Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The jury came to the right decision. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Jo Ann Lasater
Wife of Officer Larry Lasater EOW 4/24/05

June 14, 2007

Justice has been served Brother. I hope that the verdict can bring a sigh of ease for your family, friends, and brothers and sisters of the San Leandro Police Department.

Thank you so much for your dedication and service. YOU are a true hero. Thank you for continuing to watch over us from above. Please give Isaac, Larry, Tony, and Dan a big hug for me.

R.AKANS #1354
ESPD

June 13, 2007

TODAY IS BITTER SWEET FOR ALL OF YOU.
A TALK SHOW HOST ASKED ME IN AN INTERVIEW IF I AGREED WITH THE "DEATH PENALTY" FOR THE OFFENDER THAT KILLED MY SON AND I TOLD HIM THAT EVERY ONE IS INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. HE WAS PROVEN GUILTY AND GIVEN THE DEATH SENTENCE.
HE MADE THE CHOICE TO MURDER MY SON AND ACCORDING TO THE LAW HE HAS TO PAY FOR IT.
THIS MAN ALSO NEEDS TO PAY FOR THE MURDER OF OFFICER NIEMI.
IT WILL NOT LESSEN THE PAIN AND HURT THAT YOU ARE FEELING, THERE WILL NEVER BE CLOSURE BECAUSE DAN IS NOT HERE.
KNOW THAT THERE ARE OTHERS THAT HAVE WALK THIS PATH BEFORE YOU THAT KNOW YOUR HURT AND PAIN. OUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND ALWAYS.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO COMFORT YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH THAT ONLY HE CAN GIVE.

LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN DEPUTY SHERIFF:
DONALD K. BOND, JR.
EOW: 09.06.01

June 13, 2007

Justice has been served

fallen officer survivor from KY

June 13, 2007

The verdict is in ...
DEATH ...
The jurors took their time and returned the appropriate response. Does it take away the pain of loosing you ? NO ... Does it heal the wounds that we all still feel ? NO ... But somehow hearing all 12 of the jurors reply "yes" to the question of death made us feel a little bit better, if only for a quick moment in time.

I miss you ... and no verdict can change that feeling ... EVER !

Jailer Thompson @1038
SLPD

June 11, 2007

It's over,..your family can stop driving to Oakland,.waiting and going through the slow process. I can assure you we were all there for them. Your brother is strong and has been a "rock", and has represented your family well. Who knows when it will happpen, but the decision was made and a message was sent.
Watch over us,...days, swings and nights

fellow officer/friend

June 11, 2007

Dan: Today final justice was done. The jury believed, the sentencing was correct, and the SLPD family celebrated the great work that Orloff did. You will never be forgotten, and we know that you will watch over all of us. None of us will ever forget you, nor your family.

An SLPD Family Member & Friend

June 11, 2007

The Lord answered everyone's prayers, your killer will be behind bars for a very long time. You are still missed....

May 15, 2007

Dearest Dan,

You would have been so proud of Dionne yesterday. She spoke with such grace and love about what all the officers have been given with this verdict. To see all the officers standing there when the elevator doors opened, was something I will never forget. There have been many of these moments, and each one is stamped into my heart. I know you are there with us.

When I get to heaven, lets have coffee, you bring the donuts.

I love you, Jeri

Geraldine Mitchell
Mother in Law

May 12, 2007

Dan,
They convicted the guy. The guy that brought about the need for us to talk to you here.
I haven't been able to write up to this time. Just visiting and reading was tough enough. It seems right now.
You were the kind of guy any father would want for his daughter. I'm glad my daughter had your love and company. I miss you buddy. We all do.
Randy

Randal Mitchell
Father-in-law

May 11, 2007

WE DID IT !!

A guilty verdict of first degree murder plus the special circumstances. We packed the courtroom and verflowed into the lobby on the floor. There was NO room. We held our composure, the tears flowed, but the right verdict was reached. Sentancing begins May 29th ... may the death penalty be the only option that is discussed.

Thank you for your strength and always continuing to watch over me and the rest of the troops at SLPD (and beyond).

I still miss you my friend.

Jailer Thompson
SLPD

May 11, 2007

We were all there today. So many of us, that the hall was packed. The guys from OPD showed up, along with others. We are doing what we can to help and support the family. We heard what we wanted to today, but now a new phase starts,..and I hope it goes in the same direction. Almost 2 years, and you are missed and with us daily. Just a coule days ago we were talking about your "word"..don't make me try to spell it!~!
Ironically this is the week going into National Law Enforcement Week. Fitting I guess...Your FTO is on the Unity Ride,....
watch over us..................................

friend/fellow officer

May 10, 2007

As the SWAT Commander the night you were taken, I was forever moved by the mission we were tasked with; we are forever moved by the honor of your service in our proud profession...you are with us always my brother...

Lt. Tom Milner
Newark PD

April 16, 2007

Brother Neimi,
It's been a while, but I figured it was time to post again when your name, or some of the stuff you used to say popped up in conversation 3 times this week. Everything from your "Caveman Diet" to handgun retention seemed to get covered.

Keep watching over us, we need the help sometimes. We miss you Buddy.

Fellow SLPD Officer

April 4, 2007

Been thinking of you a lot. Memories of things you said or things our families did together are brought to mind just about every day.

Please watch over us all.

April
Friend

February 14, 2007

Miss you, I talked to MM the other day, we were both saying that each of us had been thinking about you alot, I had spent a lot of time "with" you that day too,..talking about you, answering questions about your bracelet sometimes seem so weird,...It's hard to believe it's 07',...
watch over us

friend/fellow officer

January 22, 2007

Officer Niemi... thank you

anonymous

January 9, 2007

Ofc. Niemi,

The officer I'm training this phase is your partner's cousin, how small a world we serve, how close we really are...Bless you and yours.

BAYVIEW OFFICER
SAN FRANCISCO PD, MIDS

December 29, 2006

Well,.....another day, another Christmas,..we are praying for the family as the calender turns......SFPD lost an Officer the other day,...
Miss you dude,..

SLPD OFFICER

December 26, 2006

Dan: On the celebration of your birthday, I had the pleasure of meeting your Dad & Mom. They are both such wonderfully warm & kind people. You were much like them.
We all need your wings of comfort around our friend Steve who will be leaving us for Iraq. I know you will help guide him and protect him. You are still dearly missed.

Jailer Thompson's Mom from SLPD

October 27, 2006

Your birthday is fast approaching.
We will celebrate you with a big BBQ surrounded
by family and friends and ... well ... ok a few
cocktails too! Pinatinis anyone! ;)

Tom and I miss you daily. We have been in court and will
continue to be in court every day that you killer is there.
No doubt he is sick of our faces, and we are happy for that.

You Mother and Father have the most incredible strength.
They continue to inspire me with their ways. I am only
sorry that we had to lose you in order to meet/find them.

Thank you for watching over me.

I miss you ...

Jailer Thompson #1038
San Leandro Police Department

September 7, 2006

Ofc. Niemi,

Its been a little over a year since you were taken from us, you are not forgotten, and your family and friends are often prayed for. I will always remember the overcast before the services, and the clear sunny blue skies when we exited the cathedral, a beautiful day...Bless our officers. Always look up and watch the hands!

bayview officer
sfpd

August 3, 2006

To Dan and his loved ones:

I wanted to acknowledge the anniversary date of Dan's death or as I have heard other parents call it, "the first birthday in heaven". You will be forever missed and your memory revered.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, PPD eow 4/24/05

July 28, 2006

Well, Dan, we did it. We managed to get through the past year without you, although sometimes I wonder how. We remembered you during a simple ceremony in front of the PD last night. Many of us choking back tears as excerpts from your memoirs were read and we realized anew how much we miss you. We tried to follow your brother's example and honor your life instead of dwelling on your death. I think we accomplished that. It was inspiring to see your loved ones sitting in the front row with their quiet strength and dignity. You'd always bragged about them, especially Dionne, and it's plain to see that you weren't exaggerating.

May we always continue to honor you so. You are still loved, missed and will never be forgotten.

Dispatcher
San Leandro Police Department

July 26, 2006

Today was very long. I can't believe that it has been a year since I saw you. I will always remember your laugh, wit and smile because I see it all in your daughter.

Always,
Jeri

Geraldine Mitchell
Mother in Law

July 26, 2006