Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

MISS YOU DAVE

RICH PIQUETTE
BROTHER

January 31, 2007

Piquette, I miss you!!!! I pray for your wife and kids everyday and hope that they continue to grow strong. I hope you know when you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Class 294

January 31, 2007

It saddens me to learn of Dave's passing and I can only imagine the amount of strength and support the Piquette family needs to cope with this terrible loss. Although I only met Dave twice I knew of him as “Rich’s big brother” and I can attest to the role model that Dave was to a lot of us who knew of him growing up; first as an athlete in high school, later as a Marine and eventually as a cop. Dave is still a role model and he will never be forgotten.

Senior Airman Jason Payne
U.S.A.F. 27 Security Forces Squadron Cannon AFB, NM

January 13, 2007

DAVID I MISS YOU SO MUCH.EVERYTIME I THINK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU IT MAKES ME SICK.OUR FAMILY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN.X-MAS AND NEW YEARS WERE VERY SAD WITHOUT YOU DAVID.I SPENT MOST OF YOUR BIRTHDAY CRYING, BUT DAD AND I AND RICH ALSO VISITED YOUR GRAVE AND THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT A WONDERFUL SON AND BROTHER YOU WERE.WE DIDNT WANT YOU TO SPEND YOUR BIRTHDAY ALONE.I HOPE YOU LIKED THE FLOWERS AND BALLONS.WE KNOW YOU LIKE ALOT OF ATTENTION DAVID.ITS BEEN LIKE 6 MONTHS SINCE YOU PAST.BUT IT STILL FEELS LIKE YESTERDAY WE WERE HAVING COFFEE.I MISS GETTING YOUR PHONE CALL EVERY MORNING SO MUCH.........LOVE ALWAYS MOM

LAN PIQUETTE
MOM

January 8, 2007

Thought about you and your parents all day Monday. I'm sure you saw the parade, fireworks, and celebration down here-yeah, it was all for you!!!

Please continue to watch over your family and know that you'll always be in our hearts.

S.O.S.

January 4, 2007

A brand new year. A year full of promises and hope. I pray for continued blessings & healing for my dear sweet Shawna, Justin & Jordan and for all who knew, loved and miss Dave.

When my brother died years ago I was broken. My spirit, my heart, my very being was broken. It was then that one of my loving nephews reminded me of Romans 5:3-4 "suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope". I heard the Words, I believed the Words, I prayed that I could feel the Words, but I didn't. It took time. Today I truly understand the meaning of that scripture. Today I believe that when we are broken, it is then that Jesus can truly work in us & through us and is there to lift us up by His grace and draw us closer to Him. In spite of the loss of loved ones, I can feel the joy again because I know Him. This is my prayer for you.

Although my heart breaks for the broken hearts of my beautiful niece, her children, her parents & family, Dave's mother and father and siblings and for everyone that has experienced a great loss, I believe that someday for all those who call on Him, they will have His peace that surpasses all understanding and will hold hope in their hearts and continue to grow in perseverance.

I can't wait to see Dave again. I can't wait to see my brother, my nephew and my father again. I realize our ways are not His ways, but I feel blessed knowing that they are all happier than we can humanly imagine and that someday we will see them again.

Happy late birthday sweet David. I love you and think of you often.

Love,
Aunt Janel

John 3:16

Aunt Janel

January 4, 2007

Happy Birthday Dave, we miss you and always think of you.
Love always,

Jason and Maria
Brother and Sister in Law

January 1, 2007

Happy birthday Dave. It's hard to believe that it was a year ago already when we all worked the Rose Parade. We got soaked from the rain, and we also got in a little trouble.

But there's always a silver lining. That nite was definitely a time of bonding for us and the rest of our team. Even though we were there because we got drafted, I'll always remember it as one of the most enjoyable shifts so far in my career. Sometimes even in the worst of times, having friends and partners there with you can make it the best.

There is not an awakening moment that goes by that you're not on the forefront of my mind. I know in our limited time as partners and friends we had a lot of influence over eachother. Your impact on me with stay with me the rest of my life.

Cory

January 1, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET BABY... KISSES AND HUGS FROM OUR BABIES AND I....

YOUR WIFE

January 1, 2007

Happy Birthday Dave, miss giving you that 12:00 call and giving you a hard time. We all miss you very much. May God bless Shawna, Justin, and Jordan as well as the rest of your family as I am sure the past few weeks have been difficult. Rest in Peace

January 1, 2007

Deputy Piquette,
I wish your family peace and comfort in their loving memories of you during this holiday season.
Our time with you in force training will forever impact our careers and we are better deputies because of you.
Your body may no longer be with us, but your spirit and enthusiasm and passion remains with us forever.
Rest in peace, Sir, and continue to watch over your family, friends and fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement.

Deputy
LASD

December 20, 2006

Piquette,

Just another one of your trainees from Class 294. Thanks for all your help. You helped me more than you will ever know. You taught and shared well. You'll always be missed! After reading your reflections it's obvious that you touched so many of us here. Keep your smile shining on us all. Praying for you and your family.

Class of 294

December 15, 2006

Hey Uncle Dave! How are you? Ba Ngaoi's birthday and Thanksgiving passed and Christmas is coming. Ba Ngaoi was sad on her birthday because you weren't there. Thanksgiving dad's family was over and we told what we were thankful for and i said you. You are my hero. I've always wanted to be like you. Kind, loving, not self-centered,and caring. You know it doesn't seem like you're gone. Christmas is coming and it'll be tough for Ba Ngaoi. Please be with her. She misses you and so do the rest of us. I love you. :)
Your Niece,
Leah

Leah
Niece

November 28, 2006

DAVE WE JUST WENT TO VISIT YOU TODAY.IT WAS REALLY HARD ON ALL OF US, ESPECIALLY MOM.HOLIDAYS ARE GOING TO SUCK WITHOUT YOU BRO.THANKSGIVING WAS ALWAYS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY.NOW I HAVE NO ONE TO BATTLE OVER MOMS EGGROLLS AND FRIED SHRIMP.WE WILL NEVER GET USE TO THIS DAVE,YOU ARE DEEPLY MISSED.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

PIQUETTE FAMILY

November 23, 2006

It's Thanksgiving today...I lift up your wife, children, parents, brother, sister, and all who love you in prayer this day. It will be difficult with out you. Keep watch over us all. You are deeply missed!!

November 23, 2006

Piquette you are still in my thoughts everyday and I pray that your wife and kids have strength and courage to stay strong over the holidays. Be with them and watch over them!!!!!

Academy Classmate #294

November 21, 2006

It's been several months since I said good-bye and it has taken me this long to figure out what to write on your memorial. We knew each other since junior high and you were very special to me and my family. You shared your dreams of joining the Army (and thank goodness you came to your senses and join the best of the best, the Marines), and so many other goals. You not only achieved all of them but exceeded them. You made so many of us look up to you, respect you, and love you.

As the holidays are coming up, I can sympatize with your family on how hard it's going to be. Please continue to watch over them and I'll continue to pray for them.

You'll always have a special place in my heart and I miss you.

S.O.S.
Friend

November 20, 2006

Good By My Friend.
In the days gone by you've touched us all,
With a passion and fire you met your call.
To know you was not just happen chance,
But kindered spirits with a fighters stance.
Your dream of saving lives is not at its end,
Merely a new torch carrier doing your intend.
You're missed everyday, yet you are still here,
We carry you inside, to withdraw a heavy tear.
You left us without a reason, so it would seem,
But God had a reason, to lead His Force Team.

Sgt. Michael Davis
LASD FOTU (Force Training)

November 2, 2006

I LOVE YOU DAVE

RICH PIQUETTE
BROTHER

October 26, 2006

Hi Buddy,

Thinking of you...always. I keep your wife, children, parents and all who's lives you touched in my prayers. I still can't believe your gone. I miss you dearly and will see you in heaven.

Rest in peace.

October 23, 2006

Dave,

I heard about your accident only 3 days ago. I am still not sure I can write this without stopping to wipe away tears. For the two years we served together in the Marine Detachment you became a true friend. The friendship you gave me in two years could last 2 lifetimes. We laughed, fought, bled, and even cried together. It's been said one of the few things we can choose in life are our friends, I am blessed you chose me! My wife and children are touched everyday from the influences of our friendship. I will see you again someday, until then, rest in peace brother...Semper Fi

My best wishes and deepest sympathy go out to all of Dave's family and friends. He had an immeasurable impact on us all. Keep faith that his spirit lives on. God Bless

Robert S. Gaskin Cpl USMC 1990-1994
Friend

October 11, 2006

DAVE TODAY WAS MOMS BIRTHDAY.IT WASN'T THE SAME WITHOUT YOU THERE.I CALLED MOM THIS MORNING TO WISH HER A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND SHE WAS JUST CRYING.DAVE I MISS YOU BROTHER.I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO BRING YOU BACK.THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING UP DAVE.ITS GOING TO BE TOUGH BRO.YOU ARE DEEPLY MISSED.THERE IS NOT ONE DAY THAT GOES BY WHEN I DON'T TALK ABOUT HOW GREAT YOU WERE.LOVE ALWAYS YOUR LITTLE BRO!

RICH PIQUETTE
BROTHER

October 11, 2006

To the entire Piquette family, my heart and prayers go out to all of you. I knew David in high school and I considered him one of my best buddies. I will always remember hanging out at his house in Lake Forest and him educating me on his love for his reptiles as well as the USMC. David , Brian & Gene..the inseperatable trio! Always together. Can't forget that! I do miss our high school years, what a blast we all had. I will never forget your amazing smile and attitude. May your wife and children always know what an unbelieveable friend you were. You will always be remembered. I'm leaving you this poem:
Don't grieve for me now, for now I'm Free,
I'm following the path God Laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, To love , To work, Or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the end of the day.
It's only for a while that we must part,
so bless the memories within your heart.
A friendship shared, A laugh, A kiss,
Ah yes, these things we will miss,
Be not burdened with times of sarrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full , I savored much,
Good Friends, Good Times,
A loved one's touch
Perhaps my life seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now, he set me free,
and when you must come
this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile, and say-
"WELCOME HOME"

Rachel Kreza
High School Friend

September 26, 2006

Rich,
May your pain be eased knowing that your brother will have a tremendous life-long influence on many people, especially all of the recruits he taught at the academy. You will never know how many deputies'lives will be saved over our careers due to his passion for teaching us proper defensive tactics. His legacy will live on in our careers.

Deputy
LASD

September 25, 2006

DAVE ITS FRIDAY NIGHT AND I CANT STOP THINKING ABOUT YOU.I MISS YOU SO MUCH.I LOVE YOU FOR ALWAYS BRO:)

RICH PIQUETTE
BROTHER

September 22, 2006