Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Daniel,
Kiley, Kadie, and I were at one of our old favorite spots yesterday, El Loco. We now get the Chili fries for you and share them. We saw my Dad walk in and so Kadie ran up and gave him a hug. I'm so glad that we restored that relationship, I know that's something you always wanted us to do. We bought that movie "Fluke" yesterday at the store and you know what I'm talking about, I'm not crazy, right? (Duke and Fluke?)I wasn't up to any celebrations or parties yesterday. 2005 was the worst year of my life and to celebrate just seemed wrong. So Kadie and I were watching "Finding Nemo" (AGAIN) and I fell asleep on the couch at 9:45. Kiley had her friend Maddie spend the night and so the girls hung out and toasted the new year with Apple Cider, they even included Kadie all night-you would be so proud. They woke me up at midnight, I woke up long enough to say Happy New Year to you and send Don a message. Kadie and I got your sign when we were watching the movie, by the way...Thanks! I know 2006 will be a better year for us, with you up there in Heaven putting in a good word for us with GOD. Our daughters have gone through so much and to see the pain and suffering that they are going through is horrible. As adults we can deal with losing someone a little bit better...I think, but how do I explain to Kiley and Kadie that their pain will eventually get better, and will it ever really? I'm living with our babies, but what are they really feeling? I can't imagine what it feels like to be 10 and 14 and to lose one of their parents, their DADDY. As you know my Grandpa lost his DAD at Kadie's age and at almost 80 years old still feels such pain and sorrow from losing his DAD. He told my Mom that he knows exactley what Kiley and Kadie are going through. Our old friends and family are totally there for the girls though, and Joey says that some guys from the department that know the girls ask how they are doing. Xavier and Cari love them as if they were their own and I cherish that. I watch the way your Mom and Dad hold and hug the girls and know that they feel like they are still hugging you and they are. You are such a part of Kiley and Kadie, so much that I do call them Daniel from time to time, just as you would call them Mimi-Mels. They are really good at giving that "LOBO LOOK", you know what I'm talking about. Please continue to keep a close eye on our babies, they are my everything!!! They are the most wonderful gift that you ever gave me, the most wonderful gift that anyone could ever give me. We love and miss you Daniel.

January 1, 2006

Hey Corkey, it is just me, Jen and
Maddison just left. I just hAVE A YUCKY FEELING INSINDE. yOU ARE SUPPOSE TO BE HERE WITH US. WE WANTED TO toast you but no one could do it, after everyone got there balls together. We toasted to you, it was very tough, no one could do it. We love You. I look at your face and just cry. i look at Jen and Maddison and hope they will feel love like we do. Happy New YeAR JEN.....We will never forget but try to make New Memories......
>Love AND MISS YOU\\
corky'''''''''

January 1, 2006

well, it's almost new years eve...i know we planned to have a huge 4th of july but i think we got enough to have some fun tomorrow nite. a day hasn't gone by i haven't thought about what happened and how it's affected us all. jen has been so strong through this hole thing, you'd be proud of her. maddie is a lil monster, runnin around everywhere with that huge smile on her face. her favorite words are mum mum mum just like you used to say to her all the time. i know you're watching over us all and we all thank you. you'll always be in our hearts and you'll never be forgotten. i thought of you as my actual brother not just my brother in law. you'll see my hello in the sky tomorrow. love you bro see you when i see you

bryan

December 31, 2005

Hi Danny,
Thank you so much for watching over Joey last night.
Ellen Kelly
San Bernardino sheriff's Mom

December 30, 2005

Vicki called me this morning and told me about Joey and the other Deputy getting into the accident while on the pursuit. Things could have been so much worse, but you were looking out for him. You know my brother, he's such a great deputy and always looking for the bad guy. That accident could have been horrible and well, we couldn't handle that again. Now that you're gone and we see the reality that things can really happen to the ones we love, it's scary. Kiley and Kadie are already suffering so much without their Daddy, they need their uncle. Thank you for watching over him, please don't ever stop. Me

December 30, 2005

The reality of everyday is hard, but at least at night I get to see and talk to you. Thanks for the dreams.

December 29, 2005

HEY DANNY, IT'S BEEN A COUPLE OF MONTHS SINCE THE ACCIDENT, BUT EVERY TIME I THINK ABOUT YOU, IT SADDENS ME. I WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US. WE ALL SURE DO MISS YOU AND YOUR SMART A** PERSONALITY. I ALWAYS HAD FUN WITH YOU WHEN WE WERE AT WEST VALLEY/RANCHO PATROL. WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES. THE HO HO PARADE WASN'T THE SAME THIS YEAR. EVERY TIME A MOTOR DROVE BY US, I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU. IT WAS HARD TO WATCH JENNIFER SUFFER SO MUCH THAT NIGHT TOO. WE ARE TRYING REALLY HARD TO LOOK OUT FOR HER AND MADDIE. THE GIRLS TOOK HER OUT THE OTHER DAY WHILE THE HUSBANDS BABYSAT. MY KIDS JUST LOVE MADDISON. MY OWN MADISON HAS BEEN ADDING AN EXTRA "D" TO HER NAME ON SOME OF THE PICTURES SHE'S BEEN COLORING, AND SHE ALWAYS TALKS ABOUT HER. IT'S SO CUTE! I KNOW YOU ARE IN A GOOD PLACE UP THERE WITH GOD, AND RON, BUT I WISH YOU WERE HERE WHERE YOU BELONG. TAKE CARE M.L. AND KNOW YOU ARE MISSED. ZIG

BRIAN ZEIGLER
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

December 29, 2005

DANNY,
I HAVE SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF YOU. THERE IS SO MUCH I WOULD LIKE TO SAY, BUT READING THE REFLECTIONS THAT OTHERS HAVE LEFT, IT SHOWS THAT YOU WHERE A SPECIAL PERSON TO THOSE OF US WHO KNEW AND LOVED YOU. I REMEMBER THAT LITTLE BOY, WHO I WOULD HELP BABYSIT, THAT GREW UP TO BE THE MAN WHO'S JOB WAS TO SERVE AND PROTECT. HOW SAFE I ALWAYS FELT KNOWING THAT WHILE YOU WHERE ON DUTY YOU WOULD COME BY TO MAKE SURE THE KIDS AND I WERE OK. I COULD ALWAYS PICK UP THE PHONE IF I NEEDED SOMETHING, YOU'D RESPOND WITH "NO PROBLEM" THAT WAS THE TYPE OF PERSON YOU WERE. THE TRIPS TO THE LAKE, ALWAYS MAKING SURE THE KIDS HAD A GOOD TIME, TOWING THEM BEHIND THE BOAT. IF YOU TIRED OR GOT BORED WITH THAT YOU DIDNT SHOW IT. WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE THOSE MEMORIES.. RUBEN AND KRISTEN ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO THEIR COUSIN. YOU WERE AND STILL ARE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL TO THEM.. WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU.. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LITTLE BOY AND THAT SONG "I THINK I LOVE YOU"...
LOVE,
AUNT RUTH

RUTH GARCIA

December 29, 2005

DANNY,
IT'S KRISTEN. I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT WE ALL MISS YOU. AUNT GLORIA & UNCLE DAN ARE TAKING THIS HARD. DANNY, TO ME YOU WERE THE BEST COUSIN, YOU ALWAYS MADE SURE THERE WAS GAS IN THE BOAT AND AIR IN THE TUBE. WE HAD FUN AT THE LAKE. YOU RISKED YOUR LIFE FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.... LOVE, KRISTEN....

KRISTEN GARCIA

December 29, 2005

Danny,
It's hard to read what your family has written. It has made me cry.

I miss you. I miss Ron. I wish you both were here now. I wear your memorial band on my left wrist and Ron's on my right wrist. I would gladly throw them away to have you both back.

I can't wait until we all see each other again. As Deputy's we all take each other for granted, thinking we will all see each other the next day in briefing. Truth is, we walk a fine line. Trivial as it sounds, I wish I could tell you, I love you and I love Ron. You guys are true salt of the earth guys. Here's to the next time we meet again.

Your friend always,
Casey

Casey Jiles, SBSD

December 29, 2005

Hey Corky!!!! We miss you so much. New Years Eve is in a few days and Im getting sad as the days get closer, as we have spent the last 6 New Years together you,Jen,Big Dummy and me. We will all be together at our house and yes Jen and Maddison will be here. Yes there will be beers cheered for you and shots taken for you but who will be there to pick me up as you have many times before. We all get together with Jen still and trust me she is a part of our life as you were to. I know how much you guys love each other and trust me it showed when you were together always making each other laugh. We missed you at the HO HO parade as the motors drove by for the first time, Jen shed tears as did we to. I miss you smart ass. Corky my kids say you are in there hearts. The zigs, Fisks, Girards and us are always going to be Jen and Maddisons family, we love you and miss you.

love Corky

Corky---Shannon B.

December 27, 2005

Hey dad,
i haven't written on here yet and it is hard. All i do is read what other people are saying, and when i do i cry every time. I really miss you dad, even tho we didnt get along all the time i know that you loved me. On Christmas Eve this year i wasnt having the best time. That was the day last year that i had seen you in a long time. i remember you me and kadie going to lunch. we couldnt decide on where to eat. xavier made a dvd slideshow with your pictures and a song on it. but i still havent watched it. there are pictures of you up in mine and kadie's room. dad, im really having a HARD time without you right now. i know kadie is too. she didnt know you like i did. i remember when i was younger, you me and mom went to disneyland. we had some fun times. and when kadie was born we had even more fun times. then when i was 6, you and mom got divorced. even though you 2 werent married anymore, you were still good friends. i never knew you re-married dad, no one told me or kadie. i dont know why, but it was a big secret. i wish i would have known. but it was another secret kept from me and kadie. like when maddison was born. i didnt find out till jennifer was 5 months pregnate. dad i wish i would have known these things. i dont know what else to say besides, I love you dad. and i miss you so much.

Kiley

December 27, 2005

Hey Daniel,
It's Christmas night and to be honest the girls and I are just glad that it's over. I took the girls over to Ruth's last night to spend some time with your Mom, Dad, and Erik. Kadie had Kiley and I up at 5:45am this morning to open presents...man we were tired, especially since I went to bed at 1:30am after wrapping all their presents from Santa. I gave them each a book from you and I and wrote something to them that I know you would want them to know. Your Mom and Dad came by my Mom's today, I was so glad that they did. Your poor Mom in that wheelchair...She's such the hands on fun Grandma and look she got hurt playing with Kadie in the jumper. You know I was having a real hard time the other day when I was Christmas shopping for the girls and Red Red Wine came on the radio, you loved that song. Remember how we would play it driving out to the river. Then I'll be there for you (Our Bon Jovi days) came on and I just thought about that night at In-n-Out when you sang it to me. Kadie and I saw that sign at the Store that said "Have I told you lately that I love you". That was the sweetest dance I ever danced, when I get the nerve I'll watch the video. I know in my heart that those are your signs to us and that means so much for us to know that you're here with us. I know that you're spending Christmas with Nana and your Grandma Mary today and I'm so glad that they were there waiting for you...their "Little Danny." If you see my Grandma, can you stop teasing her long enough to tell her that I love her and miss her. Yes Daniel even in Heaven I know you're a big flirt with the older ladies. Please keep giving us the signs Daniel, they help us get through the days. Merry Christmas!

Mel

December 26, 2005

~MERRY CHRISTMAS DANNY~
Grandma Ellen & PaPa Mark,Chris,Jon and Troy.

December 25, 2005

Merry Christmas DADDY!!! Love Maddison

December 25, 2005

Danny, thinking about you at Christmas.

Bob Terrell, Sergeant (retired)
San Bernardino Sheriff

December 24, 2005

To Dan's family,
There's hope in Christ our savior. God bless you and keep you this Christmas.

T. Alsky
SBSD

December 24, 2005

Hey Dan,

Merry Christmas! We all miss you. Say hi to the fellas for us.

Luv ya bro!!
SBSD

December 24, 2005

As you saw Maddison loved the parade tonight she was so good. It was nice but it wasnt the same without you there I kept waiting for you to drive by. Did you notice that as the motors rode by the tram she reached out for every one. I got your sign when I started to cry thanks I needed that. We miss you so much but you know that. Merry Christmas

Your wife

December 24, 2005

I didn't know you Daniel, but as a fellow Motorman I understand you!!

My heart goes out to you and your family...You will not be forgotten! May you Rest in Peace...

Sgt. Dave Munyan
Baltimore Police Department

December 23, 2005

This time of year is extremely hard and we are all missing you every day. But when we are down we think about how happy you have been this last year.

You were newly married to your true love and extremely excited. Many did not know this because you felt you needed to keep this a secret (we understand why) but during the last few weeks you had started wearing your ring for everyone to see.

You had a beautiful daughter that you could see everyday, who loves you unconditionally because you are her DADDY and always will be. I hear she looks and acts just like you.

You shared a beautiful home with a wonderful family.

You finally had a new Truck! You had that Toyota for a while, it was time you moved up to a big kids truck.

You were a Motor Officer, two of your favorite things being a deputy and doing it on a motorcycle.

Watch over those of us that are still here until we meet in the end

A Friend

December 23, 2005

Hey Daniel,
Everyday is so hard. The girls miss you so much, I miss you so much. Your Uncle Danny Boy brought these bears to the girls. They have a Sheriff uniform on with all the patches and everything including the motor patch and LOBO name patch. They are still open in the back so the girls can put in a heart, a hug and kiss, and a guardian angel. I know you're with us but GOD it's so hard. I wish we could be discussing what we were going to get the girls for Christmas right now. I hate that you're not here to call anymore. To talk about the issues with our darling Kadie and you could say well, she's just like you (mini-Mel was it?)or just to talk about how much Kiley is growing up and how beautiful she has become. Watch over her Danny, because those Damien High School Boys really like her. Merry Christmas Daniel! Not a minute goes by when you're not missed and thought of. WE LOVE YOU!

December 23, 2005

Miss you bro. It's Christmas light season. You know what I mean. Take care!

December 16, 2005

hey dad,
i am so so sorry of what i did ,of not seeing you that whole year.i have this great memory of you,mom,kiley and i at the park behind grandmas house.we all had a picnic,we all had fun! there is so much i want to say but i have to go to school and mom wants me to get ready!:]I love you daddy!!! o yea at school almost everyday i see this hand in the ski and my friends say its gonna come down a slap me!!! they are really helping me with this. well dad i gotta go get ready.love ya Kadie

December 15, 2005

Hey Daniel,
Crazy...you've been coming to us in our dreams. Kiley, Kadie, and I have all had dreams about you in the last few days and you've been smiling and you're well in all of them. I know it's you saying you're ok, and we cherish that gift that you are giving us. Kiley has been attending the explorers meetings at the Chino Hills station with her uncle DoDo (Joey) as you always called him. She will be swarn in at the next meeting. I know you are so proud of our baby just as I am. Words cannot say how much we miss you but you know. You always said how over protective I was over the girls, well now they have you to look after them when I can't.

December 13, 2005