Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest well Ofc. Niemi. Your dedication and sacrafice will not be forgotten.

Tpr. D McGuckin
Michigan State Police, Post 38

July 27, 2005

To the Family,Friends and co-workers of Ofc.Niemi,we are trully sorry for your loss.We have lost another Brother in the line of duty by a scum-bag coward.May justice be served!You will continue to be in our hearts and prayers.

Cpl.David Hazlett
Berry Hill P.D./Nashville,Tn.

July 27, 2005

May God bless the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Niemi. My heart and prayers are with you all in this terrible time of loss. Another hero taken way to early in life, however, a hero that will not be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

July 27, 2005

Officer Niemi.
Rest in peace, and keep watching our backs from above. My prayers go out to your family and the brothers and sisters at the San Leandro Police Department.

Sgt Paul C. Huber
Swiss Army, MP Service

July 27, 2005

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ofc. Niemi and to the entire San Leandro Police Department. Thank you for protecting your community and dedication to your country. God Speed Sir.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

July 27, 2005

Go Rest High, Brother.

May those responsible pay.

My condolences to the family, friends and co-workers.

I will remember you, as will your brothers on the thin blue line.

Casey Bohn
St. Paul, AK PD

July 27, 2005

Though miles seperate our towns, the loss is felt just the same. No family should have to deal with such tragedy. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.

Rest easy Officer Niemi. We have the watch from here.

Friend of Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04
Sterling Heights PD (Michigan)

July 27, 2005

A pubic servant,husband and father of two gunned down in cold blood by a "man" that nicknamed himself "Gotti". Tragic. Thank God the Thin Blue Line separates and protects us from such "people".

anonymous
civilian

July 27, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the San Leanardo P.D

Fallen but never forgotten.
" Heroes live forever"

Bryan Laurie son of fallen Officer
Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

July 27, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 26, 2005

For the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Niemi, please accept my deepest sympathy for your tremendous loss. Rest assured that Dan will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Also know that this senseless, cowardly act will not go unpunished.

Sergeant Wulff Reinhold
Rohnert Park Dept. of Public Safety (CA)

July 26, 2005

Officer Niemi,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Leandro.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

July 26, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

July 26, 2005

Gods Speed brother.

Traffic Officer J. Coley
Ceres Police Department

July 26, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Nels (Dan) Niemi and the San Leandro Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Dan... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

July 26, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Niemi family and all his close friends. Dan is a True American Hero and he will never be forgotten.

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

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, Illinois

July 26, 2005

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men
stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell

Cpl Walters
Prince George's Co Police

July 26, 2005

Rest in peace Ofc. Niemi, you are a hero and will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to you and your family as well as the men and woman of the San Leandro Police Department.

Ofc. G. Watts
San Francisco Police-TTF

July 26, 2005

I pray for the family and friends of Officer Niemi. You will be in our minds and hearts forever.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 26, 2005

Officer Niemi, God bless you for your service to duty. May you rest in peace and may God bless your family.

Rest easy brother,

Texas streetcop

July 26, 2005

We are deeply saddened by this senseless murder. May the ruthless criminal responsible be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. The memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice will remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

July 26, 2005

Rest in peace, sir...

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

July 26, 2005

May your soul take flight to the world that is invisible, there arriving you are assure to find bliss. Forever dwelling in paradise. May you Rest in Peace

Leah

July 26, 2005

God’s Hero in Blue

He walked life’s lonely path with honor, Lord,
Protecting those you sent his way…
Until, at last, with task well done,
Your call is heard today.
We hear you saying:
“Come, my friend, with me apart…from years of service rest.
You’ve helped the poor, protected all, you’ve passed Life’s every test.
You did not falter, did not fail though weary was your soul
I saw your tears, I felt your fears…I helped you toward your goal.
Beneath that badge there beat a heart, strong, courageous, true…
When duty called, you answered, my hero dressed in blue!
Come, my friend, your reward awaits: the law you did obey.
Faithful through life’s endless storms you showed my people the way.
Your beat is ended; roll call’s done! Now, rest on Heaven’s shore.
The good you did so willingly will remain forever more.”
Thank you; Father, for your great love as we cherish his memory dear
We offer this brave soul to you…be with him ever near.
And when, at last, we hear your call may we each take our place
On Heaven’s shore, eternal home, beneath your kindly gaze.

By: Sister Ann Stamm
Livonia Police Chaplin

Federal Officer
U.S. Treasury

July 26, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the Niemi family and his extended law enforcement family at San Leandro Police Department. The circumstances surrounding his death are senseless and leave me feeling empty. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.

Ofc J. Grivetti
Richmond, CA Police Dept

July 26, 2005