Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dave,
Just thinking of you. Hope you are still watching over us. We miss you!!

Lisa McMahon
friend

July 7, 2009

To Deputy David Stan Piquette, his family and his fellow officers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Piquette’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Piquette and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

July 7, 2009

Thoughts of you are frequent. I try to share them with Shawna as I know her heart is still broken and will never be repaired. Your precious Justin and Jordan are just beautiful! Shawna is doing an amazing job keeping to her promises to raise your children the way the two of you always planned. I know you are very proud of her and the decisions she has made.
Still cant believe that 3 years ago to the minute, our lives were forever changed. It is so sad, but reassuring how you continue to affect us all, you have such a legacy. (I dont think you would ever admit or agree to such a thing, but it is true!) With much Love!

KPG
Friend

July 6, 2009

DAVE IM WORKING AT TTCF NOW. ALMOST EVERYDAY I RUN INTO SOMEONE WHO HAS SOMETHING NICE TO SAY ABOUT YOU. IT IS AMAZING HOW YOU HAVE TOUCHED SO MANY DAVE. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY, I REMEMBER EVERYTHING, WILL NEVER FORGET.

RICH PIQUETTE
BROTHER

June 26, 2009

Hi David,

Your Niece graduated today! When you looked down you will be so proud of her, she is so beautiful and grown up! Your whole family celebrated today and we think of you Dave! We miss you! We love you!!

Mom and family
Family

June 13, 2009

David, Life without you is not the same to me. Miss you 24/7. Lisa, your sister, had knee surgery a couple days ago. Keep an eye on her and help her heal quickly. I always love you.

Lan Piquette
Mom

June 6, 2009

Thanks for watching over all of us Dave!!

Kelly
friend

June 6, 2009

Hey David,

On May 27, 2009 Mom and Dad spent the day along with a thousand other visitors remembering you Dave. Everyone complemented on how beautiful your memorial is. Both Dad and I spent the three day holiday weekend tending to it in honor of you. Justin and Jordan are getting big and are very proud of their father. Your brother, Ritchie, is carrying on your legacy, and becoming an honorable deputy like yourself.

Miss you and love you!

Always,

Mom and Family

Mom
Lan Piquette

May 31, 2009

Dave, Happy Memorial Day Brother. Thank you for your service and dedication. Keep the heavens safe, and watch over your little ones. Semper Fi

Smitty
USMC VET RETIRED PD

May 25, 2009

DAVID I SPENT THE WHOLE DAY WITH JUSTIN AND JORDAN FOR THEIR BIRTHDAYS. TOOK THEM TO BREAKFAST AND THEN WE WENT TO THE TOY STORE TO BUY THEM SOME PRESENTS. AFTER THAT I TOOK THEM TO SCHOOL. WOW THEY ARE GETTING SO BIG. JUSTIN LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU. JORDAN IS STILL DADDYS LIL PRINCESS. WE ALL MISS YOU ALOT DAVID. I LOVE U ALWAYS.

LAN PIQUETTE
MOM

April 26, 2009

Dave,
I still can't get over the fact that you are no longer here. We have known each other since we were 10 years old. I can still remember us coming along to work with your dad Bill. I always look up to your dad and often call him uncle Bill. Our mothers are and still good friends, she would tell me that periodically Lan would visit her and sometime they would have lunch together. My mother often speak highly of you, and said that you are a good son to Lan.

Sadly I have lost contact with your sister Lisa and your brother Ritchie. Once they see this I hope they will contact me so we can keep in touch.

Patrick Nguyen
Friend

March 4, 2009

Hi Dave, Only two more days and it will be Valentines Day I miss you a bunch. I have had the flu for three weeks. Can you please help me get better? I have been seeing the kids for every weekend know and i am so proud of Jorden. She is in kindergatern and is doing Girl Scouts. Rich, Lisa and I have been helping her sell cookies like crazy. Justin, has been going to do wrestling like you wanted him to do too. It is like your dream come true. Pat has been taking good care of Justin. Everything is ok for know, next week Justin and Jorden will come visit Lisa's family for a few days in San Diego and I will be there, with your kids. We are thinking about you 24/7. Love You.

Lan Piquette
Mom

February 12, 2009

Piquette Family,
I am only now hearing of Dave's death. I served with Dave aboard the Theodore Roosevelt. He was one of my work out partners while on deployment. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was a true professional. Words can not express how sorry I am that he is no longer with you. I have a few pictures of Dave from our days on the ship. If your interested I will send them to you. My e-mail is kupcrzy@msn.com. I wish you all well, and I will pray for you. Dave, SEMPER FI BROTHER, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU ARE A TRUE WARRIOR, A SOLDIER OF THE SEA, A SOLDIER OF THE STREETS, AND NOW OF SOLDIER OF THE SKY.

Chris Smith
USMC MARDET/ Retired VBPD

February 12, 2009

Dear Piquette Family,
I recently heard of the passing of David and I am so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of serving with Cpl Piquette aboard the Roosevelt. The Marine Detachment was a very tight group of Marines and all of us had great times together. When I heard what happened lots of the memories came back to me some fun some crazy and some sad. But the best thing is that I will never forget them because I got to share them with Cpl Piquette. Semper Fi

Sgt Chris Lindsay
USMC 1992-2000

February 12, 2009

Life is just not the same without you. Miss u so much.

d.g
friend

January 19, 2009

Shawna, Jordan, Justin, Mr and Mrs Piquette -
I have come to this site often and read the reflections left by family, friends, fellow law enforcement and strangers. I have left several of my own over the past two years. I am heart-broken for your pain and can only offer my thank yous for Deputy Piquette's training of me and so many others. I STILL hear his voice when I'm dealing with a suspect "Watch the hands - hands kill". I think of the LAPD officer Christina Ripatti who was shot by a suspect, and admittedly did not watch his hands. I think of what I need to do if things go sideways and I need to take someone down or use a control hold. Force Training was by far the most important part of my training, as the skills learned will keep me and my partners alive. I do not take this lightly, as I am 10-8 often as a reserve deputy. I just wanted you all to know how much your husband, daddy, son's training has meant to so many, many you will never hear from. But I speak for all of us in saying "Thank You" for having Deputy Piquette in our lives. May we always live up to his expectations of us - he would expect no less.
I see that Ritchie is at TT - I'm sure his bro is watching over him (and hopefully not teaching him any bad habits!)
Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Reserve Deputy
LASD

January 12, 2009

You and your family were in my thoughts and prayers on your B-day. You will always be missed David!

Cindy

January 2, 2009

dear daddy,

i want to give you a birthday crd. i love yuo. i want to gve yuo a army hat.im going to loose my tooth.

lovejordan
5 years old

Jordan Piquette
daughter of David

January 1, 2009

dadjustinpiquetteddv.momjordanpapagrandmataffysandywe r going to sea world. we wish you a happy birthday.

Justin Piquette
son of David Piquette

January 1, 2009

David,
The New Year is coming upon us, and as the new year approaches, I think of you more and more. You were missed this holiday season as always. But I truely miss you more when I think of you on your birthday and how you always loved it because it was the only day that would be about you. The New year is truely a bitter sweet day for us because we cannot celebrate with you, but only with Leah who will be turning 14 this yr. She always make sure we have your favorite cake to eat,and always lite a candle for you. Please know that there isn't a day that goes by that we're not thinking of you and missing you. Love you always........

Lisa Walsh
sister

December 31, 2008

David, In couple of hours thewhole world and country will be celebrating the New Year. Our family will also be celbrating your special day. Your birthday. We dropped off baloons and flowers to your star center memorial today, so know that we are thinking of you and missing you and will never forget you. Remember the mom loves you very much and misses you alot.

Lan Piquette
mom

December 31, 2008

Dave,
Well this is my second Christmas back and once again your mom out did her self making breakfast, lunch and dinner. Even with all the food, presents and fun I can see that something is missing in all their hearts. I just wanted to let you know that your are deeply loved and missed.

God Bless,
Ryan

Ryan
LASD

December 25, 2008

Piquette, just want you to know that you are thought of and missed everyday. Know that I will be praying for your parents, wife, and kids as the Holidays approach. Be with them and watch over them. AND let me be the first to wish you a upcoming HAPPY BIRTHDAY on this NEW YEAR....God Bless!!!!

Class 294
LASD

December 12, 2008

Just wanted to let you know that you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers as the holidays approach. You are deeply missed!

Missing you tons,
your friend

Cindy

December 10, 2008

Dave, the holidays are fast approaching and with every day closer I think of you more and more. This time of year is hard but I want you to know I love you and miss you so much. I plan on seeing all the kids during the holidays and I will give them hugs and kisses for you.

Love Mom

Lan
Mother

December 7, 2008