Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord please wrap Your Arms tightly around James's loved ones today.May they be ever blessed by You.

June 4, 2007

I didn't know you in this life, but I will know you in the next. From these reflections you touched everyone you met with your love and outgoing personality. Now
those left behind have the extremely difficult task of
going on without you. My heart reaches out to everyone,
but especially your parents, fiancee and your children.
Only Jesus Christ can heal their pain and He may not
choose to do it until they can hold you once again. What a great hope we have as followers of Jesus Christ! You are home now, but will always be missed here as long as the Lord gives us breath. I know your peace is blissful and the cares of this world are far from you. God bless you, James as you are where we long to be one day.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

June 4, 2007

Hey there jerky. what's up there? Hope you are doin ok which I know you are. I miss you. I think it sunk in me a little bit that you are gone, but not forgotten. Looks like God has His own MP Co up there. As you know, Dave Poling is there with you too, besides Farrar. James, I will go out there, I will. I'm gonna get to see you again(your son). It's gonna be a year that I haven't heard from you except when I call you on your cell and I hear your voice. I don't know if I told you. I saw the cruiser you were driving, from the news that is out there. I replay it over and over again. It's not fair. Miss you dearly, James. Semper Fi

POLICE OFFICER JOE TERRASI
NYPD/USMC MPCO/CAMP LEJEUNE

May 27, 2007

Gone forever but, never forgotten! The New Mexico State Police family misses you dearly, may God bless you and your family my brother! We will miss you up north in Red this year.

Patrolman NMSP Motor Patrol
New Mexico State Police

May 13, 2007

James, i miss you so much and you were a great addition to our family...you taught me alot and you always wanted me to stay out of trouble. You were a great role model to me and i was very happy to call you my cousin. Jesse James and Veronica are both very close to me and i wish you could be with us so i could have been closer to you...I will miss seeing you on your Harley and also coming home and finding a note saying you were passing through and you wanted to say hi....that was very special to all of us! i will miss you alot and know that i loveed you very much

Brooke
Cousin

May 7, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother. Semper Fi

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

April 26, 2007

James, my Bro. There are still no words that can explain how much I miss you. There's not a day that goes by where you don't cross my mind several times. Anytime I see people drive by on their bikes, I feel a little spark of joy because I feel you in spirit. Bro, I am going to be riding with you soon. All I do is imagine jumping on my bike and cruising with you right there with me. We miss you so much, but when I can, I get to see your little jito and there is so much of you in him. He points to your pictures and blows kisses and says "Daddy". He remembers you and he always will. Jesse-James is always going to know how much you love him and what a great man you were. Like my sister said, "His children have an great role model to look up to." Thank you for being such a great inspiration to me and so many others. I love you, Bro.

Crystal Archuleta
Sister-in-law

April 18, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Cameron Reeves
Clovis NM Police

April 13, 2007

James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds. Because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking in anything.

James Archuleta - I knew you as a young man full of life and hopes and dreams. I saw the way you looked up to your father, uncles, and grandfather and knew you were bound for great things. I remember the hunt we shared and the horrific car accident we were in on the way home from that hunt. I remembered saying then, that for God to have spared your life, when you were so close to death in that accident, that he had great plans for you.

It is now that we look up to you and the service that you have given to our great nation as a soldier in the Marines and a New Mexico State Police Officer. You have served to preserve our rights, liberty, and safety. I commend you for the service you have given and thank you for my rights, liberty, and safety. You have deeply touched many lives in a positive way in your lifetime. With these positive aspects all of us have taken from you, your memory will always live.

Rest in peace now James as you have served God and the Lord Jesus Christ to your fullest. Your brother's and sister's in law enforcement and the Marines now have your turn on the watch, we have your 6. With time we will persevere, and be complete and not be lacking for anything our Lord reminds us.

To the family of James be strong and persevere, completeness will come. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Motor Officer /SWAT Operator D. Weitzel
Broomfield Police / Friend

April 3, 2007

On behave of my Grandpa Levie and Grandma Phyllis I would like to take a moment to thank each and everyone for leaving a reflection for my daddy. He is very special to us and will never be forgotten. Even though I know you are in heaven daddy you will always be in my heart. I love and miss you so dearly.

Te Amo,
Alexis Jean Archuleta

Alexis Archuleta
daughter

March 21, 2007

James,

I wish I could just have one more day one more chance to tell you how much I love you. Everyone tells me it will get easier as time goes by and it's not easier. The house is like stone, everything is at a stand still. The phone doesn't ring and the house isn't filled with laughter anymore. I miss the phone calls the most James. You always seemed to need me for some reason, the BBQs and all the parties we had just to have. Our lives are very sad now.
I miss getting up at night and finding you laying on the couch or in the bedroom fast asleep. Some days I hear your footsteps through the house, I walk into the bedroom to see if you are here. James I know that I told you I would always be there for you and the night you needed me the most I was in Phoenix. I don't know what happened or why I just pary to God that he did not let you suffer. Some days I feel like going where no one will know who I am and maybe the pain will go away. You will never be forgotton James it is easy to talk of you, it's just hard to talk about our lives and all the fun we had. James I'm not sure if I am living up to your expectations I haven't been able to see Jesse-James since Thanksgiving but I know he is you walking around. Alexis came by and spent the weekend with me and she looks so much like you. She is so loving and I can tell she loves me so much. I love you so much James, and you will always be in my heart. I know you remember that saying. (Your always in my heart)
I love You

Phyllis
Mom

March 13, 2007

HEY THERE YOU LITTLE CHELUPPA. I HOPE I SPELLED IT RIGHT. BUT ANYWAY, YOU SEEM LIKE YOU ARE DOIN PRETTY GOOD UP THERE. JAMES I MISS YOU DEARLY. I HAD A DREAM ABOUT YOU. I TOLD VERONICA ABOUT IT. YOU TOLD ME YOU ARE OK. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE. EVERYTIME I CALL YOUR CELLPHONE, I SEE YOUR NAME "ARCHIE", I FEEL SOMETHING IN MY HEART LIKE MY HEART IN MY THROAT. WE WILL SOMEDAY MEET UP AGAIN. I KNOW YOU SEE WHAT I DO AT HOME WITH MY PAPA AND THE WAY I AM TOWARDS HIM. I TAKE CARE OF HIM JUST LIKE HE TOOK CARE OF ME. IT'S HARD ALOT OF TIMES TO WORK, GO HOME TO SEE MY PAPA TO MAKE SURE HE IS OK AND SOFORTH. BUT REMEMBER THIS, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN HEART AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AT ALL. I AM SO SORRY STILL FOR NOT GOING OUT THERE YET. I WILL. I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE. I LOOKED IT UP ON GOOGLE EARTH. I MISS YOU. YOUR ITALIAN BROTHER JOEY FROM NEW YORK. LOVE YOU BRO

POLICE OFFICER JOE TERRASI
FRIEND, MARINE, BROTHER

February 11, 2007

james,e my james,e thats whats i always called you and you always's called me uncle matt we had a lot of dreams my hito about doing a lot of hunting together.their will never be a hunt that you are not with me by my side your cousins, cody and dylan my sons will always remember your presence too. I will see you again james sometime somewere, I love you so much and miss you even more, rest in peace jame'se

January 20, 2007

Arch…….what I can say that has not already been said about you. Friend, buddy, ole pal, a rock in a storm, a leader, a state trooper and a Marine. Even though we meet just a few years ago it seems like we have worked a lifetime together, I have so many memories of you (you non swimming turd). We checked into D co just a few months apart from one another and became friends instantly because that was the type of guy Arch was, friendly and down to earth. Arch was a guy that could always be counted on to get the job done and done right, which is one of the many things about Arch that I admired. I will miss our conversions, laughs and good times. Semper Fi

Sgt Scott, SC
USMC, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Co.

January 13, 2007

The holidays have come and gone and not having you here to share them with us did make a difference. We miss your laugh and your over all out going personality. You were the life of the party! Now we can reflect on the the good memories you left behind. You touched us all in a very special way. You were always willing to help out in any way possible. I hold a lot of respect for you. I look at Jesse-James and see you. Thank you for sharing your life with us and giving the best of yourself to my prima. I don't think of you as being gone, I know your still out there watching out for us all...for now you are an angel. With that I leave this in your memory.
"Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you."

Sherrijean and Mari

Sherrijean and Mari Serna
Cousins

January 10, 2007

James,
We all miss you so much and I think of you everyday. You and your family are always in my prayers. You were such a great and loving person and we miss you dearly. Love you Bro.

Robbie Ortega
Cousin

January 9, 2007

James, Christmas has come and gone, but you were with me. You were there when I picked out the kids gifts, put up the tree, and contemplated our beautiful son's Christmas picture and Christmas outfit. You were watching, I know it. You were smiling and saying, GOOD CHOICE for my hito! My little buddy! You loved us then and I know you love us still, I feel you. I know your with us. Jesse-James reminds me everyday how lucky we are. Just in his smile and silly antics. He so beautiful. He kisses and waves at your pictures. He talks so much now. You're proud, I know it! This New Year, will be exactly that. A new year that will be bitter-sweet because your not here physically with us to talk to, hold, and make more memories with. But also, a new year that does hold great promise for great and beautiful things. Jesse-James brings my life and those who love us, great joy and fills our hearts with happiness everytime he smiles, says something new, or learns something different. He is our bright, happy, loving, beautiful son. He is your image, TRUE,EXACT & PERFECT! I am blessed because I still see you, touch you, hear your laugh and hold you in my arms everyday. You are in Jesse-James. You are with me in thought, spirit, heart, and what's more, you are STILL in my arms. My family loves and misses you. You are never forgotten and you will live on forever in our hearts.
LOVE,
Veronica & Jesse-James

Veronica Archuleta
Fiancee

December 31, 2006

last christmas I got to be with you and have a great time. Iam forever grateful for that. i miss you soo much and think of you everyday. Iam proud to tell everyone who james was and how I looked up to him. This christmas I know that you are with got but Iam selfish and wish you were with me.

Officer Leon Archuleta
Brother

December 26, 2006

Hey James,
You are not here to knock the Christmas tree down
this year or to come skiing or get married or play
with your son or daughter. You are now with God. We know that but we miss you anyway.
Thank you for always making my Dad feel special when you
were around him. This year has been rough without you
and without my Dad. We all miss both of you. We liked you very much James when Veronica introduced you years ago. We knew then that you were part of our family.
You were welcome into our Aearts then and will remain there now. Thank you for your service to our country and to your State. Thank you most of all for making Veronica happy and thank you for Jesse James. We see you in him
every time we look at him. We will never forget you.
What a wonderful Christmas for you this year-to be with God! That is some gift! We will miss you Now and
Always! Rest in Peace/Merry Christmas Cuz! Love Julie

Cousin

December 22, 2006

James and I met the first day of 7th grade and we both got in trouble that day. But that built a strong and lasting freindship through H.S. and longer. James and I were always together from the time I picked him up in the mornings for school to hanging out every weekend. We were like brothers. I knew his dad and grandparents, they were so pround of James and they should've been, he was a great person. He was very proud of his family and he loved them so much. When he left for N.M when we were in H.S it was tough for me, but we always found a way to keep in touch. I have so many memories of James that I will cherish forever. I'm going to miss James. You were a great person and friend. Every time James and I would write or talk to each other we would always end with "take care Bro". So from a friend who is so badly going to miss you and never forget you one final farewell, Take care bro. P.S my thoughts go out to his whole family. We lost an amazing person, they only come once in a life time. I'm just happy I got to be part of his life.

Ernie Spampinato
Friend, Colorado

December 14, 2006

James,

What can I say to such of an exceptional young man. I wish you could have had a chance to do so much more in life before you were tragically taken from us. I see the pain your family is enduring during this time especially with the Holidays nearing but I Know God will help them get throug it. Your mom speaks so proudly of her son James she will never forget the great things you accomplished in your short stay with us, she and Levy did such of a GREAT jog raising you. You have made us all very proud James. I remember the party that your Parents through for you when you graduated from the State Police Academy they were so proud, I remember when your dad went over to our house to invite us and you could see the glow in his eyes when he said "I came to invite you to a Party for my boy James he has Graduated from the State Police Academy and we would really like it if you could make it because this is going to be a good one" he was so proud of you. That day at your party I saw a totally different person then before, you had really taken off in life and had really believed you had found your calling. I will never forget how proud you were flashing your Officers badge around that night at your party, you were so happy.

Rest in peace brother James and remember you always made your Mom and Dad very proud as well as the community of El Rito.

Like the saying goes "God only takes the best to soon in life".

P.S.

Have fun on that Harley in the sky my friend...............

Angela
Family Friend

December 6, 2006

My First Christmas In Heaven
I see the countless Christmas Trees around the world below,
with tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away those tears,
for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your hearts, but I am not so far away. We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear,
and be glad I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of, my undying love.
After all "LOVE" is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do,
for I can't count the blessing or love he has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away those tears,
Remember, I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.

The poem above was give to me by a co-worker, It could not have fit James any better. James we miss hearing your voice, your laughter, your visits, always so often. It doesn't get easier with time, the pain of losing you is like my heart being taken away. James we love and miss you so much. You have left a such a big void in our lives. Our family will never be the same.
We will always be so proud of you and all of your accomplishments as a son, a father, a marine and a New Mexico State police Officer. I know that your spirit will live on in Alexis and Jesse James whom you would have given your life for. So I will not say good-Bye only I will see you later. With all of my love.

Mom and Dad

Phyllis(Mom)
Mother

December 5, 2006

I rode around with Arch for the entire war. We became pretty good friends in that time. I always envied him because he was small enough to fit on the cammie net on the roof of the vehicle, a much more comfortable place to sleep than the ground where I slept. We talked a lot about family and friends. I know he loved you all very deeply. Arch was a true warrior on the battlefield and a great friend. May God bless all of you who are grieving. Arch is in a better place!

HM1 Jeff Stevens
1st Recon Bn

November 15, 2006

Arch......I was going to call you today and say Happy Birthday......Scott told me.....I can not believe it man......I just talked to you the day I was going back to Baghdad........All of the things you were looking forward to, all the things we talked about, Vanessa ...your boy.......I sent you an email a couple of months ago and it came back......I will never forget you my friend.....the day we crossed the LOD we talked about and agreed to help each other famlies if one of didnt make it, now I do not know how to get in touch with Vanessa.....I am sorry buddy...I will figure a way....I will tell your boy all about you and how you were almost as good as me on the .50 haaaaa.....and how you were streaking around the hotel lobby at the ball in 02...Remember when I was dancing goofy with Vanessa....I think I danced with your cousin too...the big biker guy that looked like he was going to eat me...haaaaaa....Scott reminded me tonight about when we pushed up to Baghdad me and you were always arguing about tactics......I was pissed because your goofy ass always came up with the most logical plan 1 milisecond before I did.......oh man bro...this can not be real. You and Scott are my best friends..I will never forget our talks on the back of my hummer...or you and jeff stevens clowning around at Ad-Dayiania...you had us all in stiches....my God that was funny....How about me you and Scott running around the nuts trying to keep all the guns up.....Haaaaa....Or me putting on your PT shorts......you just cant be gone..........Happy Birthday buddy...I will always remember you...thanks for being my friend...Semper Fi Marine....we will meet again.

Sgt. Hal Simpson
Fellow Marine D. Co. 1st Plt. 4th Recon., Friend,

November 11, 2006

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. I find comfort in your words and condolences. Jesse-James and I miss James terribly, but, I know he is in such a better place. Keep in mind that he saw more & lived more in his short life, than most of us will. I am forever blessed that he chose to make me a part of his life and planned to marry me. James left the greatest piece of himself behind, Jesse-James. I know I'm blessed because I get to see him smile and laugh everyday.

Veronica Archuleta
Fiancee

October 19, 2006