Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother; your job is done. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy Gail Naramore
Sacramento County Sheriff, Sacramento California

August 5, 2005

To the Niemi family: May your memories provide some comfort to you. No words can ever combat the overwhelming grief that you are feeling. Please know that you are not alone. We are all behind you and are praying for you, especially Dan's children.

Special Agent
FBI

August 5, 2005

I still cannot believe that you were taken from us. No one has a right to commit such a heinous act. This wasn't supposed to happen in "my town" to "my friend". Dan, you are sorely missed. I want to see your smiling face. I want to hear your quirky jokes. My heart aches for all that your family is going through. Your family in blue aches, too. Rest in peace, dear friend, you will never be forgotten.

San Leandro Police
San Leandro Police

August 5, 2005

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Burbank Airport Police Department

August 4, 2005

I knew Officer Niemi for over ten years, he was a friend and a supporter. Please give his widow, Dionne, my deepest sympathies

Michael S. Cini, Surveillance Officer
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department

August 4, 2005

I will miss your smile, I will miss your sense of humor, I will miss your inquiries about my latest dog cases. I will miss you. I will never forget you. You will always be in our hearts.

Animal Control Officer Liz Gonzalez
San Leandro PD

August 4, 2005

I would first like to thank all of the surrounding agency support in everything. An impressive display of brother/sisterhood.

Dan..God and the San Leandro PD gave me a second chance at life. I mourn the chance you were not afforded. I will miss watching you talk to the citizens of San Leandro in only the way you could...you had an amazing way with words and a calming effect on people.

I will miss our dog watch coffee meetings. I will miss our personal discussions about beat 6 and how your wife was a better fisherman than you. Thank you for sharing those stories with me.

It was an honor to work with you and you will be dearly missed.

To the Niemi family:

I am terribly sorry for your loss. If you need anything whatsoever, please call me anytime.

Officer Shane Nelson #292
San Leandro PD

August 4, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the Niemi family and the members of the San Leandro P.D. Your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Rest in peace our brother in blue.

Agent Rich Smith
West Palm Beach Police Department, Florida

August 4, 2005

Rest in peace sir! Know that your brothers and sisters now have this earthly watch as you patrol the streets of heaven. Even though I am not a Law Enforcement officer, I work closely with them. I consider you all part of the family.
To your family, you are all in my prayers. Just know that you have a Blue Angel watching over you all.
God Speed to the immediate family, and the brothers and sisters of San Leandro Police Department.
REST IN PEACE TO YOU BLUE ANGEL OF GODS PATROL.
Tell Colorado State Patrolman Jason Manspeaker he his missed.

Colorado Firefighter/EMT

August 4, 2005

Rest in peace sir! Know that your brothers and sisters now have this earthly watch as you patrol the streets of heaven. Even though I am not a Law Enforcement officer, I work closely with them. I consider you all part of the family.
To your family, you are all in my prayers. Just know that you have a Blue Angel watching over you all.
God Speed to the immediate family, and the brothers and sisters of San Leandro Police Department.
REST IN PEACE TO YOU BLUE ANGEL OF GODS PATROL.
Tell Colorado State Patrolman Jason Manspeaker he his missed.

Colorado Firefighter/EMT

August 4, 2005

Ofc. Niemi,
My deepest sympathy brother. May god watch over your soul and your wife, son and daughter.

Federal Police Officer
Unites States Park Police SF

August 4, 2005

God bless the Niemi family. My heart goes out to you all. I know your pain and wish so badly that I had the words to take some of the pain away. My thoughts are with you...

Jo Ann Lasater
Wife of Officer Larry Lasater

August 3, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the San Leandro Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Niemi deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a person than the will to give their life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Niemi is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

August 3, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to Officer Niemi's family and the San Leandro Police Department. Please try not to lose hope in this world as there are still some good people who respect and appreciate all that the law enforcement community contributes and sacrifices every day. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kimberly

August 3, 2005

As a former resident of San Leandro, it saddens me to see another officer's life taken in such a manner. I hope your family and friends find peace and keep your memory alive for ever...

GOD SPEED...

Senior Patrol Agent
US Border Patrol

August 3, 2005

I sent you on the call, I sent you a cover, I sent the whole force to your aide. I wish that would have been enough. I wish you were here to respond to my MDTs. I wish you were here to laugh at my jokes. I wish I would have gone to Monday morning breakfasts. I wish you were here.
I miss your smile. I miss your laugh in dispatch. I miss your quirky MDT messages. I miss your Monday morning breakfast invites.
Although there is so much I miss, I always know where to find you...in my heart, and Monday morning breakfast with the crew. Dan, you are sorely missed but always remembered.

Dispatcher Megan Wilske
San Leandro Police

August 3, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. We are grateful for your faithfulness, dedication and sacrifice above and beyond the call. Rest now among the Elite and be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

August 2, 2005

Our prayers are with Officer Neimi's family.
Our daughter Jenna was in Gabby's first grade class last year and we are deeply sorry about this tragedy.

The Sanfilippo family

August 2, 2005

My sincerest heartfelt thoughts and prayers go to you, your family, and the San Leandro Police Department. You will be missed.

A Deputy
San Mateo County Sheriff

August 2, 2005

GOD SPEED, MY BROTHER. REST IN PEACE.

CPD

August 2, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Dan Niemi. My husband is a Police Officer and I can't imagine the amount of grief the family and the San Leandro Police Department are feeling. Please know that Dan was a true hero.

Police Officer's Wife

August 2, 2005

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.


"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God."

August 2, 2005

We are a unified brotherhood. When we lose one of our members, we all suffer the loss. But let us not forget the family the departed leaves behind. The ones who saw our friend leave for work each day, with a pit in their stomach wondering if this was the last time they would see him. My condolences to Dan's wife, with a special prayer for Dan's in-laws, Jeri and Randy. They too are true heroes.

Ofc. M.D. Haley, #98
City of Berkeley PD, California

August 2, 2005

This is a very sad and tragic time. This officer made the ultimate sacrafice so that we could live in a safer world. Thank you officer for your dedication and committment. May your family and fellow officers find comfort and carry on your legacy.
A HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

Judi Beverly, Daughter Of,
Officer Code W. Beverly SFPD, EOW 1/28/72

August 2, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Niemi. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda last year (EOW 06-15-04) and more recently Deputy Jerry Ortiz (EOW 06-24-05), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

August 2, 2005