Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Danny,
You were a great cop who will never be forgotten in New Haven. You helped all who you possibly could and you were respected and loved by everyone you ever met. You will be missed all the time by many. May your rest in peace and eternal light be granted upon thee.

DJ

November 11, 2006

At this time of sorrow, may these reflections sustain all that knew Danny.
Danny will always be as close as a memory and the God of all comfort is always as close as a prayer...
Danny will live on as long as we do...

Ofc. K. Bisson #17
New Haven P.D.

November 11, 2006

Danny, There is not a day that my heart does not hurt nor a day that goes by that I do not shed a tear not just for me, but for your wife Dee, D.J.& Matthew and all of your family.I've known you since the childhood days of Fair Haven and I just want to say thank you for letting me be a part of your life and in all the great memories that we shared in from playing hockey to both of our weddings.But most all, I thank you for being you. BRIAN KRIPPS

BRIAN KRIPPS

November 9, 2006

Ready or not, someday it will all come to an end.

There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, no days.

All the things you collected, whether treasures or forgotten, will pass to someone else.

Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.

It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.

Your grudges, resentments, frustrations, and jealousies will disappear.

So, too, your hopes, ambitions, plans, and to-do lists will expire.

The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away.

It won't matter where you came from, or on what side of the tracks you lived, at the end.

It won't matter whether you were handsome or brilliant.

Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.

So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured?

What will matter is not what you bought, but what you built; not what you got, but what you gave?

What will matter is not your success, but your significance.

What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught.

What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.

What will matter is not your competence, but your character.

What will matter is not how many people knew you, but how many will feel a lasting loss not that when you're gone.

What will matter is not your memories, but the memories that live in those who loved you.

What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what.

Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice.

You chose to live a life that matters.

Your Sister-in-law, Tina

November 8, 2006

D-Pags,

I couldn't believe it when I heard what happened to you, it always seems the good ones leave us way to soon. The media depicts many people in a bright light when they pass away, but we all know that may not be the case. But Pags the depiction of you was so true and maybe someday I can touch as many people as you have. Rest well, you've earned it.

(Class of '89)

Cpl. Marc A. Pisciotti
Essex Police

November 7, 2006

To Dan the Man

I wanted to say "thank you" for being there for Thomas. He always looked up to you as his father. You always took the time to talk to him and do things with him and you have definately touched his life forever!!
You were a good friend to all of us, we shared alot of happy times together!! I will cherish my memories of you forever!! I know that God took you from us, so that you can do your good work up in heaven and be able to be our gardian angel here on earth!! Rest assure that i am here to help take care of my bestest friend (Dee) and the kids!
We will meet again, my friend!!!!

We Love and Miss You!!
Lisa & Thomas

Lisa M Venice
Friend

November 7, 2006

My Dearest Husband,

The days and nights spent away from you, have broken my heart literally in two. Although I have many reasons to cry, I wipe my tears, yet they wont dry. When I try to sleep at night,it's you I want, I know I'm right. In the morning when I awake, it's you I'm reaching for, it's no mistake.When I find you not at my side, this sense of pain grows deep inside. For this is a bad dream that has come true. Babe I am really missing you.
Thankyou for your unconditional love. You are my bestfriend and soulmate. The time we were given was way to short. Please continue to watch over us and guide us.
You will forever remain in my heart. I LOVE YOU !!!
Love Always, Your Other Half

Your Loving Wife and Best Friend

November 7, 2006

Thank you for your service.

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

November 6, 2006

I would like to on the behalf of the Cape May County Emerald Society in N.J. send our sincere condolences and sympathy on the loss of Officer Dan Picagli. Please extend our heart felt sympathy to his family. President C.Meissler C.M.C.E.S.

chuck meisslier Phila P D
Cape May County Emerald Society

November 6, 2006

DAN...I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS TRADGIC EVENT HAS OCCURED!! YOU WERE SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON AND I AM SO TOUCHED THAT I WAS ABLE TO KNOW YOU. I WILL HAVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS FOR ALL MY DAYS! GOD BLESS! I WILL MISS YOU!!

PRAYERS ALWAYS...

COREY

Friend

November 5, 2006

Dan, may you rest in peace. Your service and your loss will never be forgoton. I am glad to say I had known you one point in your life. I wish it could have been longer. May God continue to watch over your family.

Trooper Eugene C. Kuzia
Arizona Highway Patrol

November 2, 2006

Godspeed Officer Picagli. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

November 1, 2006

Dan, we will all remember you as the genuine man you were. You always had a smile and kind words for everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you. God Bless you and your family. Your legacy will live on for eternity.

Officer Warren Palmer
New Haven PD

October 30, 2006

God bless you Dan,Rest in peace.You were taken away from your family on that fateful day leaving everyone wondering "why". We can't question God's actions but we can thank him for the time he allowed you to come touch all the lives you touched. May God bless your family in their time of sorrow and walk with them in their time of need. You will be missed by many,Danny Pags(Class of 1989)

Officer Vince Foster
New Haven P.D(Class of '89)

October 30, 2006

Dan worked with us each year on our YDTRC Annual Youth Forum, where youth and adults partnered to provide workshops for middle and high school youth from New Haven and surrounding communities. Dan co-led one workshop that thankfully, YDTRC has on tape.

Dan was an inspiration to everyone he met and worked with, so he will be greatly missed.

He exemplified a caring and competent adult who saw potential in every young person. He truly cared for youth and reached out to young people from every race, creed, ethnicity, or background.

I admired Dan for his passion, his integrity, and his energy. I will miss him in April at the 2007 youth forum. God Bless Dan and his entire family. We all grieve with this family that has suffered such a sudden and tragic loss of a wonderful man. Take Care dear ones.

Deborah Stewart
Youth Development Training and Resource Center, The Consultation Cent

October 30, 2006

My thoughts and prayers for your family and friends during this tragic time. Officer Dan Picagli, rest well my brother officer, you earned it.

Officer Nicholas Sherwood
Meriden PD, CT

October 30, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Picagli.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

October 30, 2006

Dan, I only met you once but I know you are well respected Officer by everyone around you, you were a hero and will be missed by everyone who knew you. your familys in our prayers. R.I.P.

Explorer. Bill Hurley Jr.
East Haven Fire Dept.

October 29, 2006

My Dear Dan,

I know that your in a much safer place that were you were. But from the bottom of my heart I want to say I MISS YOU SO MUCH...the kids we worked for, for sooooo long miss you as tremendously. Please know that all your years of dedication to saving lives by placing yours at risk will never be forgotten.

You were like a brother, my right hand at work, the DEFY Coordinatior and mentor for soooo many kids whos life you touched and changed. Today we all morn your loss, at times wondering how we are going to do it with out Officer Dan. You were our inspiration and will always be our hero. Camp DEFY will never be the same with out you. I just hope that your sacrifices gives courage to others to be just like you.

Im so sorry for yelling at you at Camp RELL for scaring the kids that night. I never got to say sorry but I know that you were so great that I didnt have too. It was a pleasure working with you for the past 8 years. Thank you for all the times I didn't get a chance to say it. You never said no to a task. Always thinking of others befor you.

It was amaizing to say the very least in seeing all your brothers, sister in blue, family and friends come together and honor your name. You will never be forgotten here and accross the country. You will always be our Officer Dan.

Today your in a better place for God had better plans for your life. You helped thousands here and after him searching the world for someone to help him in heaven with the kids...he realized he had to take you and help him with all his little angels for no one can fill your shoes.

To DEE & Kids...we love you guys and know that your not alone. Please follow the footsteps of your father & husband and continue making a difference in this world like he always did. Know that I will be here for you when ever you need me. In me you will always have a friend. Let's remember him the way he would want us to...by a clear picture of his smile in our minds.

Rest in eace Buddy for we will always remember you and the lives you touched will never be the same.

We love you Officer Dan
NHPD Weed & Seed DEFY Coordinator 4ever.

Luz Garcia, Weed & seed Coordinator
NHPD - Co-Worker & Friend

October 29, 2006

May god grant you eternal peace,We shall miss you

Officer Rafael Rodriguez
New Haven Police Dept.

October 29, 2006

My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest in peace classmate.

Sgt. G. Catania
New Haven PD

October 29, 2006

Danny,

My friend 'Pags', I just wanted to say thanks for all you've done, your a true warrior and hero and may God always be with and bless you.

I've always said that if I touched one persons life in my career then i've done my job -- but, my friend apparently I have so much work to do. You touched thousands of lives both in children and adults, for that I commend you. Any rookie out of the Academy, should want to follow in your footsteps and try being the person, friend, parent and Police officer that you were. No one can ever be like you (the kind of person you were) because they threw the mold away when you were created.

I just wanted to say I'm honored to have known you. I miss playing deck hockey with and against you - you were an amazing hockey player. Even though we weren't really close because of our busy life styles, family and work schedules -- to me you were and always will be a my friend. I miss your friendship and I'll never forget your smile, I don't ever think there was a time that you didn't smile. Dan, I wish I can turn the clock back to when we played hockey together, or visiting you, Deanna and your family. I've known you and your family for about 15 yrs. and I couldn't have come across nicer people if I tried.

Danny, my brother, i'm just glad I was able to visit with you at the hospital for a few moments on Saturday, 10/21/06. I'm sure you heard me cry, but that goes to show you how much respect I have for you and that I truly care about you and your family. Deanna is such a wonderful person and she's very strong. DJ grew up to be just as respectful as you --- and you should be very, very proud of him and your family. I'll do all I can for them if they need anything.

I'll miss you, but now you and my brother Andrea are angels in the sky, please take care of him -- as I know he will welcome you in heaven and take care of you. Your both are Yankee fans so I know you'll get along great. I hope you have eternal peace, and please watch over your brothers and sisters in blue. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will be truly missed, I know I miss you,

Your friend,

PO CASSELLA, #250
Branford Police Department

P.S. - God has a wonderful cop to patrol the skies of heaven.

PATROLMAN JOHN J. CASSELLA, SR.
BRANFORD DEPARTMENT OF POLICE SERVICES

October 28, 2006

May God be with you Officer Picagli, and may He shine light upon your family, friends, and sibling officers. Rest in peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

October 28, 2006

Dan-You and your family will be in our prayers daily!
Fraternally yours,
Jeff

Police Officer
New Canaan

October 27, 2006

To the Picagli family and friends,

The Dadio family (Marty, Lisa, Andy, Jesse and Anthony) want you to know how very sorry we are for your loss. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one of you. Danny was an amazing officer, but more importantly, an amazing husband and father! Our hearts break for you. Please know we will ALWAYS be there for you.

With deepest regrets,
The Dadio's

Sgt. Lisa Dadio
New Haven Police Dept.

October 27, 2006