Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Danny Boy,
The BBQ season is upon us!! You should be grillin' in the backyard, surfing, and enjoying our California sunshine...miss you buddy.

Off. Jonathan Hoover
Friend and OPD

June 19, 2010

Hi Danny.... miss you

Shirl
Tustin PD, Formerly Oceanside PD

June 12, 2010

Dan,

As I prepare for my annual trip to Sacramento for the Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony, my thoughts naturally are on those names I know I’ll see on the monument:

Sgt. Vernon Thomas Vanderpool - Palos Verdes Estates Police Department

Capt. Michael Wayne Tracy - Palos Verdes Estates Police Department

Officer Tony W. Zeppetella - Oceanside Police Department

Officer Dan Bessant - Oceanside Police Department

Dan, I miss the “re-enactments” you were famous for. You were a dedicated, hard working officer, and it was a privilege to have served with you.

May you “Rest in Peace”,

Sergeant Kenneth Gow
Oceanside Police Department

Sergeant Kenneth Gow
Oceanside Police Department

April 27, 2010

Would you like to be my FTO???

Off. Jonathan Hoover
Friend and OPD

January 28, 2010

Hi Dan,

Today is baby Danny's 1st Birthday. Time has went by so fast. He is so funny, just like his Uncle Danny! We all miss you so much!

All Our Love To You!

Zoe Scaggs
Best Friends Mom

January 25, 2010

This man pictured here was a great person and friend to many in the city. Getting together last night to remember him at the station house with his family and friends; it is easy see why he was loved. The value of a life has sometimes been measured by those you leave behind. After seeing the calibre and character of those who were in attendance demonstrated to me that Danny had a golden life! Priceless! He will always be remembered, respected, and missed! My best to his immediate family. Wyatt sure looks good. Clearly lots of love in that house! Lest we forget! See ya Danny Boy!

Chowda

Officer Matt Lyons
OSPD

December 21, 2009

Danny Boy,

They did a real nice memorial for you last night and your boy was running around like a wild child. Wyatt LOVED seeing Cassidy last night, she seems happy as can be too. 3 years already, miss you buddy.

Off. Jonathan Hoover
Friend and OPD

December 21, 2009

Miss you Danny Boy

H

December 21, 2009

You're still thought of often and are an inspiration to others. I can't believe 3 years have passed.

Frank

December 20, 2009

Danny,

I can't believe how 3 yrs can go by so fast and yet so slow at the same time. You and your family are thought of every day. Everything has changed since you were taken from us, but I want your family to know that even in death, you are still changing lives for the better. I run into people quite frequently that knew you and have told stories about how you changed their life. Even for me, because of you, I am a better person. Thank you...

Anonymous

December 20, 2009

Hi Danny... just thinking of you today and wanted to stop by and send my love... It's December... almost Christmas... bittersweet my friend. xoxo

Shirl
OPD/TPD

December 8, 2009

Missing you on Turkey Day.

Off. Jonathan Hoover
Friend and OPD

November 26, 2009

Just stopping by to say "Hi." We are missing you so much and sending our love from all of us! You are the "Best Ever!" XXOO

Zoe Scaggs
Best Friends Mom

November 10, 2009

Happy belated Birthday! Miss you buddy...

Off. Jonathan Hoover
Friend and OHPD

October 17, 2009

It's been such a long time since I have written, but NOT ONE DAY goes by that you and your entire family are not thought of or prayed for! Life goes on....but it sure is nice to think of you and smile :) I am one of those people with a keen memory and so I hope you are going to celebrate a very fun birthday in Oct. and one for Wyatt too! Birthday's in Heaven must be really cool! Thanks for the memories bud!

T.S - Family Friend :)
OPD

October 1, 2009

Danny Boy,
Your little one is growing up so fast and is such a happy kid. He's a crack up, telling all kinds of stories...like someone else I know... I think it's about time for him to start swimming so he'll be ready to surf next summer. Miss you buddy.

Off. Jonathan Hoover
Friend and OHPD

July 24, 2009

Hi Danny,

I saw your Dad today and he was busy at work. I just want to let you know I am really missing you and so is Richie.
We love you with all our hearts.

Zoe

Zoe Scaggs
Best Friends Mom

June 15, 2009

thank you for your service and for commitment in protecting citizens of oceanside

cadet j. albergo
espd

May 7, 2009

I wear a sweatshirt with your name on it. I wear it with pride, proud to have your name on my back, you died for your community, I owe you, my neighbors owe you. I did not know you, but I will one day. You are an inspiration to me, and to my closest friends. You are the reason I have applied to be an officer. I graduate in June, and will serve in your honor, along with the honor of my great, great grandfather who died in the line of duty. #1091, you are not forgotten.

Anonymous

May 2, 2009

Hey Dan,

I just found out they found the kid guilty who shot you. I wanted to stop by to say hi because it has been so long since I left a message. Sorry it took so long. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. The short time I knew you you always were happy and fair to everyone. I will pass that on in my career in law enforcement.

K. Carpenter
RSO

April 22, 2009

We got some good news today!! Miss you Brother!

H

April 21, 2009

Gaono was found guilty today! Although I was hired after you had been taken from us, I feel like you are apart of me each time I put on the uniform. OPD has not forgotten about you. I'll see you up there some day....but not yet!

Officer K. Wilson
OPD

April 20, 2009

Happy Easter! I have been trying to do everything double for you this year...I got up EXTRA early for sunrise service, I ate like 8 helpings of brunch (4 for me and 4 for you) and I even took 2 naps this afternoon. It's been hard work...miss you buddy, I have 4 days off that I would love to spend on very important activities like driving to Tecate with you for tortas and coke in a bottle.

Off. Jonathan Hoover
Friend and OHPD

April 12, 2009

Please watch over my sweet little nephew...He just got there

Anonymous

April 10, 2009

Watch over my sweet nephew

Anonymous

April 10, 2009