Officer Down Memorial Page

Dan,

A normal sat afternoon after training at the Fire Dept sitting on truck looking at nalle rd watching the cars go bye and just bull sh*tting about life those were the days werent they? Thinking how good we had it and how we were accomplishing our dreams Just reminising on our explorer days on getting our drivers license for the first time our birthday partys and bond fires @JBirds. Me n my brother are still tight he misses you to. It's hard for him to talk about you when he just brings up old memorys you know when were all talking and your name is said he just tears up n say i miss that boy. Those afternoons seem so far gone but so fresh in memory your so dearly missed by us. So you were right about police academy its alot tougher than i thought. lol. SGT Doro was a great motivater and P.t Instructor tho. I just lost Dad 2mnths ago. It was getting harder n harder to take care of him while i was attending school with him living with me. i miss you alot tell him hi would ya. Our birthday past few months ago seems like yesterday you were just there with us celebrating. I know your watching down on us all. Just keep on being the shakest gun in the west lol that was the joke wasnt it. You wil always be my big brother and i miss you dearly. Me n Kenny are getting married soon and the kids are growing fast wish you were here for all of it. See you in heaven

Tes MUSIELAK
OLD LCSO EXP/BAYSHORE FIRE DEPT VOLUNTEER..
April 27, 2012

You my Son
Have shown me God
Your kiss upon my cheek
Has made me feel the gentle touch
Of Him who leads us on....

(written by Grace Coolidge upon the death of her son)

Thinking of you and your family

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004
April 20, 2012

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

Officer 11169
February 9, 2012

HEROES live forever and you sir are a hero, may you continue to rest in peace Officer Starks. My prayers are with your mom and dad today as they face another EOW without their son.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
October 25, 2011

Dan,

You name has come up a lot lately. A lot of people are thinking about you and missing you.

C Dunaway
LCSO - Dispatch
March 14, 2011

daniel i got the feather! thank you.....

Anonymous
November 16, 2010

i love you sooooo much!

momma

Anonymous
October 29, 2010

Although I have known pain ~ it is certain that I can never truly know yours...How much I love my children ~ and I cannot imagine an empty bed or the realization that on this Earth we wil never meet again...I only know that because of our great Hope in Christ ~ that one day ~ you WILL get to hear Daniel's voice ~ see his smile ~ and walk beside him once more. Heaven holds this promise and it is especially real to those who have lost their loved ones...Until then, I pray for your peace and the soothing of your wounds and healing in the deepest corners of your heart...

Tina Thaggard
Friend
October 26, 2010

To the parent's of Daniel you are in my prayers today as you face another EOW. It doesn't seem like time should keep moving on without our kids, but it does and we just have to move on with it. You son will never be forgotten, a true HERO he is and will always be.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous
October 25, 2010

I remember you being Andrew's little brother. I remember the day that I heard about your accident. You were always a nice person to me when we were kids, always the good guy. The world lost a great person that day. I know because I knew the kind of person you were when we were teenagers. When we used to walk home from Middle School together, with your brother. You were a good kid and even though I didn't know you as an adult, I know that you will be missed by many for a very long time. May you rest in peace and may God bless your family and loved ones.
-Heather R

Anonymous
October 24, 2010

A fallen officer that is still remembered by family, friends and fellow co-workers. We love you and miss you dearly.

OFFICER ROBIN STARKS
CITY OF MIAMI
June 30, 2010

Wow going through old laundry today trying to make room... ran across those dang ol' wrangler jeans of mine..My Bug says dang mommy you need to throw those away.. they have paint splattered all over them from our paint fight setting up for the haunted house a week before you passed. and a rip on the lower left leg from where they got ripped on our bday 01/17/03. lol. man ron did stur up some craziness. But i just looked with a crazy expression refolded them and remebered those are my lucky jeans the ones i always got hurt in bucked off the horse in when you guys tried making me go to the hospital. For some reason people deal with things in different ways n those ol' jeans collecting dust with your picture on our desk is just the way i deal. You are so still missed and now it's going to be my 6th birthday with you gone. Your were a great big brother/friend. I miss argueing with you that Lee county sheriff explorers were better than fort myers police explorers man we had rivary going on. But every year that our birthday comes ill shout and toast another for you. Ill always miss our lunch that monday. Your so missed but never forgotten. God Bless Mom Kathe n Fiance Jessica and the rest of the friends n family of my dear big brother!
Always n forever missing #311
Tes (Theresa) Musielak
Christ
Old Lee County Sheriff Office Explorer
old Bayshore Fire Dept Explorer/Volunteer

Tes (THERESA) Musielak
Old Explorer LCSO & Exp/Volunteer BAYSHORE FIRE DEPT
May 10, 2010

Dan, Merry Christmas. You are still in our thoughts and prayers as is your family. I only wish you were still here to spend the time with your family. God Bless you brother.

Sgt Sean Hoover
Fort Myers PD Florida
December 25, 2009

my precious son
another year has passed and i made it thru. i still cant believe that 6 years have gone by and i am still here. i guess god still needs to work on me. i miss you so that just the thought of your walk, voice and laugh bring me tears. i cant wait until we are all reunited in heaven. i am so grateful for the support we have received - but nothing replaces you. i love you always and forever...

momma

Anonymous
October 30, 2009

Dan.. It goes with out saying that Chris and I miss you very much, we know you know that :) I had to stop by because yesterday was the anniversary of your passing and we thought about you and missed you all through out the day. We felt as though you were watching down on us yesterday. Thank you! We miss you and love you very much Dan!
Love- Chris and Rachel

Anonymous
October 26, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

To your loved ones: I understand the meaning of lives forever altered, and know that the hurt of losing a beloved never goes away...the pain and pride are forever. I pray for your solace. To your mom, your love for Daniel radiates in your reflections and I know you and your family miss him each and every day. Losing a child is surely one of life's greatest sorrows and it is a physical ache that is always present, but I know each memory is like a precious jewel. To his friends, thank you for being such a strong support system for his family...that is such a blessing and you are honoring your brother when you care for his family.

Rest In Peace, Daniel.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous
October 25, 2009

Remembering a son in whom we were well pleased.......love you Daniel

Dad
October 25, 2009

It has been 6 years now, and I can still remember the last time I saw you. You were an inspiration to so many people and didn't even know it. I know your watching down from heaven over us all! You are greatly missed Dan!

Stephanie

Stephanie
Friend
October 25, 2009

Officer Starks - Thank you for your service. Your dedication, willingness to serve and Sacrifice will always be honored and never forgotten. Your family and friends will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Jessica - It's so great to see such a dedicated and loyal fiance, although many are out there. Officer Starks was truly lucky to have you by his side. I hope over the years some of the memories bring tears of happiness instead of tears of sadness and smiles instead of frowns. Your officer left as a Hero, and I hope that brings some comfort as well. You, as well as the rest of the family, will remain in my prayers.

Rest easy Brother...

Deputy and Firefighter
Southwest Florida
September 14, 2009

Daniel,

How many nights did we sit on the front of the fire truck and talk to ungodly hours of the night? I remember you talking about what you wanted to do with your life, and it always revolved around being a police officer. I was proud to see you wearing the FMPD uniform, and knew you would make a great officer. I know this is years down the road from your passing, but I felt compelled to leave a note. Thank you for your service Dan, and thank you to the family for your unrepayable sacrifice you have given to this community. Your son is not forgotten and his memory still remains in so many lives!

Paramedic Scott Comer
Lee County EMS
September 10, 2009

thanks for the dream!!

Anonymous
May 25, 2009

happy birthday my son!
i could leave you many words about how wonderful you are but the truth is daddy and i miss you and love you so much. not a day goes by that we dont treasure the memories we have of you. thank you for sharing your life with us and bringing us such joy.
we will see you soon in heaven.

momma

Anonymous
January 17, 2009

merry christmas daniel. i hope you are having a wonderful christmas in heaven. both of your brothers and their girls were here with us. i am so grateful and happy to see them. its not the same with out you..........i hold you in my heart each and every day.

i love you dan - and i always will.

momma

Anonymous
December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas, Dan! Hope you and all the boys up there have fun over the holidays, but not too much fun!

Keep Jess safe as she travels, please. She's been such a blessing to me over the last few years.

Also pay some special visits to your mom and dad and touch them with your angel wings. I know they'd love to feel your presence again.

Love,
GA Jess (the original!!)

Anonymous
December 24, 2008

Thanks for all the 311 signs today!

You are the best! Even though your gone, you always gently remind me that you are still right here. I can't believe how long it has been..i still have the message memorized that was on your cell phone voicemail. werid how one can remember odd things.

Please don't ever stop sending my the reminders!! Im putting my blue lights in the window tomorrow!! Always for you!!

love you!

Anonymous
December 5, 2008