Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Nels Daniel "Dan" Niemi

San Leandro Police Department, California

End of Watch Monday, July 25, 2005

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Reflections for Police Officer Nels Daniel "Dan" Niemi

I miss you dearly Danny, but I do know that you keep watch over your wife and children, and THAT touches me! I know that your light shines BRIGHT for all who cared for you, and that you cared for. Writing was a passion of yours. I will continure that candle for you, with your angelic guidance. A powerful person in life and earth, and even more powerful in spirit.

T. Lee Campbell Ca 90-93
Friend from Campbell Ca

May 1, 2013

Dear Dan,
Today is Nevada Day and my girls will be walking in the parade, thanking and celebrating all who have served on both foreign and home land. They will proudly carry your photo along with photos of my families fellow officers who continue to serve today.
How I miss you. How often I think of you. How I wish you were still here. In college we promised to make a difference. You did your job and I continue to do mine. You continue to live in so many heart. It helps me to read their comments and know they continue to post. Never to be forgotten.
I have to tell you it still hurts. I check in on your Mom and Dad from time to time. They are so you. Keep being my angel.
See you later.
Big hugs, Priscilla

Priscilla Raphael Cyphers, MAT, BSCJ
College Friends - Sacramento State University

October 26, 2012

Thoughts of you are strong today with the passing of CHP Officer Youngstrom.

Michelle Habiger CNA
John Muir Hospital

September 6, 2012

I knew Danny from grade school untill he quit the liqour store and went to collage. He introduced me to my wife.
Both our fathers were airline pilots. We lost communication in the 80s and I have just now heard of his passing. I always knew he would grow up to be Capt. Kirk.

Mike Shipp Capt. F/V Wild Honey
childhood friend

August 25, 2012

You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your bravery and service to others.

Bob Gordon, Ret. Asst. Chief
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 25, 2012

Have been thinking about you more often this week. Your smile is still missed around the station. I want you to know that I am teaching the Explorer Post about the Law Enforcement Memorial this week and your great heart. I think of you often and your smile watches over all of us in dispatch daily.

PSD Megan Wilske
San Leandro Police Department

May 1, 2012

Still miss you buddy!

Master Detective S. Harris #1167
Richmond Police SWAT

April 9, 2012

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

Officer 11169

January 22, 2012

Hi Dan. I know it's been awhile since we last spoke, but I want you to know, that there has not been one day in my life that I have not thought about you. I can't believe it's 2012. I just wanted to say "Hi" Dan, and I miss talking with you.

Officer Michael Rose (Retired)
San Leandro Police Department

January 5, 2012

Dan...

It's Jan 1st 2012. And, I actually just found out about your passing. Quite honestly, I don't think it has sunken in yet.

I remember you vividly from the DSC days before you became a police officer. You taught me how to shoot... well not quite... but you did teach me how to shoot fast, accurately and safely.

I am glad that at least the vermin who took you from us got the death penalty. Rest in peace Dan.

Dwight Looi
Dan's Friend and Student

January 2, 2012

Just passin' through, Dan....thought I'd say hello....

R.W. Turner / Training Mgr (Retired)
San Leando PD

December 8, 2011

Dan,
I still think about you every day as I prepare to continue your work here. I miss you buddy!

Mst. Det. S. Harris #1167
Richmond Police, Homicide

May 15, 2011

Dan Merry Christmas to you and your Family, think of you all of the time, Frankie

Anonymous

December 19, 2010

Hi Dan.
Ran into Lou from the DSC last night at a school function. It brought so many fun memories back. I think of you all the time with loss, but it was so nice to be able to remember all the fun we had, what we learned, the new friends we made, all because of you. You still have an effect on the lives you touched every day...
Love you and miss you,
April

April T.

September 25, 2010

Dan, were thinking of you often. Thank you for enriching our lives and keeping us safe. You taught us well.

Doug and Kristi Johnson
Friends / DSC

September 3, 2010

Dan, your heroism and service is honored today, the 5th 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. Prior to your death, I had attended two law enforcement funerals: Ray's service and Larry's. Yours was the first I attended after we lost Larry. Unfortunately, since then we have paid our respects to other fallen comrades. They are always painful, but we must be there.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. I am thinking of your parents today.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 25, 2010

Ooops!!! I'm sorry Dan I meant 5 years. Love Michelle Habiger

Anonymous

July 25, 2010

Today is 6 years since you have been gone. R.I.P. Dan we love and miss you. Not a day goes by that we don't have a thought of you or tell someone about you.
Love Michelle Habiger

Anonymous

July 25, 2010

My brother ... My friend ... it has been 5 years since you were tragically taken from this beat. Your memory has never faded nor will it. We still speak of you, your words, your stories, your kind and generous heart. Missing you always, but just a little more today. Please continue to watch over us as you continue to patrol from above.

Jailer Thompson
San Leandro Police

July 25, 2010

Thank you for all you done, God bless>

Anonymous

June 30, 2010

This week is Police Officer Appreciation Week. Thinking of you and missing you. Can't believe you have been gone for 5 years. Ken is not the same with you gone. Please look over him and guide him to do the right things with his family. Love Michelle

Michelle Habiger
Friend

June 24, 2010

Dan, just thinking of you...God speed, mate....lest we forget...lest we forget...........

Rick Turner, SLPD Training Mgr (Ret)
San Leandro PD/Colleague

May 1, 2010

Just thinking of you, again. Miss you buddy. We are getting ready to study the Civil War. The cap and ball you got from Chuck will, again, be part of the display for the kids.

Randal Mitchel, Father-in-law and friend

March 1, 2010

Dan,

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You will always be our hero!

Officer Tim DeGrano
San Leandro Police Department

December 29, 2009

Just thinking of you today Dan

Autrey James
Alameda County Da's Office/San Leandro PD

December 25, 2009

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