Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I miss Danny Pratt today as much as I did 26 years ago. He was a fine, honest, hardworking man and a good friend who was gone all too soon. I know that he would beam with pride to see how well his children have done in life. They are truly his living legacy.

Sgt. II Chris Thiffault (Retired)
LAPD

September 3, 2014

Danny/Family/LAPD,

I marvel at the strength and dignity of your immediate and extended family, and the courage of our brother and sister officers. I am honored to have known them. To all of you, on this day and for eternity know this: Families are Forever.

May the Lord bless you with all that you stand in need of as you continue to miss our brother Danny,

PIII #26566
LAPD

September 3, 2014

I too was working the night Dan's life was ended. As we scoured all of South Bureau for your murderer's, I was in dis-belief. I could not believe an Officer as sharp as you, could be killed. But it happened, and it changed my life forever. Recently I met your daughter Heather (totally unplanned), she's a very nice young lady. You will never be forgotten!

Retired Detective S. Michelson
LAPD

August 23, 2014

Hey Danny, can't believe you have been gone 25 years. So many kids from the old neighborhood are gone now too. Mr. Gossick and Nancy. So many memories when I go home and ride past the house where you and your family lived. I believe it was 1972 when I lived in the house beside your house. But anyway Danny, just know that I think about you and the sacrifice that you made. God Bless Danny and rest in peace.

Arlene Murray-Mitchell
childhood friend

June 6, 2014

Danny, we held a ceremony on the 3rd to commemorate the 25 years since your passing. It was a fitting tribute to the man and the police officer. I was honored to be a part of it. Your family and some coworkers were there. We will not forget you. The tradition continues.....

Lt. Julie Patton
LAPD 77th

September 4, 2013

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

September 3, 2013

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. The years have passed, people go on with their lives but those that love you dearly think of you every day and never forget you as they carry those special memoreis of you in their broken hearts. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten as heroes never die.

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

September 3, 2013

God bless.

J. Jaynes
Canyon Country resident

January 17, 2013

Officer Pratt,
I pass by your Memorials here at 77TH Division everyday on my way in, through the front desk, through the hallways in the basement, Inside the roll call room, and the memorial fountain on the way in through the parking lot. I grow up in this area as a child during the same time you patrolled it. Now, I myself work the same division you once did. I came on the Job when I was 19 years old. Assigned to Southwest and have fought and crawled my way to get a civilian position here. I'm 27 know. I can see know why everyone wants to some here. This Division Honors you and your sacrifice. God bless you

Crime Analyst.
LAPD, 77th

March 23, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Pratt. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

11169

January 14, 2012

Today your son, Daniel Jr accepted a Purple Heart for you. I was so proud to hear that your sacrifice was being recognized and your memory was being honored. It doesnt ease the pain of living without you in our lives but its good to know that even after 23 years you are still remembered by your brothers and sisters in the LAPD. Rest in peace big brother. Im sure you know how much we all still grieve the loss of you in our lives but in time we will be together again. I love you

debbie hudak
sister

September 15, 2011

Its been 23 years today, Uncle Danny. Even though I never had the chance to meet you, today is still a sad day for me. Our family is so close and its hard knowing that there's a part of this family that's missing. Thankfully, everyone keeps your memory alive, telling stories & their favorite memories of you. Hearing their stories makes me feel a little bit closer, but I still wish I was able to have my own stories & memories with you. I miss you & love you always.

Brittany Hudak
Niece

September 3, 2011

Dan,
Today is not your birthday or the anniversary of your death, or a holiday or any of those "special days" when we tend to feel your absence the most. It is just a Friday, and like every other day I am missing you, wishing you were here. As I plan my upcoming wedding I am heartbroken that you will not be here with me. I Love You and miss you forever and always...

Debbie Hudak
Sister

January 21, 2011

It is nice to see that so many people have left reflections for you. Dan and I worked together in HMA-169 Hydraulic's shop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendelton before he was a Police Officer. We worked side by side on a daily basis fixing and troubleshooting Cobra helicopters. Danny was a hard working good Marine. After a few years he was running the shop. After he got out of the Corps I ran the shop as he had shown me by example. We have a thing in the Corps called "leadership by example". Danny did this. One day a few years later I heard the bad news that he had been shot and killed. I didn't want to believe it. Then I thought of his wife and kids. I'm not a crying person at all but I shed a few for Danny. I know he must have been a really good cop, just like he was a Marine. To his fellow officers, thank you for your service. To his family and friends, bless you. Dan you make me proud. Love you.

Scott D Braddy
Co-worker in USMC HMA-169 Hydraulics

November 7, 2010

Was in 77th last week and was thinking of you. Your memory and spirit lives on.

Sgt. E.W.
IN

September 4, 2010

So many lives devastated by a senseless act by an individual that does not deserve to be on this earth. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. You will never be forgotten for those that love you dearly think of you every day and carry your precious memories with them. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

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

September 3, 2010

Danny,
I just stopped by your memorial page to read some of your reflections that have been left by those who loved you and respected you. It still tears through my heart like it was yesterday...Missing you terribly after all these years. I doesnt get any easier.....The girls are very aware of who you were and I was sure to tell them how you used to make your belly button "talk". Silly little memories like that are so dear now. I hang to them with all my might....still loving and missing you

debbie hudak
sister

August 3, 2010

Officer Pratt - Your final daily field activities report (DFAR) is on display, near the roll-call room, at 77th Street. It's a stark reminder of the danger which lurks outside the station. Thanks for your service to the people of Los Angeles. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

April 20, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

You were my son's brother in green as well as blue and I also thank you for your service in the Corps. Your family has had to bear great sorrows, your death and your son's death. I pray for their solace.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 3, 2009

By the reflections you were obviously well respected and missed. Rest in peace for we have the watch now.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

August 7, 2009

Dear Dan,
I have so many good memories of you and yet I wish I could have had many more. You are a hero for me in so many ways. First as a Marine, Second as a Police Officer but most important the Love, Respect and Protection you gave my family and I when we moved to California. I never had a chance to thank you in person I was so shy back then but I want everyone who reads this to know what a great man you are and the love you have in your heart for people. Your are my hero and I pray that you are resting in peace. I got to see your daughter Amanda a few weeks ago and she is beautiful, I also seen pictures of your Son and Daughter, you must be so proud. I was so saddended by the loss of Nicholas and cannot imagine how Andrea got through that. I can only think it was with the love and support of family, you from Heavan and God. I pray you will always rest in peace, and never be forgotten for you bravery and love for mankind. God Bless you always. Thank you for everything you done me all of us and I truly from my heart love you. God Bless you. Penny

Penny G
Dan was Married to my Cousin Andrea

April 30, 2009

Danny, My classmate and friend. We had fun in the academy almost 27 years ago. You , the former Marine and leader in the class. Me the clown (still am). We did our probation together in Hollenbeck learning from those Great Old Timers there. We did our first K-9 search together (back then probationers could do them without question). I think about you and your family all the time. I know GOD has blessed your family. I know you REST IN PEACE and I'll see you again someday. Ron

Ron Terrazas
LAPD (Classmate 6-82)

March 26, 2009

Stopped by the cemetary a couple weeks ago to look in on you, and Nicholas. It has been a long time since I have been there. I miss you my friend. So much time has passed and yet, your memory is still so strong inside me. Saw Andrea and the kids at the 77th memorial, which took place on the 20th anniversary of your death. I think you would be in awe at the beauty of your children. But you can see them, can't you? Just wanted to say hi and let you know that you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.... You are missed.

D3
LAPD

November 12, 2008

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

Laura
Philadelphia, PA

September 24, 2008

Ofcr Pratt,

Remembering you today, like most days. I was a 77th St Boot back then and it was all so surreal. Still wear your memorial band to this day and it is a constant reminder of your sacrifice.

Ofcr EW
Indiana

September 9, 2008