Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Daniel L. O'Brien

Rhode Island State Police, Rhode Island

End of Watch Tuesday, August 31, 1954

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Reflections for Trooper Daniel L. O'Brien

Trooper Daniel O'Brien saved my family, my dad's car stalled and he pushed our car across the bridge, saving the lives of my mom, dad, sister and myself. We were staying at a friend's vacation home in Matunuck when the water started coming up to the windows and we crawled out. I was 12 at the time and I can still see the water rushing down the windshield as he pushed our car very fast along the road, not being able to see anything in front of us, he pushed us to safety along side an old gas station, then went back across the bridge to attempt to save others. We were the last ones he saved before he lost his own life. John and Kay Stevens, daughters Pamela and Judith, we lived at 61 Potter St. in East Providence we lived above dad's shop Stevens Saw Service. Thank you Trooper O'Brien, ironically my mom's maiden name was Catherine O'Brien.

J. Stevens
He saved our family

February 21, 2012

God bless you Trooper O'Brien and thank you for your service to our great state. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Neil Fidler

February 10, 2012

It is now 2012 and I still think of you every day, Danny; I will always love you. Merry (Meredith Holt Cassick)

Meredith H. Cassick
Fiancé

January 29, 2012

You will always be remembered. Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Stanley Harmon
Crisfield Police Dept.

August 27, 2011

Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt. G.T. Martin
Collier Co. S.O. (FL)

April 24, 2010

Danny O'Brien was the love of my life and I'll never forget him. He was the most outstanding person one could ever meet and as true and honest as anyone could be. His badge number was 40. Danny was truly a hero.

Meredith (Merry) Holt Cassick
Engaged to be married to Danny

August 29, 2009

Trooper O'Brien your service and sacrifice has not been forgotten. Rest in Peace Brother.

Trooper
Connecticut State Police

November 22, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!

SGT. DANIEL ABRAHAMSON
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

November 3, 2005

Thank you for your service Trooper. You are not forgotten,

Trooper
FHP

May 14, 2005

Be proud trooper, your sacrific will be forever charished. Rest in peace troop!!

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

March 13, 2005

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