Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

rest in peace....

PO K. McKelvey
Vanderbilt PD

July 12, 2006

Dave,
I miss you so much, I don't know what to do in the morning, missing our conversations we use to have as you drive to work. I remember the trouble I went thru dragging you from Vietnam to the States to give you a better life here. Even at a young age you said you wanted to help others and that you would make your mark in the world, as your sister was determine only to make money. In high school I watch your determination and discpline grow within you when you where on the wrestling team and snacking on baby food to keep your weight down. From there I was so proud when you graduated from the Marine Corp. I was so shock on my 1st visit to see you in bootcamp with your now trade mark short haircut to learn your were the squad leader. From there you went on to persue a life long dream of joining the police force. I know that the happiest moment for you was when they pin the sheriff badge on you. You have accomplish so much in your life and though it was cut short, you have touch so many lives. I am so proud to raise such a wonderful son, brother, uncle, husband and father. I will miss you soooo much and want you to know that mommy will always keep you in my heart

Lan Piquette
mom

July 12, 2006

DAVID WAS A TRUE WARRIOR THAT UNDERSTOOD HIS MISSION AS A POLICE OFFICER AND A SOLIDER. HE WAS FEARLESS OF ANY CHALLENGE AND COMMITTED TO ALWAYS GIVING 100%..NOTHING LESS! IN ADDITION TO HIS SUPERB WORK PRODUCTION.

DAVID IS NOW A SOLDIER FOR GOD. HE IS A SPECIAL ANGEL GUARDING THE GATES OF HEAVEN. GOD TRUELY SELECTED THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON WE HAD TO OFFER FOR THAT PRESTIGIOUS POSITION.

THOUGH I HAVE NOT SPOKEN WITH YOU FOR SOMETIME, I'VE ALWAYS HEARD UPDATES BY ROB ON YOUR SUCSESS AND FAMILY LIFE. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY OF US. GODBLESS YOUR FAMILY.

MATT

Officer Matthew Widger
Pasadena PD

July 11, 2006

Dave and Family,
On behalf of all the members of Colton Police Department and I, we can not express our sadness for the loss of our fellow brother. We know you are now walking with the Lord and teaching great ground moves. Your dedication, honor and respect are a model for others to follow. To your family we pray for all of you during this time. We ask for the Lord to comfort your family.

Chief Ken Rulon
Colton Police Departmetn

July 11, 2006

Dave,

I am struggling with words to properly represent the loss we are all feeling. You were blessed with all the qualities needed to be a great Cop. Toughness, desire, humility, courage, empathy, wisdom, passion, and loyalty. But these traits reach deeper than law enforcement, they epitomize what we all should strive to be.

Please realize this...You made a difference in everybody that had the privilege of knowing you.

This passage from the Bible seems to embody your life, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. (II Timothy 4:7-8). I know there is a place in Heaven where you can run again and smile that boyish smile.

We will never forget you. For those who knew you well and loved you, the pain will be deep and enduring. The Department, too, will long feel the loss of a wonderful soul. We can find consolation only in faith, for we know in our hearts that you can make your home beyond the stars, safe in God's promise of eternal life.

Farewell, my friend. I am sure you have already heard these divine words. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your Master."

God Bless.

Jason Wolak
LASD

July 11, 2006

DAVE,
ALTHOUGH I KNEW YOU FOR A SHORT TIME, I LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT YOU FROM THE STORY'S YOUR MOM TOLD ME. SHE WAS VERY PROUD OF YOU AND LOVED YOU VERY MUCH. HER EYES LIT UP WHEN SHE SPOKE OF YOU. YOU ALWAYS MADE HER SMILE. YOUR FATHER ALSO WAS VERY PROUD OF YOU AND TOLD ME STORIES OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. YOU WERE THE SON EVERY PARENT WOULD BE PROUD TO HAVE AND WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. WATCH OVER US FROM HEAVEN AND REST IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD MY BROTHER. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD GRANT THEM PEACE AND COMFORT.

RICH

DEPUTY RICHARD BOJORQUEZ
LASD

July 11, 2006

"GOD SPEED" BROTHER.

DEPUTY M. METCALF
LOS ANGELES CO. SHERIFF

July 11, 2006

DAVE I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE. I WAS JUST WITH YOU ON THE 4TH. NOTHING FEELS REAL YET. I FEEL LIKE YOU JUST WENT TO VEGAS OR SOMETHING. I KEEP CALLING YOUR CELL JUST TO HEAR YOUR VOICE. DAVE IM DYING INSIDE PLEASE HELP ME GET THROUGH ALL OF THIS. I ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO YOU.YOU WERE THE PERFECT BIG BROTHER. I WILL MAKE SURE I AM THERE FOR SHAWNA AND THE KIDS. I WAS JUST AT YOUR HOUSE WITH JUSTIN. I PROMISE I WILL HELP RAISE HIM LIKE YOU WOULD HAVE WANTED. I HAVE PLENTY OF STORIES FOR YOUR KIDS. IT SEEMS JUST LIKE YESTERDAY WHEN WE USE TO SHARE BUNK BEDS. I MISS THOSE DAYS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT A GREAT DAD,BROTHER,UNCLE,SON, AND DEPUTY YOU WERE.I LOVE YOU FOREVER DAVE.YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BROTHERS PRAYER
The room is in near darkness now, lit only by a faint firelight. The flames are dying – no! I will not use that word! – yet you remain pale and unmoving, your only colour a faint flush of fever.
It seems I have been at your side for an eternity, holding you, calling you. I talk incessantly, until I weary of my own voice, offering you an anchor, something to cling to when you finally cease your desperate wanderings in nightmare. I try to follow you, to show you the path of return, but you are lost to me, lost in darkness. I cannot find you.
Please, my brother, hear my voice. Come back to me, to all of us, wake from your dreams of darkness and return to the light. Where are you? What evil thoughts haunt your dreams? Why do you not wake?
My fear grows that you are lost to us, and I fear for the future. I do not think I could continue alone, without you at my side, for we have been together all our lives – yet I know our parents could not endure a double loss.
I love you, DAVE Please do not leave me.

RICHARD PIQUETTE
BROTHER

July 11, 2006

One of the most outstanding Sheriffs, son, brother,relative, and friend. My best friend's brother is a hero in many ways. Served our country, serverd our county, and did it with such detail and compassion. At age 34, accomplished more then most could in a life time. Not only did you make a difference to our nation you made a difference to our lives and always will.
Thanks to the parents of Dave Stan Piquette for bringing out the best in us all..
jeff
friend

jeff
Best friends brother

July 11, 2006

May God be with the family, friends and sibling officers of Deputy Piquette during your time of mourning. Rest in peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

July 11, 2006

God Bless you Dave! May you be at peace in Heaven. You are an awesome man and we will miss you dearly. Please look over us. Love Gray

Deputy Grayson Kline
Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.

July 11, 2006

DAVE,

I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE. I KEEP THINKING YOU ARE JUST ON VACATION. I STILL CALL YOUR CELL PHONE JUST TO HEAR YOUR VOICE. IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD. I WAS JUST WITH YOU AT YOUR HOUSE FOR THE 4TH. IM SO HAPPY WE HAD A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP. I ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO YOU SINCE WE WERE LITTLE. DAVE YOU WERE SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME. I ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT YOU TO EVERYONE. NOW ALL I HAVE ARE MEMORIES. DAVE I FEEL LIKE YOU ARE WITH ME EVERYDAY NOW. THIS IS THE HARDEST THING I HAVE EVER BEEN THROUGH DAVE. PLEASE GIVE ME THE STRENGTH I NEED DAVE. I PROMISE WILL MAKE SURE I AM THERE FOR SHAWNA AND JUSTIN AND JORDAN. I WILL HELP RAISE THEM JUST LIKE YOU WOULD. I WILL NEVER LET ANYONE FORGET ABOUT YOU DAVE.I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER BROTHER!

RICHARD PIQUETTE
BROTHER

July 11, 2006

God bless the family of Deputy David Stan Piquette and the L.A. Co Sheriff's Department. R.I.P. Brother Ofiicer we have the watch now. Never forgotten!!!!!

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Department

July 11, 2006

To the FAMILY and Friends of Officer Piquette;

My heart goes out to you from afar. Please know that our prayers are with you all. The picture of him says a lot about him and I can only imagine what you are all going through.
He is with the other Blue Angles now and has his wings on all of his loved ones!! and then some!

Lake County Sheriff's Office, Florida

July 11, 2006

Dave I could not belive this could happen to someone like you. You were a great friend and an awesome cop who deserved better. I can not imagine what your family is going through with out you stud.
Why does God always take the best one's? He must know something we don't and he needs the best to keep everthing in heaven in line.
I know We will see each other again someday in a better place free of crime. When we do it will be my turn to tap you out. With your assistance may God protect us all from evil down here on earth who do our best to protect others.
Say Hi to Mike, Jerry and Ronny for me.
I'll miss you Bro!

Deputy Jarrod Jensen
LASD

July 11, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss Shawna. My God be with you and the Twins during this difficult time.

Sandy
(Sonja's sister)

July 11, 2006

You will never know how many deputy sheriffs and police officers you have helped to stay alive with the expertise you provided on a daily basis. Your professionalism, dedication, and friendship will be missed by many, especially me.

Deputy Sheriff John Sanford
LASD/Co-Worker

July 11, 2006

Dave, Hi still can't believe what happen I just keep staring at your picture here. You touched so many people lives even the little people that don't belong to a station or wear a badge. I keep your family in prayers and pray for guidence during this time. Please watch over my family and friends when they are out in the street and I'll take what you said, "I've got heart" no YOU do!.....

Police Officers Prayer Poem
"THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL"
"Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped
his shoes were shinning, just as brightly as his badge brass.

The Lord said, "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 answered, "No Lord, I guess I ain't,
because those who carry badges can't always be saints". "I've had to work most
Sundays and at times my talk was rough... and sometimes I've been violent because
the streets are awful tough".

"But I've never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...so I worked a lot of
overtime when bills got to steep". "I never passed up a cry for help, though at
times I shook with fear...And sometimes I may have wept unmanly tears".

"I know I may not deserve a place among the people here...They never wanted me
except to calm their fears".

"If you have a place for me here, Lord it doesn't need to be grand...I've never
expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand".

There was a silence all around the heavens, where Saints had often trod as the
policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now policeman, You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on
Heaven's Street, You've done your time in Hell".

Rest in Peace my friend hugs bugs,

CornDog
Friend/Family of Deputies

July 11, 2006

David, you will be truly missed by everyone whom you have touched with your professional demeanor, knowledgeable training, and kind personality. I recently asked you to thank the troops for their help during a life threatening incident. In a straight-from-the-heart reply, you told me the following:

"I know having worked Century Station the rallying of troops is something that is done because it does come for the heart. Century Station is no stranger to losing one of our own and we know how hard it can be. We as a station have dealt with this type of tragedy way too often. Trust me the guys at the station would do it again.....as far as we are all concerned we are all one big family. Semper Fi!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Dave... In this time of need, the troops are rallying for you and your family. A life cannot be replaced, but you will always be remembered and respected for the great man you are and the impact on the lives of the people who were lucky enough to know you. God bless you and your family.

Cpl. Terry Goeckner
Downey PD

July 11, 2006

...I miss you brother.

rest in peace

mns
LASD

July 11, 2006

Deputy Piquette, the picture accompanying your memorial page shows what appears to be a guy who just loves life and is out to have a good time. To take a job in law enforcement, you certainly had that serious side as well, but it's the guy in that picture that will be missed most of all. I know you'll never be far from the sides of those you have left behind.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

July 11, 2006

It was an absolute honor to work with and alongside David. He was the comsumate professional in every sense of the word. I saw first hand how he loved teaching recruits and how much he enjoyed being around them. Simply put, Dave was damn good at what he did and did it better than most people. I believe that God holds a special place in heaven for people like Dave and for some comfort in the fact that he is in the company of so many special people who come before him. Dave, you can rest assured my friend that your legacey of excellence, dedication, and committment will carry on by your family at the Training Bureau and by the hundreds of recruits whose lives you touched. Rest in peace my friend.

Lieutenant
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

July 11, 2006

I'm glad I had the opportunity to know you and work with you. You will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace.

Deputy Kelly Huffman
LASD

July 11, 2006

What a tragic loss. I saw the footage of the crash and can only imagine what Deputy Piquette's family must have felt. May God bless them and give them the strength to make it through this difficult time.

Thank you Deputy Piquette for all your years of dedicated service. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has lost a true hero.

Police Officer L. Garcia
Los Angeles Police Dept

July 11, 2006

Deputy Piquette, Rest in Peace brother.

Invest. Mike Bradford (ret)
Tallahassee (Fl) Police

July 11, 2006