Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Danny,
Working another shift up here in the north. Can you believe its -13 degrees outside. Crazy. Was just thinking about the few ride-a-longs I did with you before going to the sand box. I never thought I would be in this profession. I was planning on being in the Marines forever. I think those few times I went out with you made me want to do this job when I got out. Thanks brother. I will be coming out to visit friends and family in August next year. I wish I could visit you too. Well, I know your up there looking out for me and all the brothers and sisters. I can still remember the night my brother called me and said that you had been shot. I was in the academy in Florida. Thanks for being a great man and friend Dan. You will never be forgotten.

Deputy James Gehris
Lincoln County S.O.

December 10, 2013

Another year... Still thinking about you often. There are little things here and there that remind us of you; you're funny impersonations and goofy comments. Please continue to look over us.

KP
OPD

November 30, 2013

happy bday, Dan, miss you today more than usual.

Sergeant Jeff Novak
OPD

October 17, 2013

Sending out a prayer to Dan's family and friends. Dan you were always a good son, friend, cop, husband, & dad! Someone mentioned you in briefing this morning!

Lest We Forget!
OSPD

August 10, 2013

Hey Dan, Just got home from another shift. I live in Wisconsin now. Weird I know. No good burritos here. Anyway, I was just on my computer and noticed my folded flag with your picture in it (my personal tribute). I still have the mini badge for OPD (think I bought it at Knotts Berry Farm) that I take to work every day. I miss you brother. Still have your cell number in my phone. I cant delete it. A few posts below this one is from a Phyllis Loya. She is the mother of a fallen Police Officer and Marine Officer who was my series commander in boot camp. I know you have met Larry in heaven. Let him know to save me a spot when my watch is over. Love you Dan.

Deputy James G
Lincoln S.O.

June 14, 2013

I miss you brother.

Officer Ronald Vicent
Friend /Chino P.D.

March 14, 2013

Hi Dan,

I miss you brother.

Officer Ronald Vicent
Friend /Chino P.D.

March 14, 2013

Bridge Named for Hero!

Matt
OSPD

March 10, 2013

Hey Dan. Just reflecting about some our trips and the good times we had. Miss you buddy!

Richie Scaggs

February 7, 2013

Danny Boy,

Thinking of you today, like most days. I still can't believe I'm going on a run this afternoon to honor you. I remember running with you in the Academy, not our favorite activity. I'll make up for it tonight with good food, red wine, and great company. Miss you buddy...

Off. Jonathan Hoover
Friend and OPD

December 20, 2012

Six long years but I can still see you entertaining us wih your word for word rendition of the cable guy on our hunting/fishing trips. I really miss those trips.

Frank
SAPD

December 20, 2012

Happy Birthday Danny! We think about you and talk about you all the time...as you know! We love you and miss you so much!!! With All Our Love...Always, Zoe and Richard

Zoe Scaggs
Friend

October 16, 2012

I have truly missed you. All most everyday I think about you. A lot has happen in 5 years, on December 12th 2007 I gave birth to our son, Donovan and on December 7th 2009 I gave birth to our daughter, Alexandra. We have a wonderful family. Alan and I have a picture of you in our office and everyday we touch your picture before we go to work, just to let you know we are thinking of you.

My father and I went to Washington, D.C. in May. We went to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. I found your name (panel: 42-E: 25) and there was a photo of you with flowers near your name. I took two rubbings of your name. I am planning on mailing one to your son. I am so sorry, that you are not around to give your son hugs, play ball, take him to the beach and tell him you love him. I know you are watching over him. Your family and friends tell your son all about you (crazy stories, loving stories) and I know he is very proud of his father.

Warden Liz Gregory
Department of Fish and Game and a Friend

July 14, 2012

A hero may fall but shall never be forgotten, RIP Sir.....

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

June 1, 2012

Danny, Your testimony lives on. It's an encouragement to all of us.

Sergeant Leonard Cosby
Oceanside Police

May 22, 2012

Hey Danny Boy! Miss you!

Chowda
OSPD

April 15, 2012

Reading all these posts makes me very sad! That's all for now...i'll write more later!

John Wysocki
Friend

April 13, 2012

Hey Dan,
Was just going through some old school papers and saw our invitation to the "Future leaders" confrence in San Diego. That was a good trip that got us out of class for a while. Still missing you buddy. I hope your family is doing well. My brother and I and Robert and Mike will never forget you. We had good times going off roading after school. I know your smiling down on me from heaven. Take it easy up there. We will all be together in the future for round two of this great existance.

Police Officer
LDF Police

April 11, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Bessant. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 19, 2012

Dan - Thinking of you today, Bro. Saw your dad recently. Hard to believe you've been gone this long. You are not forgotten.

Sgt. Leonard Cosby
Oceanside Police

January 9, 2012

Hey Danny.... Been thinking about you so much lately, I guess because of the date... yesterday I was talking about my cadet and your name popped up.... I was thinking about the first cadet I ever supervised... you... you went on to be so much to so many people, I miss you terribly my friend... all my love....

Shirl

January 3, 2012

You are thought of everyday and we Thank the Lord for the Blessing of your crazy, sweet memories! Someday we will see you face to face again...Keep Looking Over Us. You're an Angel! Take care Buddy! Love You Lots!

OPD
Family

December 21, 2011

I cant believe it has been 5 years since you were taken from us. You still love on in our hearts! God Bless You! Gone, but never, ever will you be forgotten!

Antoinette Epps

December 20, 2011

This is for you buddy! "Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.

Rest in Peace Friend! So lucky to have known you and had you in my life!

Chowda
OSPD

December 20, 2011

This is for you buddy! "Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.

Rest in Peace Friend! So lucky to have known you and had you in my life!

Chowda
OSPD

December 20, 2011