Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

There are no words I can use to relieve the suffering of the friends, family and fellow OPD officers. I wish things like this were a rare occurance. Never forget the life this officer led. Keep him alive in your memory for all times. I salute Officer Bessant and I have added his family and friends to our church's prayer list.

Patrol Officer
DLA Police

December 23, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

December 22, 2006

Our prayers are with you

December 22, 2006

Dear Officer Dan Bessant,

I am applying to work as a Police Officer in your Department, and have gotten to know a few people from your Police Family. When I heard on the news of what had happened my heart sunk, I felt the sadness of having lost a dear friend even though I never met you. I am sure that you are in good hands now, and that God is showing you just what He means by Unconditional Love. My prayers went to you last night, for a safe passage...

Thank you for putting your life on the line so I can sleep safe at night, so I can have people such as yourself to call upon when I need help.

Tonight I will pray for your wife and baby boy. It must be so hard for them. Know that they will have the support and love of your entire Department, City and Country! Your life did not go by unnoticed, you made a huge difference here and because of you many lives were changed forever.

God bless you and your family Officer Dan Bessant. You are a HERO.

Rest in Divine Peace brother...

Police Applicant - Ricardo Figueiredo
OPD

December 22, 2006

Danny Boy! My buddy! Rest in Peace! You have spread your laughter and humor across this department and to all those who were in your life! You made a difference buddy boy! Slainte my Irish friend!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Department

December 22, 2006

To the wife, child, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Bessant-----you are in our prayers.

K Houston
North Carolina

December 22, 2006

After the tragic loss of a fellow officer, a good friend told me, as we struggled for reasons why we had just lost Ofc. Dan Picagli, What would we learn from losing someone who never touched our lives???? There is a lesson in Ofc. Bessant's passing...trust me...you just have to open your heart to it...He is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, brothers and sisters of the Oceanside Police Department, and most of all, his wife and baby..Im so sorry for your loss!

Ofc. Bridget Brosnahan
New Haven Police Department

December 22, 2006

It takes a special person to be a Police Officer. God bless your loved ones, both your immediate family and Police family. Even though these are sad times for your friends, family and brother in blue. Know that they are truly thankful for every day, hour, minute that you were in their lives. Know that they will continue to think of you every day. Weather it brings to them a smile of happiness from a fond memory, or a sorrowful tear. Let them know your still watching them from above.

Thank you for choosing to serve and protect, and for putting your life on the line for the safety of others.

Thank you for your service !!!
As well a thank you to your extended police brothers and sisters whom continue to serve and protect.
May you rest in Peace.

On Behalf of us all:
Americas 911 Foundation
www.americas911foundation.org
Supporting Fire Police and EMS

Officer William Statler
PD Conemaugh Township, Cambria County PA

December 22, 2006

Another officer in Blue lost in a one week time. May you rest in peace.

Regina Beachler
glendale, az

December 22, 2006

Godspeed Officer Bessant. Your life and loss will not be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

December 22, 2006

I HAVE KNOW IDEA WHO YOU ARE BUT MY HEART IS STILL SAD KNOWING ANOTHER BROTHER IN ARMS HAS FALLEN. R.I.P.

SH
CSPD

December 22, 2006

Rest in peace Dan.

Ofc. Andy Arena
Delray Beach (FL) Police Department

December 22, 2006

Mrs Bessant, family and members of the Oceanside Police Dept. - You are all in my prayers during extremely difficult time as words cannot express the sincere sympathy for this totally unnecessary act of violence.

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
With sun shine warm against your face,
and rain fall softly uon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Rest in Peace Officer Bessant as your work here on earth is done - God Bless and THANK YOU.

Wife of Retired Detective & Mother of Police Officer

December 22, 2006

We are all saddened to hear of the loss of yet another brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and loved ones. May you rest in peace brother and thank you for doing the lords work.

Officer Shawn Villano
California Highway Patrol

December 22, 2006

Officer Bessant,
I know that you will be looking down upon your child and wife, in peace at the left hand of God. I pray that your family knows that my family shares their sorrows and offer our prayers and promise to NEVER FORGET...

Sgt. Matthew Murphy
Macomb County Sheriff's Office Michigan

December 22, 2006

Thank you for wearing the uniform. You have not died in vain. May God hold your family in His hands.

wife
WVSP Trooper

December 22, 2006

Rest in peace Brother...you gave all you had...Thank You.

Deputy Sheriff
OCSO

December 22, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother

Police Officer
Chicago P.D.

December 22, 2006

You'll be missed my brother.

Ken Newsom
OPD

December 22, 2006

Dan - Rest in peace brother. You and Tony are in a much better place. I pray that you and he watch over us as we continue to do what we have chosen to do in our law enforcement careers. I'm sorry we didn't get to talk much other than a passing "Hello" at VDF, but know that you will be missed by all of those that you have come in contact with.

To my brothers/sisters at OPD - Thanks for the working relationship that we share. Lets not let this happen again. Keep a watch over each other and be strong. Dan and Tony will forever be "HEROS!"

Be Safe and God Bless.

Officer R. Harris #15906
California Highway Patrol - Oceanside

December 22, 2006

Thanks for your dedication and serivce to the citizens of Oceanside, CA. We are proud of for all that you stood for.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

December 22, 2006

"All these were the children of Asher, heads of their fathers’ houses, choice men, warriors and mighty men of valor, chief leaders. And they were recorded by genealogies among the army fit for battle; their number was twenty-six thousand."

1 Chronicles 7:40

December 22, 2006

Dan,

It has been two days and I still can't find the words to write. You will be missed and never forgotten. I will always remeber the poker nights (you and Richie ganging up on me), ball games, and the way you made me laugh with a joke or one of your many funny faces. I am proud to say you are my friend. I saw both sides of you, the funny and the serious. I know how proud you were to become an officer and even more proud to become a Daddy. I know that the most important thing to you in your life was your son and your wife Katelyn. You are a hero and looked up to by many. No one can or will fill your shoes. I will miss you brother..........God Bless you.

Motor Officer T. Wayer
Oceanside Police Department

December 22, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the San Diego Harbor Police Officer's Association, we extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy over the loss of Officer Bessant. Our thoughts and prayers our with the men and women of the Oceanside Police Department and Officer Bessant's family.

R.I.P. Officer Bessant

SDHPOA
San Diego, California

December 22, 2006

God bless you and your love ones. You shall not be forgotten brother.

-UPM

Patrol
Sheridan Police, CO

December 22, 2006