Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman James Andres Archuleta

New Mexico State Police, New Mexico

End of Watch Sunday, June 4, 2006

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Reflections for Patrolman James Andres Archuleta

James how are u? Forgive me for a late happy birthday. I know u are doing OK. It is just sad that I'm losing the many people I know. Most recently was Heardon. I miss having my little buddy just like I miss my papa very much. I hope your kids , Veronica and the rest of your family are doing well. My son is getting big and is running around like a mouse. Jam may u rest in peace. ........Joey

Joe terrasi
USMC/NYPD

October 8, 2014

It has been 8 years since you left us brokenhearted! Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. We miss your phone calls, visits, and your laughter!
We thank God for the precious gifts and beautiful memories that God gives us to treasure that will keep you in our hearts forever. Although God gives you rest, you're with us in a very special way!
The precious gift of memory brings back many things; A song, a word, a smile... And our world's a better place because we had you for a while!
Happy Birthday James!

Te Amo

Miss you forever!

Grandma Irene and Grandpa Don
Grandparents

September 10, 2014

" The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not 'get over" the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but, you will never be the same, Nor should you be the same, not would you want to." - Elizabeth Kuber-Ross

I will grieve you forever, but with every tear shed in sadness, I have had many tears of joy and smiles in my heart with thoughts of you and the joys I've been blessed with because of our hito Jesse-James and my hita Sierra. Your love & friendship was amazing and your belief in goodness was endless. I miss you and our son is a minature of you. His mind is amazing and he is such a joy to my life. We celebrate your birthday tomorrow 9/10 because I was blessed and lucky enough to of had GOD cross our paths. Happy Birthday James!!! You know you're loved, missed, & thought about everyday!

Veronica

Dear Dad,
Happy Birthday! I wish you were here tomorrow to celebrate it with us. Even though I know you are in spirit, and we know you're watching over us, I would want to put my arms around you and blow out your candles with you too. Instead, we will sing and I will have the candle honor. I love and miss you Dad. Jesse-James

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiancee & son

September 9, 2014

Hey bro! I know it's a been a while since I've visited, but as my awesome sister said, we carry you with us always! Yup, you're "Little Buddy" is getting big, and trying lots of new things! He's surrounded by a lot of people who love him very much! I know you see all of this and are smiling down on how intelligent Jesse-James is, he blows my mind! And yes, Veronica is making sure that he stays focused and uses his gift of intelligence in the right direction with Nana right there helping and reinforcing. He's going to be great! So you keep shining that light down on us to follow, bro! Miss you much, love you forever!

Crystal

Crystal
Sister-in-law

September 8, 2014

Hey James, I love ya and miss ya and know you are watching our Hito grow into a great young man. He is silly and wonderful and I just love him to pieces! He spent a few days with Grandpa & Grandma in Questa and had a ball! Thanks for always helping to keep him safe! Talk to you again soon. until then, you know I carry you with me! :0)

veronica
Fiancee

July 7, 2014

James how are u buddy? It's been a long time since I was on here. I went through a lot last year with my papa. He had a stroke and when he fell he fractured his neck and mid spine.. He was not paralyzed but could not use his left hand anymore. We had no other choice but to put him in a nursing home. My heart was really torn, James. I was going there everyday to see and spend time with him, but Nov. 2nd came and he left me :( just like u left me. I go everyday after work to the cemetery. I wish I can do that with u also. I did not forget u and will not. Oh you may know already that I have a little boy that just turned 1.. He is a character I must say.. TTYL James Miss you

J Terrasi
NYPD/USMC

June 9, 2014

Hi James!
It's still hard to think about when and how you left us. I miss you and will always hold you close in my heart. You know that. Our son is wonderful and such a great kid! He's an awsome big brother too! : ) Wherever we go you' re with us James. Your laughter and that twinkle in your eyes is in my heart forever! It seems like yesterday you were walking in the door at home, we were cruzing the chopper, or you were making me laugh about something silly. The way you would strut everywhere you went with Jesse-James in your arms was remarkable, yet not so, cuz thats just the kind of dad you were & are (loving & unforgettable). But I know by looking at how big our son is now that you've been watching us from Heaven for quite sometime now. My heart rests easy knowing that one day I will see your smiling face again on the other side of Heaven, Your Heaven, but for now, im in mine with my two pride and joys, Jesse-James & Sierra! : ) Love you & miss you always! IT'S TIME TO RIDE JAMES! I know you ride with me! : )

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiancee & son

June 2, 2014

Hi James, this is the first time I've been on this site. I am a little nervous because my sister is set to graduate from the New Mexico State Police Academy next week. I am very happy and excited for her, yet my heart aches due to all the dangerous situations that can arise. I'd appreciate it if you would please look out for her and always keep her in your watch.

On another note, I was very heart broken when I found out you had passed. We had not seen eachother in several years but even so all those funny memories that we had in high school came back. I'm really glad that we had the chance to meet and I was able to call you one of my best buds. Take care and you are often thought of.

Elizabeth Grillo "Gasca" (classmate)

May 31, 2014

HI daddy

Im sure you are having a good time in heaven. I miss you a lot.I wish you were here with me.Tell GG I miss her a lot and love her. Watch over me and Sierra. One day i' ll see you in heaven. love you. bye.

Jesse-James
Son

November 25, 2013

HI James!
Happy Birthday Marine! Shakin" the pillars of Heaven again Im sure ! I reflect on the many great times we had, the memories that we had yet to make ,but had planned on making. They are still held close to my heart James. Our son is wonderful as you know and is an awsome big brother! i know you are proud of him. We all miss and love you James, that will never change! Joey and Gil are both daddies now! I know you were smiling down on those crazy guys and their new little guys! I always think of you often. I still feel you with me James! Youre always in my heart! Talk to you soon in my prayers James! Keep smiling and shaking those pillars Marine!!!!!

Love you!!!

Veronica & Jesse_James

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiance & son

November 14, 2013

James how are u up there? I know u are doing well. I just want to wish u a happy birthday. I haven't been on here for a while but did not forget u at all. As u may see from up there I have a little boy now. He's seems like he is gonna be a terror,lol.. I have also been working and spending time with my pops. My papa had a mild stroke back in Jan. I go and see him at the nursing home now. He is going to be 81 this weekend. It really breaks my heart to see him there. I have looked at some pic of us at my parents place when your pops came over. How time flies. Please look out for him also. I need all the help I can get to have my papa be here with me still. He needs to see his newest grandson grow up also. God Bless You up there. Happy Birthday buddy :0)

PO Terrasi
USMC/NYPD

September 10, 2013

"Happy 35th Birthday In Heaven Daddy"
You Are Always And Forever In My Heart!... XOXOs
Gone But Never Ever Forgotten....

Alexis Archuleta
Daughter

September 10, 2013

James-

My brother. I recently heard that you had passed away in the line of duty a few years back and it broke my heart to see your photo on the Officer Down page. I reflected on our time in the Marine Corps and I laughed as I recalled all the nights we would stay up drinking and telling our war stories. I will always be proud to say that I served with you. My son who is now fourteen found a photograph from Camp Hansen, Okinawa Japan where you were holding him before he was a year old and asked about you. I just want everyone to always know that your were a good man, a great leader and my friend. May you rest in peace and my god always comfort your family and loved ones my brother.

Officer Luis Godinez
California Highway Patrol

June 8, 2013

James How are u little buddy? I know u are doing well up there. As u probably see the I have a son that was born last week. I also want to say happy anniversary up in heaven. I miss u James. I was looking through some old pictures of us back in the Corps and it brings alot of memory. I don't know what else to say but u are missed..Your son looks taller than u on a pic that Veronica had sent me a while back.lol. One day we will meet again. Happy Anniversary
Your guido friend Joey

PO Terrasi
USMC/NYPD

June 5, 2013

Hi James! We enjoyed Red River as always & did have some surprises along the way; but none the less, the weekend was a great time and well spent with family revisiting memories and reflecting on who brought us to Red River in the first place. Alex saw Jesse-James and as always, shows him great love. We saw grandma and grandpa in Questa and visited for awhile. Sierra is just so adored too. Jesse-James just loves her so much! But you know this too! The kids love to check out the bikes and all the merchandise stands. Jesse-James couldn't wait for school to let out 1/2 day so we could get on the road to Red River! He was so excited. We smile when we think of you and your crazy antics and kick back ways. High Speed/Low Drag! Thats Right! You are always carried with love and pride in our hearts. People stop us to ask about you on the t-shirts and always tell us they are Marine's also or just plain respect you for the sacrafice you made. James, you are always carried in my heart and the hearts of all who knew you for the intelligent, fun loving, and ambitious person you were. We love and miss you James.

I see the moon & the moon sees me, the moon sees the somebody I'd like to see; God bless the moon, & God bless me, & God bless the somebody I'd like to see. : )

Love,
Veronica & Jesse-James (lil Man)

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiancee & son

May 28, 2013

What's up, bro! I know you are lookin' down on all of us, so I don't have to catch ya up on anything. Your son is such an intelligent little boy! He's a big brother now, as you already know! He is so proud of his baby sister! He is a lot like you, he loves being around family! Just wanted to say "Hello"! You are always in our hearts and will always be part of everything we do!

Crystal
Sister-in-law

March 9, 2013

Dear Uncle James ,
I love you very much. I still remember all the great times we had together. Im glad i got to know you & have you in my life. I love you! Rest in peace. LOVE Joleen /niece

niece

December 2, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 6th anniversary year 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 line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was also your brother in green so I bid you semper fi and thank you for your service to our country in the Corps.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 16, 2012

What's up James? I'm one day late but I want to wish u a Happy Birthday. I miss ya little buddy. Just also want to let u know that your son is getting big. He looks like he's gonna pass u,lol Well James I'll be back on here again. I will always remember u.
Take care Joe

PO J. Terrasi
NYPD/ USMC

September 11, 2012

Hello James!

I know you saw Jesse-James today and were as proud as I was. He is so great out there. He smiles and knows we are proud of him. It has been a challenge, but he has practiced and come far. I know your cheering him on! We have a lot going on in our lives but Iknow your happy for us and would want our life to be happy. We miss you and know you're there and watching over us. Jesse-James is so excited about everything.

Love ya

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiancee & son

August 18, 2012

Happy 4th of July James!
We BBQed today with family and had water balloon fights for the kids. We all miss you and keep you in our thoughts. I always remember our good times and how happy you were with family and playing with Jesse-James. He is doing great James! Not that your surprised LOL. We've got a lot of great stuff ahead of us and I know you'll be cheering him on and oh so proud!! Life is good, and we take you with us always!

Love Veronica & Jesse-James

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiance & son

July 5, 2012

Happy Fathers Day James!

We miss you and know youre watching over us. Jesse-James always talks about you and asks a million questions. He is so curious and proud of you! He is such a "police man" with his cuffs,guns, and badges. We spent time with friends and family today and had fun, something you always loved doing! Well, we're off to finish the day and enjoy whats left of the awesome weather! We love you and he misses his Daddy!

Love ya,
Veronica & Jesse-James (son)

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiance & son

June 17, 2012

James, its been a few days since your memorial, still think about you all the time. today at work I saw a guy that looked and sounded just like you..i wanted to run up and hug him! Miss you and i know you are up there watching over everyone. love you always!

Brooke
Cousin

June 12, 2012

James, what's up little buddy? I just want to wish you a happy anniversary in heaven. I just can't believe that it's been 6 years. I miss ya bro. I found some pictures of us at Ortiz's house and again you flexing your muscles in the barracks. I posted you on fb and I'm getting responses from the guys from the company. Well take care James.
PS I know your kids are very proud of you especially Veronica....

PO Terrasi
NYPD/USMC

June 4, 2012

Hey James! Just thinking of you today. There's a memorial honoring you and your fallen brothers today. Miss our highschool days!! Cruzita

Cruzita Romero
Friend

May 23, 2012

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