Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

An untimely death to a true hero. Words do not come easily anymore. I feel like I leave a reflection every day for a hero that has been taken from us. My family and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for you service. Rest easy.

CORRECTIONS DEPUTY K. WILLIAMS
BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, FL

December 22, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

December 22, 2006

Officer Bessant,
It's senseless to loss a brother this way. You and your family are in our prayers. You and your family will be in our hearts and will not be forgotten. Rest Easy Brother!!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept LA

December 22, 2006

It breaks my heart to even imagine how your family feels right now, but I hope they find comfort in God. Lawonda Gibbs citizen of Birmingham, AL

Lawonda

December 22, 2006

God bless you and your family. Your wife will always have you with her. Thank you for your service.

Det. Adam Romine
Colorado Springs Police Dept.

December 22, 2006

To the family of Officer Dan Bessant,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the support of your faith, your family, your friends and the law enforcement community. My aunt was Los Angeles Police Officer Christy Hamilton. She too was shot through the arm hole of her vest by a 17 year old. My family understands the pain that comes from a loss this great. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will never be forgotten. Dan, may you rest in love and everlasting life.

Susan Brondell
Niece of Officer Christy Hamilton, EOW 2/22/94

December 22, 2006

God Bless Officer Dan Bessant, his family and friends, and the Oceanside Police Department.

Cpl. Phil Oliver
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

December 22, 2006

May officer Bessant's wife and child find peace in God. I will pray for the Oceanside Police family and the family of Dan Bessant.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

December 22, 2006

To Mrs Bessant & the Oceanside PD,

I have been sitting at this computer trying to find "just the right words" to type. Sadly I admit there are none. No words that can provide comfort, no words that can begin to express how deeply saddened we are as a nation to have lost this fine young officer. Although we are seperated by miles, we are bound by this Thin Blue Line and this unexplainable grief.

I am so very angry that a juvenile delinquent robbed this family of a son, a brother, a husband, A DADDY. I use the word "juvenile" because no such person could or should EVER be considered a man. Right or wrong I hope he pays dearly for the choices he made, and I hope his journey is a very unpleasant one.

God bless your loved ones Officer Bessant, both your immediate family and your police family. Visit them in their dreams and hold them tight.

It takes a special person to be a peace officer. Thank you for choosing to serve and protect. May you rest in peace.

Dispatcher
Sterling Heights PD, Michigan

Friend of Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04

December 22, 2006

We are saddened to learn of the tragic loss of another brother in law enforcement.

Thank you for your courage, commitment, and dedication to serving us all. Our prayers and eternal gratitude are yours forever.

God bless you and your family and may you forever rest in peace.

Respectfully,

Officer Matthew Lewek on behalf of the
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

December 22, 2006

Rest in Peace

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

December 22, 2006

"A Part Of America Died,"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
To the family, loved ones, and all who wear the badge of law enforcement.
We send our prayers to all of you and hope that you will know that we are with you in spirit.
To lose anyone at this time of year is horrible and hopefully that the GOOD LORD ABOVE

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Canon City Internet Radio

December 22, 2006

Thank you for your dedication & service, Officer Bessant.
May the Lord comfort your family, friends & co-workers at this very difficult time.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9

Wife of a Deputy
SBSD, California

December 22, 2006

To the family, and police department of Officer Bessant,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Officer Dan Bessant, this is such a tragedy. Please know that not only are those closest to you praying for you but so are the families of other law enforcement officers all over the united states. We truly are an extended family and we all grieve when we lose a "good guy"

To the wife of Officer Bessant, I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through but I pray that you find strength in knowing that your husband was doing what he loved to do and that you have a beautiful child that was created by a love stronger than any other on this earth. Dan is now in heaven watching over us all. Peace be with you during your time of sorrow and despair.

Dawn
Wife of a CSPD Officer

December 22, 2006

Dan...4C
You are going to be missed brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You were so happy about your new position at NPT. My heart goes out to your family, i can't find the words to express to you. Im sure you and Tony are standing watch over all of us at OPD. God bless you Dan, i will miss you

TJ
OPD

December 22, 2006

Rest in peace sir. You will not be forgotten.

Senior Patrol Agent J. Hoffman
DHS/United States Border Patrol

December 22, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

December 22, 2006

allways remembered...............rest in peace

paramedic
allentown,pa

December 22, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Oceanside Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
Sandy Springs Police, GA

December 22, 2006

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of a Saviour, we must now mourn the loss of this saviour. Our Saviour made the ultimate sacrifice and paid a debt He didn't owe because we owe a debt we cannot pay. This saviour made the ultimate sacrifice to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Our Saviour lives. This saviour, too, shall live again. Rest In Peace.

D. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

December 22, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel/LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

December 22, 2006

May you continue to keep watch over your family, friends and co-workers from above during this difficult time...and always.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)

December 22, 2006

God Bless Ofc Bessant and his family. It breaks my heart that a family has to go through this during the holidays and a child has to spend their first Christmas without their father.

Rest In Peace brother..... We have the watch.

Ofc Kevin Pierpoint
Denton, TX PD

December 22, 2006

All officers with my agency pray for the family of officer Bessant. The memory will always be there of this brave warrior. Pain is left to the family, friends & co-workers by the action of this person. Mr. Bessant you will always be remembered for the sacrifice you have given. God bless you! To the family of Mr. Bessant may the healing process be painless.

Joseph A. Panko
Security Supervisor

December 22, 2006

Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten. Keep it light up there and we will see ya when we get there. God Speed.

Ofc. S. Bingenheimer
James City County PD Former NNPD VA.

December 22, 2006