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for James Wright
Kevin Powers
May 24, 2025
Skip was one of my brothers, Mike Powers, best friends. I only knew Skip for one year when I was in Louisiana helping my brother move mobile homes. Being a fellow Marine,he loaned me his old Chevy pickup so I had wheels. He was always smiling and was just a great guy. Mike was killed on his bike,so now wherever they are they can talk over old times.
Diane Reyes
August 24, 2011
Well, time has moved on, but still you're sorely missed. Michael is a detective now, and brought his son into the world in March: Tristan Michael Wright, a beautiful baby boy. Bucky graduated from the police academy! So, your oldest two sons have followed in your path. We'll have to wait for Matthew & Jonathan to see where life leads them. And your daughters are alive & doing well, raising babies of their own that will never know their Grandpa Skip. I hope you are looking down with pride as your seven children make their ways in the world. See you on the other side some day...Wife #2, Diane J.W.R.
June 19, 2009
Jimmy, I Miss You and that Smile, you could always make me laugh even though I didn't want too. Matthew Tyler Misses You, I have taken him to Your Memorial Sight and he picks up some of the little pieces of bone and says " This is MY PA", but he has finally gotten better with your death.
I Love You, and Always will, and You Will hold that "SPECIAL PLACE" in my Heart.
Love Your Wife
Gracie Brown Wright
brenda steele
June 4, 2009
cowboy; we miss you so much, i still can hear your stories, still see your smile in so many ways. you were always soo good to me; i do miss our talks that we had. love, miss you so much, brenda, bobby
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Jimmy Gregoire
June 3, 2009
Skip my brother. I can't believe it has been a year since you left us. Since then we lost another brother in blue, John Meeks left us not long ago. I guess that roll call room up there must be getting full but save a spot for me brother. We will meet again some day.
Chasity Jones
June 2, 2009
Uncle Jimmy
I can't believe that its been over a year since you left us. I still think some times that you are going to walk through the door with a big smile on your face and something amusing to say. I was so blessed to have known you. I miss your stories and you picking on me. I love you Uncle Jimmy
Chasity
Diane Reyes
May 31, 2009
A year has come & passed since you left us all behind. You missed your son, Michael, graduate from the police acadmy; you missed the birth of Katie's baby, a new grandson, Alden James; your sister still grieves; your children still sad. You left way too soon...
Diane Johnston Reyes
May 25, 2009
(Written for Skip, while we were married; after leaving Wyoming, a land that he loved; during a sad and lonely time in our life, when he felt forsaken by some very close friends)
"The Clown"
I knew a young man, a young man I knew,
He made people happy in all that he'd do;
Just a word spoken would bring on a smile,
He could make the old woman feel just like a child.
Day after day, he would bring me much cheer,
Soon, I did love him, this young man so dear;
He gave me the things that I lost as I grew: my heart, and my spirit, and the youth I once knew...
But the clown isn't laughing, he's crying today -
He has no more laughter or joy to give away;
His troubles are many, his good times are few,
The clown isn't laughing,
But what can we do?
Soon we were married, his child I did bear,
And for a short time, he found comfort there;
He clung so tightly to hopes that would fade,
For no one remembered the joy that he'd made -
And the clown isn't laughing,
He's crying right now,
Sorrow is falling all over the town;
His burdens have beaten him into the ground;
The clown isn't laughing,
And we stand around...
Soon it possessed him, til day after day,
All those who loved him, he pushed them away;
He locked himself up in a land with no key,
For no one would listen, and no one could see:
That the clown's always laughing, but feels not a thing,
Always to others, the good times he brings,
But, who takes a moment to be with the clown?
Who cheers this man up when he's feeling down?
And the clown isn't laughing,
He's crying again -
Tears fill his eyes,
He can stand no more pain.
He blows me a kiss as he's going away;
The clown isn't laughing,
He's dying today...
Gracie Wright
January 20, 2009
Jimmy, I Miss You so Much and Always Remember that I Love You, and I will never forget what we had when we were together and we will meet again. Love Gracie (Your Wife)
"Skip & Gracie" Wedding Day 02/20/08
August 6, 2008
"Skip" in Reserve, NM 04/04/08
August 6, 2008
Gracie Wright
August 6, 2008
I will Always Love You, You were my Friend and my Husband. We had some good times and some bad, but we always tried even though we never got it together, I still Loved You, and I will hold a Special Place in "MY HEART" for you now and forever. Thanks to everyone who has Signed his Guest Book.
Love Your Wife.
Kevin Powers
July 8, 2008
To the Wright family,you have my deepest condolances. I Met Skip when I went to visit my brother Michael,while he was in New Orleans. He was a great guy. I only knew him briefly,but briefly is all it takes for someone to be forever in your heart. My brother Michael Patrick Powers was killed on his bike in PHX. AZ. in october of 07. I knew that Skip and him were very good friends,and I tried hard to contact him with no success. Even though friends may lose contact with each other,they remain friends nonetheless. I wish I could have talked to Skip one more time,to talk about the times way back when. I will never forget his easy manner and smile. Skip,I will see you when I make the journey that we all have to make someday,until then you have your good friend, my brother, to talk to,and all the angels to keep you guys company. We will all be together again one day.love,Kevin.
Gracie Wright
June 16, 2008
You were my Best Friend and Husband. I will always Love You.
You never gave up on me. Thank-You.
Gracie (Wife)
Dale Phillips
June 8, 2008
I met Jim a few years ago and became fast friends..even over the miles I knew I could ask him for anything..He was always happy and had more smiles than anyone I knew..I am gonna miss my friend. He will always be an inspiration when I need a smile..He and his wife Gracie have become two of my best friends..
Daddy Skip holding Janey & Katie, Christmas Eve, 1984
June 8, 2008
Cop days in Wyoming with Mikey & Max
June 8, 2008
Skip holding Melissa at Mikey's baptism 1980
June 6, 2008
Skip & friends, June 2, 1979
June 6, 2008
With Missy & Mikey at Leslie & Alvin's house, OKC 1982
June 6, 2008
Fishing with Mikey Glenrock, Wyoming 1983
June 6, 2008
JPSO 1980, Bismarck Apts Christmas Party
June 6, 2008
A day at beach - Glendo, Wy 1982
June 6, 2008
James & Karan Hart
June 4, 2008
Jimmy,you will be missed.You were our Brother-in-law and Friend.Cowboy Heaven will be Lucky to get you.Love James & Karan Hart
Ray & Laurie Wright
June 2, 2008
We will both miss you dearly. You could make a bad day turn into a great one. Your enormous smile and your big heart is what we will remember. You will be loved always.
Corey Danos
June 2, 2008
It's odd but there is one thing most people like to do.
To spend a while beside the grave of some one that you knew.
You do it when you've time enough to make a quiet ride.
To see the fleecy clouds above and watch the shadows glide.
You think of things he did and said, and of the ways he had.
And now to think that he is dead. It makes you feel plum sad.
It brings the old days back again, you live them one by one.
You think of things that happened then, and what you should have done.
They say there'll be a Judgment Day when dead men rise again.
So I suppose he'll have to stay just where he is till then.
But then you reckon that the one who made the world knows best.
He takes them when their work is done and lets them have their rest.
And when at last our strength has failed we make our last long ride.
We leave this world and take the trail across the great divide.
So when it's time to make the change we'll go where they have gone.
We'll meet them on another range somewhere in the beyond.
Happy Trails my friend.
bren steele
June 1, 2008
my wonderful brother-in-law, i will so miss your smile and your jokes so bad, you were a wonderful person in so many ways. i will miss you, but at least now i know you are safe. you will always be my cowboy in my heart.
Leslie{sissy} Helson
May 31, 2008
You will be greatly missed and iIwill always love you...if any of you kids need anything you know I'll always be here to try to help you like I was for your Dad...
Chasity Jones
May 31, 2008
Uncle Jimmy
I will miss you terribly. You were always able to bring a smile to my face by telling me one of your many crazy stories or trading quips back and forth with me or by simply calling me your pretty baby girl...I am glad I have so many memories of you to hold onto. I love you
Michael Wright
May 31, 2008
I want to thank everyone for their kind words. Thanks to everyone who was someone that my father call "friend." Wth love, Michael.
Grandpa and Grandbabies!!
May 30, 2008
Me and my dad!!!
May 30, 2008
Tim Miller
May 30, 2008
It was a priviledge to have worked beside Skip. God speed brother in blue.
Robert Hoobler (Hoob)
May 30, 2008
My deepest sympathy for the Wright family. I worked with Skip when I was with JPSO and knew him when I worked with NOPD. Skip was a great man.
DAWN PITRE
May 30, 2008
MY FRIEND! MY BROTHER! YOU HAVE BEEN AND WILL BE FOREVER MISSED!
BEVERLY, MICHEAL OR BUCKEY PLEASE CONTACT ME AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. 504-319-3296
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY!
Bob Lindsey
May 30, 2008
To Skip's Family and Loved Ones:
I have the honor of knowing and serving with Skip for many years. He prepared me for the FBI Sniper School by being my rifle instructor. We had many missions together-some of which were very tense. We prevailed because we had a common bond between us-neither one of us would ever leave the other-period.
I give thanks to Almighty God for bestowing the gift of Eternity in Pardise upon Skip which is what Skip has earned and which he deserves.
I will always remember Skip as a true friend and mentor.
Non Soleus(Never Alone)
Colonel (Retired) Bob Lindsey-JPSO
Betty Barbara Bostick
May 30, 2008
I know some of you kids will remember me as Aunt Barbie -- (Carol's sister). I'm sorry for your loss and pray for God to give you strength to see you through this time.
I would have loved to see you and talk to you again, Skip. You were a good brother-in-law and I have missed you.
Barb
Diane Johnston (Wright) Reyes
May 30, 2008
I hope you are out of the pain you tried to so long to outrun. You gave me 4 beautiful children, the freedom to be me & a lot of laughs in the beginning. Nothing else matters anymore. Peace out! Twinkie
Mike Balser
May 30, 2008
You always had a friend, and I will miss you.
Jimmy Gregoire
May 30, 2008
Michael and Melissa,
I know that you dont remember me but your dad was my training officer with JPSO in 1980. I was friends with he and your mom. I remember you guys as little kids. Your dad taught me alot about police work that I still use today after 28 years as a police officer. I looked up to him and he was one of my mentors. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your mom and other brothers and sisters. In fact you and your sister even stayed at my house a couple of times when you were real little so your mom and dad could go to functions. If there is anything I can ever do for you guys feel free to contact me. Jimmy Gregoire Jr. 270-5388
Deana Scognamillo
May 30, 2008
Skip was such an inspiration to all who had the privilege of calling him "friend". Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wright family.
Lloyd (Bill) Carter
May 30, 2008
Sadly missed
Roy & Margarett Todd
May 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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