoping you will walk through that door.
We still have so many things to get done. God I wish you wouldn't have gone to work that day! It is so unfair.
You had so many plans, and a beautiful person. I am so proud to have you as my son. Life is just not the same.
Your always in my heart.

Always ME

MOM

September 6, 2007

hey archie. what's up there? just want to wish you a happy birthday. I miss you alot little buddy. Damn, over a year already. But I am still having a hard time believing that you are not here. I wish I can turn back time. I am sorry that I did not go out there, because I still cannot go your site. Oh by the way, Veronica sent me the dvd. My father and I saw it together. It was amazing and also my father remembered you too and your dad when you guys came here. When I watched it, I started to have heart palpitations. When I got home thats when I cried right in front Jo. I watched it with her again. But anyway happy birthday to you. Talk to you again.
later joey

POLICE OFFICER JOE TERRASI
NYPD/USMC MPCO/CAMP LEJEUNE

September 1, 2007

Another month has come and gone
And we are getting ready to “hit the road”
So watch over us as we head to Ignacio’s Bike Run.
We feel your presence as we ride
We see you in our thoughts
Our hearts are filled with so much pride.
Memories of YOU will be shared
Each with our own special recollection
Remembering how you showed us you cared.
Guide us, protect us
Be with us along the way
Never let us feel that you are far away……

sAd iN ER

August 23, 2007

Hey buddy....Not a day goes by that I don't miss or think about you. You will forever be in my heart. I have nothing but good memories. You were the very first to take me for a ride on a motorcycle. We went to Taos that day. Let me tell you, you scared the crap out of me cause you were going so fast, I thought I was going to fly off!!! But on the way back, the trip was better, I got used to it. You were the one to take me on my first bike run. We sure did have a blast. Well guess what....I finally bought myself a bike, YIPPIE!!! I have gone on a few rides and had a blast!! I remember the days when we would meet up, you and the two AJ's to have socials. Aahhh, the good ole days. Thank you for the special memories....

God chose you to take to heaven. He chose an angel indeed. I hope you are resting in peace buddy.... The memories will forever be in my heart.

Love and Miss You,

AJ

AJ
Cousin

August 15, 2007

A poem for James:

Missing you everyday aches like no tomorrow
our days are Always filled with sorrow.
We think of all the memories
and how your life was so extraordinary.
The day you left home to be with God
only proved you were needed up above.
Everyone cried and wished you were still here
yet there was one person
who never- never shed one tear.
No judgment, no shame
All we know- it’s not the same.

ReSt iN PeAcE mY FrIenD...........

sAd In eR

August 6, 2007

Hey there Jame-O,
Still think a lot about you. The one good thing is that you will always be in the heart. All my memories of you are good ones. Let's Party! Then a few minutes later you'd be passed out. Your mom sure protected you from your crazy cousins. You were so lucky because you would have wokened up with lipstick on your lucious lips. (ha, ha, ha) Those were the good ole days. I saw your son the other day and he sure does look a lot like you. I pray that your mom and dad will one day be able to see him and spend time with him. Their hearts are broken and them not being able to see Jesse is a sure way to keep their hearts broken. Not only did they lose a son, but they lost a grandson also. I will always keep your family in my prayers. Alexis is getting so big and beautiful. She is such a good daughter. You'd be so proud. She is what keeps your mom and dad going. Thank God. We are doing a lot of riding, and all the stories about you are told with lots of love and laughter. We miss you so much, but we feel your presence every time we ride.
Semper Fi - Love You Always

Cat
Cousin

July 31, 2007

We miss you dearly, that includes family and friends from ER. What a difference our lives have become without you being here - especially for your two lovely children - Strange how tragedy changes some people for the worse.... How sad....

James - watch over us and keep us safe. You are now our guardian angel. Every time we ride, you ride along side with us. REST IN PEACE

sAd in Er

July 30, 2007

Hey James, How are you doin'? I miss ya bro. It's funny that about 2 weeks ago I had another dream about you. I don't know where we were at but you were flippin burgers on a barbacue grill. I went over to you and I couldn't believe that you were there. It felt so real. But then when you looked at me eye to eye, while you were flippin those juicy burgers, and you said to me," Bro I doin' ok." That's when I, again, felt my heart in my throat. I left a message with Veronica to see how your son is and her too on your cellphone. It feels good to hear your voice on your cell. Well little buddy, I'll be back.
miss ya
Joey

POLICE OFFICER JOE TERRASI
NYPD/USMC MPCO/CAMP LEJEUNE

July 18, 2007

On behalf of James, I would like to take a few minutes to thank everyone who has written a reflection on this page. I would also like to say that the family is still going through a very difficult time and we are still trying to adjust to not having James here with us. I loved him very much and so did so many other people.

I want Alexis and Jesse-James to know that I love them very much.

James, I love you with all of my heart and I hope that you are at peace. I miss you and I think about you all of the time. I just wish that I could bring you back.

Phyllis
Mom

July 17, 2007

Hey Bro,
I talked to Scott a few days ago and while I was talking to him I thought about you.....5 years ago this month when you, me, Scott and Rath were in San Antoino at Bn.....trying to kill ourselves in the surf.....well Rath was, he still doesnt believe I saved him from drowning......and you.....God dude I still crack up when I remember you...in the airport...hung over.....with that damn sombrero on...standing in the security line......When I looked back to find you all I could see was that sombrero......and the tsa security pulling you out of line and you saying "what man what..." It is a shovel......how id you think you could ever get a shovel and a dive knife on an airplane...? Oh crap dude we all were dying laughing...that was truely one of the funniest things I have ever witnessed........oh...holy crap my man......I miss you bro. I know Scott and Rath and Perry and Jeff miss you as much as I do......we talk about you allot.....

Hal
Buddy

July 2, 2007

James,
I miss you so much!! The one year has come and gone and I still feel like I'm dying inside. Why do I still feel this way? Your babies are getting so big and it breaks my heart that they will never get to see you walk through the door. I know everyone says that they will know how much you loved Lexy and Jesse-James because they will always be told, but it's not the same. They deserve to have you.
I have read all of the refelctions that people have written for you and it just proves to me what I already knew, which is that every person that met you loved you.
I remember when we were growing up and how unseperable we were, how everybody thought that we were twins, and how you could'nt go anywhere without me tagging along. I miss that so much. Then we got older we weren't always together anymore, we both took our own paths and somehow lost that feeling of needing to be with eachother all of the time. I guess that's part of growing up. Now I would give anything just to have one more day with you in my life so that I could tag along one more time.
I remember for your funeral how many people were there and I'll never forget the sound of all of those sirens together. I remember wishing that I never heard another siren again in my life because I remember how much I hurt when I hear them. But, now when I see a patrol car I kind of hope that I will hear the siren because it reminds me of you. Because that's who you are.
I went to NPW and there was a siblings conference. Jenn and I went and everyone who was there talked about the sibling they had and how they passed and how they are trying to move on. I felt so bad for them and I would have never realized that there were so many people that had to go through this too. I felt a little odd though because I still think of you as the brother I have. I still tell people that I have two brothers and one sister. Is that normal? Just because your gone, does that mean that I only have one brother? I think I still have two brothers and one sister. Is that okay?
People tell me that time will ease the pain, but I miss you as much today as I did yesterday and the day before and last year. I still feel so lost without you.
I'm sorry that I didn't leave a reflection sooner but I guess I just wasn't ready yet. I force myself to believe that I will see you again someday, somewhere. So, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, I LOVE YOU & YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART!!!

Jess
Sister

June 27, 2007

rip devaldawg one year and still people leaving you reflections wemet only once and i cant say enough about your personalty your family was blessed with a marine that was a honorable man god bless you sempar fi carry on

motor officer/fmf corpsman
indiana

June 15, 2007

Hello Son,

Today marks the end of the one week aniversary of your death and amazing funeral. It has been a difficult week for all of your family and friends.
We gathered at your uncle Matt's house on Monday the 4th. We made a vow to make it an annual event. As always we shared lots of laughs as we reminisced about your incredible life. We also shed many tears because we miss you so much.
James I know your spirit is always at the center of our hearts. As you know it has manifested itself in some very spectacular ways. We thank you for that and we know you will continue to watch over us as our special gaurdian angel.
James my son, I LOVE YOU! Rest well in heavan!

Dad

Donnie Archuleta
Father

June 8, 2007

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN MY LITTLE BUDDY. HEY I FOUND A COUPLE OF MORE PICS OF US OF ORTIZ'S SON AND US AND YOU SHOWING OFF YOUR TATS.

LATER JOEY

POLICE OFFICER JOE TERRASI
NYPD/USMC MPCO/CAMP LEJEUNE

June 7, 2007

Hard to believe it's been a year already. keep watching over us brother.

OFFICER PHILLIP REID
U.S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 5, 2007

Dear Family of Patrolman Archuleta,
A year has passed since your loved one was called to his final home. Please know that prayers are still with you and that your Hero will never be forgotten.
Patrolman Archuleta, Thank you Sir for your service to the New Mexico State Police and your country. Your memory lives forever in our hearts. Our Hero's never die.I salute you Sir. Continue to keep watch over your family,friends and brother's and Sister's in Blue.
Carolyn Moore Asheville, N.C.

Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-law of Sgt. Jeffrey Hewitt EOW 04-04-04

June 4, 2007

ONE YEAR TODAY TROOP. WE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY, FIANCEE AND CHILDREN.

PATROLMAN ARCHULETA, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

June 4, 2007

Rest - In - Peace, Devil Dawg

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

June 4, 2007

The one year anniversary of you being called away has arrived and I know every day for the past year those that love you dearly have thought of you and have shed those silent tears in your memory. People say that for a parent, that things will get easier. For those of us that have lost a child they don't understand that our hearts have been ripped from our chests. We will never forget that child as they will aways be a part of us and even 20 years down the road if we are still here, we will still ask why and the tears will still come. All any of us can do is take one day at a time and keep our heroes memory alive. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

June 4, 2007