Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thanks for watching over all of us Dave!!

Kelly
friend

June 6, 2009

Hey David,

On May 27, 2009 Mom and Dad spent the day along with a thousand other visitors remembering you Dave. Everyone complemented on how beautiful your memorial is. Both Dad and I spent the three day holiday weekend tending to it in honor of you. Justin and Jordan are getting big and are very proud of their father. Your brother, Ritchie, is carrying on your legacy, and becoming an honorable deputy like yourself.

Miss you and love you!

Always,

Mom and Family

Mom
Lan Piquette

May 31, 2009

Dave, Happy Memorial Day Brother. Thank you for your service and dedication. Keep the heavens safe, and watch over your little ones. Semper Fi

Smitty
USMC VET RETIRED PD

May 25, 2009

DAVID I SPENT THE WHOLE DAY WITH JUSTIN AND JORDAN FOR THEIR BIRTHDAYS. TOOK THEM TO BREAKFAST AND THEN WE WENT TO THE TOY STORE TO BUY THEM SOME PRESENTS. AFTER THAT I TOOK THEM TO SCHOOL. WOW THEY ARE GETTING SO BIG. JUSTIN LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU. JORDAN IS STILL DADDYS LIL PRINCESS. WE ALL MISS YOU ALOT DAVID. I LOVE U ALWAYS.

LAN PIQUETTE
MOM

April 26, 2009

Dave,
I still can't get over the fact that you are no longer here. We have known each other since we were 10 years old. I can still remember us coming along to work with your dad Bill. I always look up to your dad and often call him uncle Bill. Our mothers are and still good friends, she would tell me that periodically Lan would visit her and sometime they would have lunch together. My mother often speak highly of you, and said that you are a good son to Lan.

Sadly I have lost contact with your sister Lisa and your brother Ritchie. Once they see this I hope they will contact me so we can keep in touch.

Patrick Nguyen
Friend

March 4, 2009

Hi Dave, Only two more days and it will be Valentines Day I miss you a bunch. I have had the flu for three weeks. Can you please help me get better? I have been seeing the kids for every weekend know and i am so proud of Jorden. She is in kindergatern and is doing Girl Scouts. Rich, Lisa and I have been helping her sell cookies like crazy. Justin, has been going to do wrestling like you wanted him to do too. It is like your dream come true. Pat has been taking good care of Justin. Everything is ok for know, next week Justin and Jorden will come visit Lisa's family for a few days in San Diego and I will be there, with your kids. We are thinking about you 24/7. Love You.

Lan Piquette
Mom

February 12, 2009

Piquette Family,
I am only now hearing of Dave's death. I served with Dave aboard the Theodore Roosevelt. He was one of my work out partners while on deployment. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was a true professional. Words can not express how sorry I am that he is no longer with you. I have a few pictures of Dave from our days on the ship. If your interested I will send them to you. My e-mail is [email protected]. I wish you all well, and I will pray for you. Dave, SEMPER FI BROTHER, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU ARE A TRUE WARRIOR, A SOLDIER OF THE SEA, A SOLDIER OF THE STREETS, AND NOW OF SOLDIER OF THE SKY.

Chris Smith
USMC MARDET/ Retired VBPD

February 12, 2009

Dear Piquette Family,
I recently heard of the passing of David and I am so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of serving with Cpl Piquette aboard the Roosevelt. The Marine Detachment was a very tight group of Marines and all of us had great times together. When I heard what happened lots of the memories came back to me some fun some crazy and some sad. But the best thing is that I will never forget them because I got to share them with Cpl Piquette. Semper Fi

Sgt Chris Lindsay
USMC 1992-2000

February 12, 2009

Life is just not the same without you. Miss u so much.

d.g
friend

January 19, 2009

Shawna, Jordan, Justin, Mr and Mrs Piquette -
I have come to this site often and read the reflections left by family, friends, fellow law enforcement and strangers. I have left several of my own over the past two years. I am heart-broken for your pain and can only offer my thank yous for Deputy Piquette's training of me and so many others. I STILL hear his voice when I'm dealing with a suspect "Watch the hands - hands kill". I think of the LAPD officer Christina Ripatti who was shot by a suspect, and admittedly did not watch his hands. I think of what I need to do if things go sideways and I need to take someone down or use a control hold. Force Training was by far the most important part of my training, as the skills learned will keep me and my partners alive. I do not take this lightly, as I am 10-8 often as a reserve deputy. I just wanted you all to know how much your husband, daddy, son's training has meant to so many, many you will never hear from. But I speak for all of us in saying "Thank You" for having Deputy Piquette in our lives. May we always live up to his expectations of us - he would expect no less.
I see that Ritchie is at TT - I'm sure his bro is watching over him (and hopefully not teaching him any bad habits!)
Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Reserve Deputy
LASD

January 12, 2009

You and your family were in my thoughts and prayers on your B-day. You will always be missed David!

Cindy

January 2, 2009

dear daddy,

i want to give you a birthday crd. i love yuo. i want to gve yuo a army hat.im going to loose my tooth.

lovejordan
5 years old

Jordan Piquette
daughter of David

January 1, 2009

dadjustinpiquetteddv.momjordanpapagrandmataffysandywe r going to sea world. we wish you a happy birthday.

Justin Piquette
son of David Piquette

January 1, 2009

David,
The New Year is coming upon us, and as the new year approaches, I think of you more and more. You were missed this holiday season as always. But I truely miss you more when I think of you on your birthday and how you always loved it because it was the only day that would be about you. The New year is truely a bitter sweet day for us because we cannot celebrate with you, but only with Leah who will be turning 14 this yr. She always make sure we have your favorite cake to eat,and always lite a candle for you. Please know that there isn't a day that goes by that we're not thinking of you and missing you. Love you always........

Lisa Walsh
sister

December 31, 2008

David, In couple of hours thewhole world and country will be celebrating the New Year. Our family will also be celbrating your special day. Your birthday. We dropped off baloons and flowers to your star center memorial today, so know that we are thinking of you and missing you and will never forget you. Remember the mom loves you very much and misses you alot.

Lan Piquette
mom

December 31, 2008

Dave,
Well this is my second Christmas back and once again your mom out did her self making breakfast, lunch and dinner. Even with all the food, presents and fun I can see that something is missing in all their hearts. I just wanted to let you know that your are deeply loved and missed.

God Bless,
Ryan

Ryan
LASD

December 25, 2008

Piquette, just want you to know that you are thought of and missed everyday. Know that I will be praying for your parents, wife, and kids as the Holidays approach. Be with them and watch over them. AND let me be the first to wish you a upcoming HAPPY BIRTHDAY on this NEW YEAR....God Bless!!!!

Class 294
LASD

December 12, 2008

Just wanted to let you know that you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers as the holidays approach. You are deeply missed!

Missing you tons,
your friend

Cindy

December 10, 2008

Dave, the holidays are fast approaching and with every day closer I think of you more and more. This time of year is hard but I want you to know I love you and miss you so much. I plan on seeing all the kids during the holidays and I will give them hugs and kisses for you.

Love Mom

Lan
Mother

December 7, 2008

DAVE THANKSGIVING IS ALWAYS THE HARDEST HOLIDAY FOR ME. BECAUSE IT WAS OUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY. YOU KNOW MOM COOKED A TON OF FOOD LIKE SHE ALWAYS DOES. WE USE TO EAT THEN TAKE A NAP AND THEN WAKE AND EAT SOME MORE LOL. I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I MISS YOU AND THINK ABOUT YOU 24/7. I KNOW YOU ARE STILL HERE WITH ME DAVE. LOVE YOUR LIL BRO

RICH PIQUETTE
BROTHER

November 27, 2008

David I just been thinking of you. Hard to believe you been gone over 2 years. David, I just had a birthday and turned 39 again. Like you said,"My mom is only 39." I never forget your voice, the way you called me mom always sounded like music. But now I don't hear that anymore. David you are always in my heart but my birthday without you was not the same. Please watch over us ok?

Lan Piquette
Mother

October 14, 2008

Hi David,
It's mom again. I forgot to tell you that last week I visited your grave site, just to know that you are there. I just wanted to stop by to visit you and i hope you know that you are being loved by your mom, dad, and family. David, you know I carry pain of not having you here with us daily. Work has been so hard for me without your help, but I am trying my best to get by. Every time I try no to make a mistake but every time I do and I start crying and I know how much your help made a difference. Please keep an eye on all of us.
R.I.P.
Love you,
Mom

Lan Piquette
Mom

September 22, 2008

David, my son,
Today is September 21st. I am not feeling good. I've been thinking about you a lot lately. Your brother, Rich, has been working hard at Twin Towers. All of your friends have gotten to know Rich and they are really proud of you. Yesterday, Shawna forwarded a picture of Justin and Jordan. They are so BIG! Justin is a blue belt in karate and he makes me think about you and rich when you were young and did karate. Dad is doing okay at work but he doesn't have an assistant like you because he hasn't hired anyone. It's been hard on him. Today I went to San Diego to play with Lisa's family. Every time I go there I don't see you and I am very sad. Its been over two years but it really feels like it happened yesterday. I've been talking with a lot of your friends and force instructors, especially with Corey and his family. They all talk highly about you. In two weeks, it will be my birthday and it will be hard without you but please look down and keep your eyes on our family and friends, especially Rich and Ryan.
Love you forever,
Mom

Lan Piquette
Mom

September 21, 2008

Dave, today I was wearing,(proudly), the shirt your mom gave me that has your name, force instructor, and E.O.W. on the front and the insignia QUI DESIDERAT PACEM, PRAEPARET BELLUM on the back. I was asked by a friend from work about it and I told her about you.

Later, I started to think of the little boy I knew when you first came to Forest Heights, MD from Viet Nam before moving to California. I can't believe it has been over 2 years since you were taken away from us.

While I was out there this spring I had the chance to see your mom & dad and they showed me around where you worked. (Richie was still in training). It was very nice to see the memorial and meet the people you worked with. It was very obvious you touched many lives there.

Richie was very young when you guys moved west so he didn't remember me, but I did get a chance to see your sister Lisa and meet her family. Being 3000 miles apart and only seeing you a few times after you all moved west, I never got the chance to see you grow into the man you became. I am saddened I will never get that chance now.

Your mom and dad always meant alot to me and I wanted you to know I thought of you guys often. You are missed by all who knew and loved you and may you rest in peace.

Michael San Agustin
Friend from long ago back east

August 26, 2008

Hey Dave,it's me again.What I really wanted to say the first time was that I miss you brother and I think about you all the time.I wanted to give my condolences/respect to your family at your funeral but I couldn't bring myself to go.I still haven't visited your gravesite but I will be going soon.

Remember to watch over the "Old IRC" boys and your brother who are still 10-8.

Ruv
LAPD Newton

August 25, 2008