Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your sincere dedication and commitment to protect and serve. My heartfelt sympathy to your family and friends. We will never forget.

Sgt. Ninette Vonier
Honolulu Police Dept

December 21, 2006

Another senseless tragedy and another hero taken before his time! May God watch over you Officer Bessant, and may He watch over your wife and child too. Thank you for your service. God Bless.

Sr. Inv. Dan Haughney
NYS DMV Field Investigations

December 21, 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*

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch.

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department-Washington DC

December 21, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

David

December 21, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Bessant:

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. May God grant you the strength to make it through. We in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex just buried one of our own brave heros today in Officer Dewayne Freeto. He too was taken from us far too soon and for reasons only God can help us understand.

May God be with all of those that lay their lives on the line daily to protect the world from the evils that are out there.

Ofc. J. Higginbotham Badge #1615
Dallas County Security and Emergency Management

Patrol Officer Jim Higginbotham
Dallas County Security and Emergency Management

December 21, 2006

Dan,
Your memory will never fade. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayrs. God bless you Dan. I will miss you brother.

Thomas Freismuth
Former OPD Transport Officer

December 21, 2006

POLICEMAN'S PRAYER

Walk with him tonight
Dear Lord
Along each darkened street
Walk with him tonight
Dear lord
Along his lonely beat
Keep him happy through the night
And please make sure he's warm
And guide him to a sheltering door
In case there comes a time a storm
And let him know
Though he's not here
My prayers are free from fright
Because, Dear Lord ,
I, know so well
You're on his beat tonight

author unknown

Jim PTL
fall river, ma police

December 21, 2006

Dan,
Your memory will never fade. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you. I will miss you brother. I know your watching over us.

Thomas Freismuth
Former OPD Transport Officer

December 21, 2006

To Officer Bessant's wife, child, family, friends:

My heart goes out to you. A loss such as this is so tragic but at your baby's first christmas is that much harder. I wish I could say something to make you feel better but there are no words. I pray for all of you at this time.

Officer Bessant is a true hero. He will be remembered and honored for his sacrifice. Rest in peace.

PD wife
Georgia

December 21, 2006

Thank you, Officer Bessant, for your service to the people of California and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

December 21, 2006

My family owuld like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Dan Bessant~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Officer Bessant!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen MI P.O.

December 21, 2006

Rest easy, sir.

Deputy
Michigan

December 21, 2006

Officer Dan Bessant

Go rest in peace brother, for your job here is done.
May god bless yor loved ones and rest your sole.
Heroes In Life Not Death

Provincial Constable Simon Moussa
Ontarrio Provincial Police

December 21, 2006

Rest is Peace Sir, we'll take it from here. God Bless the family and friends of Officer Bessant.

Deputy Mark Hemsworth
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office(Ohio)

December 21, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER BESSANT. MAY THEY KNOW HIS LOVE, MERCY AND COMFORT DURING THIS SHOCKING TIME IN THIER LIVES. MAY HIS CHILD GROW UP KNOWING THAT HIS DAD WAS A HERO. TO MY FALLEN BROTHER IN BLUE, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

December 21, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

December 21, 2006

Dear Mrs. Bessant,
Although no one can feel the exact pain as you. Know that many others are walking the path that you must now travel. My son was 2 years old when we lost his mom. You will be caught up in a wirlwind of emotions. Feelings of loss, sadness, an overwelming since of pride. Do not be afraid to ask of help, or just ask to be alone when you want to.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terry Donovan
spouse of Austin police Officer
Amy Lynn Donovan
EOW 31 October 2004

December 21, 2006

its a shame that there is cowards out there that will kill a man that will help them if they needed help,god bless your family and may you rest in peace.

ofc. Bobby Hopson
kentwood,Louisiana P.D.

December 21, 2006

Rest in peace Officer Bessant. Your sacrifice and the sacrifice your family made will never be forgotten.

NYSP

December 21, 2006

Hope justice is swift and harsh for the coward that is responsible for Dan's death. Bless Dan's family and Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

December 21, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol (Oceanside)

December 21, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

OFFICER BESSANT, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JOB WELL DONE, OFFICER.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

December 21, 2006

May God Bless you and your family and give them stength. My heart goes out to your family, friends, and fellow brothers and sisters of the Oceanside Police Department. I know you'll be watching over everyone from heaven. Sir, you're a hero, an angel, and will not be forgotten. God Speed...

Lori Seguin- retired Officer
Stepmother-Broward Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Seguin E.O.W. 2-15-06

December 21, 2006

It breaks my heart to know another family will be without their loved one during this holiday season. Rest in peace Brother Dan you will never be forgotten for your service and courage. May your family, friends and co-workers find peace.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

December 21, 2006

I will be strong and courageous, I will not be terrified, or discouraged; for the lord my God is with me wherever I go. “Joshua 1:9”
The Lord asked, Police Officer, what do you ask of me? Lord, give me courage and give me strength. Give my fellow brothers the courage to do what is right, the wisdom to discover it and the will to enforce it. I ask you to look over those I have served. Those I have spent my life defending. The Lord stated “Those who live in the service of others will live forever.”
Always remember legendary acts may be forgotten but HEROES.......... LIVE.......... FOREVER.”

Deputy Thomas C. Gai / PD111
Saint John Sheriff's Office / Louisiana

December 21, 2006