Oceanside Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Reflections for Police Officer Daniel S. Bessant
Rest In Peace Brother, Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and coworkers.
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
December 20, 2017
Thinking of you Danny Boy!
Police Corporal, Retired
Oceanside Police Department, California
July 3, 2017
Not a day goes by Danny that I don't think about you and remember your sacrifice... I saw a photo of you recently that I had not seen before but your smile was the same one I'd seen a thousand times... I know I will see you again but my heart still breaks as I think back on all the great moments with you... Miss you buddy... xoxo
Shirl
Oceanside Police/Tustin Police - Retired
May 12, 2017
Thinking of you brother on St. Patrick's
"Slán Mo Dheartháir Tar éis Titim"
Instructor Matt "Teach" Lyons
FLETC
March 12, 2017
Hard to believe it's been 10 years.
Still thinking of you Danny!
Instructor Matt Lyons
FLETC
December 20, 2016
http://fox5sandiego.com/2016/10/27/arrest-made-10-years-after-oceanside-cop-killed/
Miss you brother
DEPUTY James Gehris
Lincoln County Sheriffs Office (WI)
November 2, 2016
Hi Dan!
I was never blessed with the honor of meeting you in person, but boy Oh boy have I heard a ton of great stories from Richie!
Alot has happened since you've been gone. Richie is a step-dad to my 2 older kids, (James and Aubriana), and he is also a father to our 2 Kids together, (Daniel and Genevieve). Daniel was named after you and I can see at age 7 he is a a perfect blend of you and his dad! Genevieve was born in 2011 and has rocked richies world completely! Seeing him with her would melt your heart! Richie has come a long way and it's still tough to talk about you at times, but he finds a way to laugh about how goofy you 2 were together and seeing his smile is a reflection of all the good times you both shared .
I just wanted to share Richie's updates and let you know you are not forgotten.
Renee Scaggs
Best-friends wife
October 29, 2016
God bless and keep you always
PO2 Taylor Noa
USN
October 29, 2016
Happy Birthday Danny! We think of you everyday! We all miss you so much! ❤ Sending all our love to you in Heaven! ❤
Zoe and Richard Scaggs
Friend
October 16, 2016
he was a great guy i loved him
Susanna Riehm
i i'm his nice
August 4, 2016
Hi Danny... 9 years... seriously where did 9 years go... you are missed as much today as you ever were... we will never forget... never never never... briefly spoke to your dad the other day, brought back a lot of memories... seems like such a short time ago we were laughing and joking about good times... it's how I will always remember you... miss you so much, always will...
Shirl
Retired
December 20, 2015
Rest In Peace
Corporal Matt Lyons, Retired
Oceanside Police Department, California
December 20, 2015
Hi Dan...Happy Birthday! Sorry, I am a day late. Sending all our love to you in Heaven! Miss you everyday!! XXOO
Zoe Scaggs
Friend
October 17, 2015
Thinking of you today. The fishing is the best it's been in 30 years! 200lb Bluefin tuna 3 miles out of Oside this past week. Wish we could grab a Rooster burger and a frosty schooner!
Off. Jonathan Hoover
Friend and OPD
July 23, 2015
This breaks my heart. I knew Danny's parents before Danny was born. So I saw him grow up and even worked with him at Longs before he became a police officer. He was also a security guard at Palomar college when I went back to school. After he became a police officer he used to walk into Longs and yell out my name real loud. He loved embarrassing me! LOL I remember when one of my managers walked up to me and told me that the police officer who got shot was someone we worked with before. I just said "oh no, not Danny" and sunk to the floor and cried. I couldn't imagine what his parents were going through. Now, I see his name up on a huge memorial sign on highway 5 and think how much he would love that! Way to young to die, but I know that he is living it up in heaven with all his practical jokes!
Jennifer Rose-Soule
Friend
April 28, 2015
Hi Danny... Your 8th anniversary has come and gone... so many people still honoring you, missing you... saw your story on the news tonight and it made me so sad... My heart is heavy tonight, 2 New York police officers murdered today... every time an officer is killed I think about you and Tony and it really angers me...I'm really worried about all your brothers and sisters in blue...it just isn't safe out there... I miss you Danny, everyone does... We will never forget.... ever...
Shirl
OPD Retired
December 21, 2014
You, me, and Scaggs hanging out at the front desk. You always had a sme and could crack us up.
Always remembered!
Cheryl Spotts
Past OPD Dispatcher
December 21, 2014
I still remember that night like it was yesterday. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about all the good times. Miss ya buddy. :-(
Pete Ybarra
Friend / Co-Worker
December 20, 2014
Miss ya bud.
Brock
friend
December 17, 2014
Always in our thought Danny!
Matt Lyons
OSPD
December 2, 2014
Dan,
Just thinking about you. I have your remembrance bracelet on. You are still missed, brother. Keep the streets safe up there.
Lieutenant Leonard Cosby
Oceanside Police
November 1, 2014
Hey Dan,
Was just thinking of you while out on patrol. Once again the weather here is getting cold and it will be snowing soon. Driving in the snow is not as fun as you would think. My trip to California was awesome. Oceanside has changed big time. I almost lost it when i saw your name on the Interstate. I am glad they put your name up though so everyone can see it and remember you. I know your watching all of us from Heaven but I still like to post on here. I miss you brother.
Deputy James Gehris
Lincoln County S.O.
October 18, 2014
RIP
Matt Lyons
OSPD
June 20, 2014
Rest Easy Officer Dan Bassant. Im a student at Mission Hills High school in San Marcos California. im doing a research paper on Officers Down and I remember my teacher/mentor talking about you. It is a loss to us people but a gain to Heaven. you will always be remembered. - Dennis Bailon
Student At Mission Hills High School
N/A
May 2, 2014
Hi Danny.... saw your dad and brother recently.... his broken heart cannot be hidden and seeing it broke mine all over again... you are so missed, by so many... I visit your marker in the old cemetery often... it is there that you and I have some special moments remembering some of the things we once shared... of course I do all the talking, but I know you are listening...it was such an honor to work with you, and even more so to be your friend... I miss you terribly.
Shirl
February 25, 2014
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