Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Im so sorry that there are bad people out there. Cant help my speling im from Sweden. This man and all outher policemen are the best protection the people can get they are heoros.

Maria
non

July 26, 2006

"Heroes live forever"

Det. Josh Lovan
Fort Smith PD

July 26, 2006

My sympathies to Deputy Piquette's family. May he rest in pewace.

SFC William L. Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret

July 26, 2006

Shawna: We have probably known Dave for about 15 years and have always admired him for many reasons. We're both heart broken at your terrible loss. You have a wonderful family and many very close friends who will help you get through this very difficult time of your life. Justin and Jorden are there for you also. They need you to be strong and to show them how to grow into the fine young people Dave would want them to be.
Pat and I will be there for you also, as well as your extended LASD family.

Sgt. Mike Rawlings and Pat
LASD Retired & family friend

July 25, 2006

David was a super guy and a unique person that leaves an impression with you. I am very lucky to have had him for my cousin and had been able to spend some time with him. My heart goes out to his immediate family and his close friends. I am proud of what David had accomplished in his lifetime and I know that so many others are also. David, you are missed very much. Peace be with you.

Melinda Foster (Piquette)
Cousin

July 25, 2006

Rest In Peace Brother

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

July 25, 2006

I have no relation to David Piquette or his family, but I have been really affected by this tragedy. Maybe it’s because I am a wife and a mother of a 17 month old little girl and this has just truly made me realize how fragile life is. It’s amazing to think how if one thing was done different on that Friday, just to change fate my a millisecond, this tragedy may of not happened. For everything to happen at that moment, you know that God has to have some kind of predetermined plan for us. My heart goes out to David’s wife and twins and to his family. I pray for strength for them to get through this tough time. We must realize that EACH DAY IS A GIFT.

Shelly
No relation

July 24, 2006

God Bless - you are in our prayers

LEO Wife
Howell, NJ

July 24, 2006

Deputy Piquette,
I wish we could of train more than we had. The two days of Defensive Tactics training that you gave us will be remembered by every one of us 111 Recruits.I along with class 350, want to thank you for all the training and support. May god look over your family at all times. Rest in peace brother.

Deputy Sheriff Trainee class# 350
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

July 24, 2006

Thank You Deputy Piquette for the service you provided to your country. Reading the reflections has become regular for me since we lost one our young motor officers Terry Michael Byrd on March 27. I read alot of them but write on few. Deputy Piquette you must have been quite a man not only from your friends' reflections but from your families. Your brother Richard will surely honor your life and love of life itself. I pray today that your wife,children,and family know and realize that you are always closer then they know. I know that many friends/coworkers of yours are viewing your reflections through tears, but hesitate to post their thoughts. Many things in our occupation can be soo funny, but seem wrong for the occassion. I see a smile that tells me David was fun to be around. I also pray today that you let Shawna and David's twins know how he impacted your life. Mrs. Piquette, Thank you for supporting David as a law enforcement wife. Your the Champion. Many prayers and comfort to you during this time. God Bless the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

Capt. George Tillman
Pascagoula Police Department, Mississippi

July 23, 2006

David and his wife Shawna were high school sweethearts. She a freshman, He a senior. They went their seperate ways then fell in love again, married and had twins. One boy Justin and one girl Jordan,three years old. David was a dedicated husband and father. We called him one of our own and he was every bit our son. He treated us like his parents way back in the early years when he and our son Mike played football at Irvine High. I am retired from L.A. County Sheriff and recruited David to the job. We studied together and I was able to quiz him on occassion when he was in the academy. We were very proud to attend his graduation with his future wife and our daughter Shawna. We enjoyed swaping stories "old guys" vs "new breed". David and his family were with us on numerous vacations and we did the Laughlin Run on our Harleys. A few weeks ago we went fishing on our boat and David caught his biggest bass ever. He was so excited. We will miss "our son" but will always have the memories.

Greg & Betty Butler
Father & Mother in-law

July 23, 2006

I have looked at the pictures elsewhere and read all the
reflections here, I see you were loved by everyone and
didn't have an enemy. I see so many who would have
gladly taken your place, but it was not meant to be. Life
is not fair and it is too difficult to understand. You had
such a pure love for your job and your family. But I know
that Jesus has a plan for your wife and kids and I hope
that they will seek after Him to discover it. I'm sure the
secret is written in the Good Book. God only wants the
best for us. He didn't cause this to happen. I am broken hearted and my thoughts go out to all who are
deeply broken by what happened on July 7th.
Thank you, D.S. Piquette for being the special person
that you are. There will never be another you and you can't be replaced!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 22, 2006

My heart goes out to the Piquette family and god bless.

Deputy Mark Gutierrez
Inyo County, Ca

July 22, 2006

In The Line of Duty

What is the meaning of In The Line Of Duty
It means that an officer made the Ultimate sacrifice.
It means that someone took an officers life.
A hero has fallen.
Officers who gave their all
To protect and serve us
Have been killed by someone whom they swore
To protect and serve.
It means that their badge will no longer be on their chest
And they will join The Best Of The Best
It means that family and friends are left behind
To deal with the loss of a loved one. Only having the memories of that loved one
Close to their hearts.
Something no one can ever take away.
It means that family members will stand at the officers grave
And wonder why...
Why would someone take an officers life
And leave them there to die?
If we only knew.
Today an officer will place their badge on their chest
To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed
In The Line Of Duty

AUTHOR UNKNOWN

July 22, 2006

God bless Deputy Piquette, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Patrolman Michael Gloeckner #112
Cahokia Police Department

July 21, 2006

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Rest in Peace.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

July 21, 2006

may god bless deputy piquette and his family as well as all his friend's and co-workers.dep.piquette will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

July 21, 2006

David, I still cannot believe what happened! I had known you for 10 years talking about our Beloved Corps and the Department. We shared a passion for grappling. You were an excellent technical fighter and taught me a great deal. It had been awhile since we rolled, and it was good to see you on the Thursday at the Rockdown. That last day was a gift that I will cherish.

You were one of the most professional cops that I had the pleasure of working with. You were an outstanding cop and a very good friend.

We will miss you dearly. Semper Fi, David

Sergeant David Infante
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

July 21, 2006

Thank you for your service. You, your family, and your department are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

July 20, 2006

DAVE ITS BEEN 12 DAYS SINCE YOU LEFT US.THIS HAS BEEN THE HARDEST THING I EVER HAD TO GO THROUGH.I VISIT JUSTIN AND JORDAN ANYTIME I GET A CHANCE.THE OTHER DAY I WENT SWIMMING AT YOUR HOUSE WITH THEM.JUSTIN IS JUST LIKE YOU DAVE.HE IS A NATURAL BORN FIGHTER.HE IS A VERY DOMINANT KID.HE IS A PIQUETTE FOR SURE.I WILL MAKE SURE I AM THERE FOR HIM BROTHER.HE WILL KNOW WHAT A GREAT DAD HE HAD.I CAN'T WAIT TILL HE GETS OLD ENOUGH.I HAVE SO MANY STORIES TO TELL HIM.I WILL MAKE SURE HE IS RAISED LIKE A PIQUETTE.DAVE YOU MAY NOT BE ALIVE ANYMORE BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ALIVE IN MY HEART BROTHER. I MISS U SO MUCH!!!!!!!

RICHARD PIQUETTE
BROTHER

July 19, 2006

Dave will be missed greatly. He was a warrior, a teacher and a friend. He taught from the heart and truly cared about what he was teaching. He always went the extra distance to insure the safety of his brother and sister officer. That is rare today and he was gifted in how many people he touched with this positive attitude. He pushed you hard and expected the best. He always wanted you to give your best and he brought it out of you. That was Dave, a truly caring person who took matters seriously when training, but was the first to make you laugh when you weren't. He taught a serious subject with great energy. He had a smile that made you want to not only train with him, but know him. I'm sure your training somewhere my brother, you will be greatly missed. Keep 'em "sprawling"

Ofc Stef Theodore
Warwick Police RI, Friend

July 19, 2006

"In Valor There Is Hope" - Tacitus
Rest in Peace David Piquette

Detective
Chicago Police Dept.

July 19, 2006

It is with heavy hearts that we send our condolences to Deputy Piquette's family, friends and fellow officers--We understand your pain and we grieve with you-Please hold on to one another, that is what seemed to help us. We hold you close in our hearts.

The Family of Deputy Dave Grant/ EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Sonora, Ca.

July 19, 2006

I will always remember you letting me ride with you for my first patrol shift while working the jail. I learned so much from you in such a short time. Thank you. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace Sir.

Ray Dietrich - former Deputy
LASD

July 19, 2006

Dave,
As a high school buddy to your brother Rich I was fortunate enough to meet you and get to know you a bit. There was such a strong and positive aura about you that was unmistakable and it was easy to look up to you as a mentor…and all of us guys did. I loved hearing about your progress in the Marines and Sheriff’s Department and I remember the fun we had listening to Rich tell all your stories. Your strength and positive nature will always be with those who knew you. My thoughts are with you now and your family. Rest well, friend.

Marc Delgado
Friend

July 18, 2006