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Daniel Tessier Obituary
Tessier had formerly been a civil engineering student who gave up his studies to become a police officer, despite knowing the danger, Laval police chief Jean-Pierre Gariepy said.
He had been assigned to the morality and drug squad only one week ago, Gariepy added.
Tessier was fatally shot on March 2 during a drug bust in Brossard.His partner, Constable Stephane Forbes, 46, was shot in the arm during the operation but will survive his injury.
The two had been part of a large simultaneous crackdown on a drug-dealing network this morning with search warrants out for eight locations, six in Laval and two in Brossard.
It has been only 15 months since Laval Constable Valerie Gignac, 25, was shot to death in the line of duty.
"We have found ourselves once again in a very painful situation," Gariepy told reporters today. "Our people are under a very heavy shock."
184 Entries
Lynne et Jean-Pierre Millette
March 19, 2007
De tout coeur avec vous en cette
tragique épreuve.
Cst. Kim Lucas & Sgt. Dave Lucas (RCMP)
March 18, 2007
To the Tessier family,
We hope you can take comfort in the memories you have of Daniel and all the thoughts & prayers sent your way. We are thinking of you.
George Maloley
March 16, 2007
My Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this fellow officer,may he rest in peace.
David MacConaugha
March 15, 2007
Deepest sympathies to the family of a brother officer.
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Cpl. Catherine McCrory, RCMP
March 15, 2007
Your loss is felt profoundly by many. My deepest sympathy on the loss of this good man.
Shannon & Cathy Joseph
March 12, 2007
To The Tessier Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at you time of grief,Cherish all your wonderful memories, they will help you through this sad time.From Shannon & Cathy, Windsor, Ontario
ROSALIE INDIG
March 11, 2007
DEAR TESSIER FAMILY,
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCEREY SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL UPON THE PASSING OF YOUR VERY DEAR LOVED ONE. WE HOPE AND PRAY YOU ALL WILL BE ABLE TO GO ON WITH TREMENDOUS STRENGTH, PRAYER, LOVE FROM YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I TRULY BELIEVE HE IS WATCHING OVER YOU, AND YOU WILL ALWAYS FEEL HIS LOVE AND SPIRIT.. CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES. OUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS- ROSALIE AND VICTOR INDIG, YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA
mary
March 10, 2007
To the family of MR. Tessier
Our deepest condolences and may he rest in peace with the angels.
Laura B.M.
March 10, 2007
While I express my sincerest sympathies at this time to his wife, I would particularly like to extend these words to his daughters. To get through this time, you will need each other because only the other can truly understand the feeling of losing your father. Understand this and you will come through this stronger in the end.
Kim (daughter of a retired police officer)
March 10, 2007
My deepest sympathy to you and your daughters. May you find support in knowing that your husband/father was a man of honor.
Jason Gordon (Brother of fallen Const. Anthony Gordon)
March 10, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Patricia Rimok
March 9, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. May your grief be showered by the love of your close ones...
Chris Large
March 9, 2007
My prayers for Daniel & his family
Chris Large Calgary Police Service - Retired
Matthew C
March 9, 2007
My Deepest sympathies to your immediate family and your brothers in blue family. May god bless you.
"Heroes In Life Not Death"
Joan Edwards
March 9, 2007
My prayers are with the family, may God help them to cope with their loss, and may his soul rest in peace.
Richard Jones
March 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carol
March 9, 2007
It's always sad when a member of our family has to leave us in such a way that we don't deserve to leave. My sympathy goes out to his wife and daughters. This world is such a beautiful place to be and to enjoy ourselves. Be strong Mrs. Tessier and my heart goes out to his girls.
Kandasamy Subramaniam
March 9, 2007
Mr.Daniel Tessier's demise is a very unfortunate incident.His daughter Veronique's letter touched my heart.My deepest sympathies and may his soul rest in peace. May God bless his family to recover from this great loss.
S. Cst David Lee
March 9, 2007
Word cannot express the grief and sadness left by the passing of a husband, a father, a brother. One can be comforted in the knowledge that Daniel will live on in the hearts and minds of those he touched in his lifetime. Daniel is gone but not forgotten. As a member of the law enforecment brotherhood I extend my deepest sympathies to Daniel's wife and his childern.
Yannick Boisvert
March 9, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pina Vaccaro
March 9, 2007
My sympathies to the family and friends of this fellow officer.
Justin Petonoquot
March 9, 2007
To the Tessier Family my deepest condolences.
Constable Justin Petonoquot and Family.
Kitigan Zibi Police
Maniwaki, Quebec
Alison Szabo
March 9, 2007
My deepest sympathies and my eternal gratitude to Cst Tessier and all police officers who serve and protect so bravely and so unselfishly. Our nation has lost a true hero. God Bless!
Rita
March 9, 2007
Thank-you and God bless you and your loved ones who you leave behind
John Smith
March 9, 2007
Thanks, Daniel
Eileen Spilchuk
March 9, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family with the loss of someone so very special to you.
George & Pamela Wisniewski
March 9, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Mark Eitzen
March 9, 2007
Having just joined the brotherhood of law-enforcement I send my condolences to the family and assure them that Daniel Tessier was one of the 1% that stand to protect the 98% from the other 1%. May the Lord bless you and keep you, and give you his peace. Fare well brother.
robin palmer
March 9, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patty Perna
March 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Andrea Zaradic
March 9, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Daniel Tessier. He made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can all be safe and live in a better world. The work of police officers is marginalized in our society so let it be that we will not forget his sacrifice. My prayers are with you Daniel and may you now find the peace that you so respectfully deserve.
Bill Locke
March 9, 2007
To the Tessier Family,
My heartfelt condolences at this time of loss....I hope that it will help knowing that so many people are thinking of you today and will continue to think of you -
Hang on to the beautiful memories -draw strength from the fact that this wonderful person was chosen to share his life with you as your husband, your father....treasure these memories - they are precious...and in these special thoughts and moments you will once again feel yourself sharing these times with Daniel. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace.
My deepest Sympathy,
Joanne Carroll
March 9, 2007
I cannot imagine how much pain your family is feeling with the loss of such a special person. The memories of happy times will help to console them. My deepest sympathies to your wife and children. May they be spared further pain.
Andy Spilioe
March 9, 2007
My sincerest sympathies to the Tessier Family.
Terry Robinson
March 9, 2007
Our deepest sympathies. We will never forget Daniel and the sacrifice he and his family made.
Mohamed Dernassi
March 9, 2007
Mes sincères condoléances.
Mon père était policier, mort en service, à Casablanca, Maroc
Larry & Evelyn Hollohan
March 9, 2007
To your familiy we send our deepest sympathy and may you RIP
Kathy Anderson
March 9, 2007
To The Family of Daniel Tessier:
I am so saddened to hear the tragic news. The men & women in "blue" put their lives at risk every day, keeping us all safe, and for something like this to happen, makes my heart ache! As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Bernadette Derry
March 9, 2007
Me and My husband want to our condolences to Mr Tessier's family. you are in our hearts an Prayers.
Gina Boychuk
March 9, 2007
Our deepest condolences to the family of Cst. Daniel Tessier.
May God bless you all and help you through this tragic time.
Cst. Brandy Boychuk (Grande Prairie, Alberta)
Blaine Boychuk
George Dvorak
March 9, 2007
The Family of This Brave officer should be treated with the greatest respect. There is nothing anyone can do to ease the pain. I hope the goverment provides for this family. Police officers do not get enough money, training, respect or kind treatment. My heart goes out to this family and all police officers and their families.
A Allen
March 9, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family of Daniel Tessier.
Diana Polletta
March 9, 2007
God has a special angel with him, so does your family they have an angel watching over them.
god bless you.
Brenda V
March 9, 2007
Daniel you will be a hero in hearts to all Canadians, because your job is to protected us from evil. God Bless a great man for all who he is, and all that he did. Our sympathy to your family Daniel, and to the Police Department who lost a fine man in the line of duty.
March 9, 2007
To the friends and family of Offc. Tessier- You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Know that you have the support to help you through this difficult time. Bon courage a vous tous. The Burlington Police Department extends their condolensces.
L Merriman
March 9, 2007
Rest in peace. May God bless you and your family and the many other police officers that keep us safe!
may adams
March 9, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to your family Daniel.
g gerrard
March 9, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Daniel Tessier. He gave his life to protect our way of life and security. You lost your loved one to protect us and your loss is the deepest one. Please know that all of Canada mourns for your loss and thank you for giving us the gift of protection for our children.
God now has a special angel that will help to look out for you.
God Bless
Chris Pestell
March 9, 2007
My deepest sympathies go out to your family Constable Tessier. I salute you and all your colleagues everywhere. Rest in peace.
Randall Lee
March 8, 2007
You are definately a hero. My thoughts along with my family's are with you and your family.
Fay Gay
March 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to all Daniel's loved ones,may God grant you comfort.
from the wife of an ex police officer
giovanna
March 7, 2007
Daniel, I was not only your co-worker but your friend. We wonder why we work so hard to keep our streets safe, all to end this way. I feel lots of pain and think of you and your family often. I know God will take you with arms wide open. Your good nature, love of life, love for your family and fidelety to all; will be embraced by the heaven's above. Je pense a toi Dan.
James Alderson
March 7, 2007
Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Robert Whyte & Family
March 7, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Robert Astolfo
March 7, 2007
The heroes in life are not forgotten. Daniel will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Tessier family and to all the people who hold him in their hearts.
Matthew Mckenzie
March 6, 2007
God bless this brave fallen hero, and never let us forget his sacrifice.
Ruby Gill
March 6, 2007
Rest in peace. My prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow. God bless your soul
Indira Ramcharan
March 6, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless you and keep you strong, let the memories carry you through.
Sylvie Desjardins
March 6, 2007
My prayers goes for you and your family.
Neville Lawrence
March 6, 2007
May your soul find peace,and the hearts that are broken will be healed.
A verse from the bible: He who practices the truth comes to light,so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.
K Downie
March 6, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
P Martin
March 6, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need and sorrow.
E Myers
March 6, 2007
God bless your family in their time of need. Rest in Peace.
May angels watch over your family always.
M. Williams
March 5, 2007
Rest in Peace our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Wesley Corbie
March 5, 2007
My prayers are for you and your family, may god bless you.
G. Minasvand
March 5, 2007
Rest in peace. Our condolences to the family of a fallen comrade.
mike walker
March 5, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
R. Lazenby
March 5, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Ron McNeil
March 5, 2007
our condolences to a fallen brother"s family and friends.
Shawn Birney
March 5, 2007
If there is anything I or my family can do just ask- Our prayers are with you!
Blue Knights Ohio VI
March 5, 2007
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go to the family and co-workers of Daniel Tessier.
March 4, 2007
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
HUNTER AND JENNY BURKE
ILES DE LA MADELIENE,QUEBEC
M.B.
March 4, 2007
To The Family of Mr.Daniel Tessier
Our Deepest Condolences and our prayers are with you .
Joe and LISA Lopresti
March 4, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
John A. Taylor
March 4, 2007
May all Canadians whatever their origin or spiritual inclination pause in their daily activities to meditate quietly on the meaning of officer Tessier's untimely death. May his family know that millions of thoughts are building a circle of comfort around them. May God keep you strong.
Nadia Dupuis et Eric Barrette, Agente correctionnel et policier
March 4, 2007
Toutes nos condoléances à la famille, à la police de Laval mais aussi à Stéphane qui vient de perdre SON partnenaire depuis 17 ans.Nos pensée sont avec vous tous.
De toute l'équipe Burtek
March 4, 2007
Salut Dan,
Ta bonne humeur nous manquera beaucoup. Ta passion et ton dévouement sont un exemple pour nous tous. Veille sur nous. Nos sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis.
March 3, 2007
I wish to offer the family, friends and the police brotherhood my deepest sympathies for the loss of yet another hero. May all the great memories you shared with him bring you comfort and peace. May God bless you with courage, strength and hope during this difficult time.
March 3, 2007
Condolences from Manitoba.
Thomas, Doki, Candice, Dustin Nguyen
March 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jean-Pierre BIRTZ
March 3, 2007
A la famille de Daniel Tessier, vous ète dans nos pensées et prières. Que Dieu reçoit Daniel à bras ouvert.
Jean-Pierre Birtz et famille
Poste de GRC/RCMP detachment
Aéroport International d'Edmonton
Jean-Pierre BIRTZ
March 3, 2007
A la famille de Daniel Tessier, vous ète dans nos pensers et prières. Que Dieu reçoit Daniel à bras ouvert.
Jean-Pierre Birtz et famille
Poste de GRC/RCMP detachment
Aéroport International d'Edmonton
D D
March 3, 2007
Here we are remembering the four RCMP who gave their lives, and now we mourn the loss of another. Our deepest sympathy to Daniel's family, and friends. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Réal Coady
March 3, 2007
The feeling I experience every time I hear an officer of the law has died needlessly in this country, is beyond my ability to describe. I therefore cannot imagine what the families of these fallen heroes must endure. We rise and fall each day with the safety and security that people like you, Daniel, provide us. Please know so many of us would do anything to help ease the burden of grief your family is now carrying. I just hope they may find a little comfort in knowing you died, and lived, a man to whom an entire nation is indebted. Your sacrifice was not in vain and will never be forgotten. Thank you.
william deriscat
March 3, 2007
salut dan
il fut un plaisir de te cotoyer garde un oeil sur nous la haut ou tu es ,on ne t'oubliera jamais..
Franco Di Genova
March 3, 2007
We now once again are down on one knee.But make no mistake THE BLUE LINE will recover.
Our paths crossed hours before,we shook hands exchanged words.
Rest in peace Daniel
My sympathy to the family
S Salvo
March 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Det.Sgt. Daniel Tessier, and a Thank You for having protected my neighbourhood for many years.
It takes a brave person to be a police officer and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
John Drummond
March 3, 2007
My sincere condolences goes to the Tessier family. We must never forget how dangerous their job is. You never know what will happen when you are on the job. I know first hand the family's pain, as I lost my daughter Kelly-Anne to murder in Oct. 2004. A young widow and two young children must live their lives with a great pain in their hearts. May God grant them peace for ever.
Simon Fraser
March 3, 2007
With a heavy heart and tear filled eyes, myself and many other Toronto Police Officers are (only 15 months after the last) preparing to make a trip to Laval to pay our respects to another Canadian Hero.
Our prayers and thoughts are with his Wife and children at this moment of horror, grief and disbelief.
Our hearts are also with our fellow officers in Quebec, Canada and throughout the world.
We will honour his memory and pray for the Canadian Government to do more to protect those who protect.
Detective Simon Fraser, Toronto Police Service.
Simon Fraser
March 3, 2007
With a heavy heart and tear filled eyes, myself and many other Toronto Police Officers are (only 15 months after the last) preparing to make a trip to Laval to pay our respects to another Canadian Hero.
Our prayers and thoughts are with his Wife and children at this moment of horror, grief and disbelief.
Our hearts are also with our fellow officers in Quebec, Canada and throughout the world.
We will honour his memory and pray for the Canadian Government to do more to protect those who protect.
Joanne Leo
March 3, 2007
Thank you for your bravery...
My condolescences to the wife and beautiful children.
R. Plante
March 3, 2007
My sincere condolances to the family.It takes courage and determination to be a police officer.Bon courage.
Peter Gibbs
March 3, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the wife, the kids, the family, friends and colleagues of Mr. Tessier.
May you all find Peace and be true to his memory.
Jim Payne (New Brunswick RCMP)
March 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and colleagues at this most difficult time.
JOHN A. HOLLAND
March 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Terry Fiorelli
March 3, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go out to Constable Tessier's family and to the Laval Police Force who have lost another constable in such a short time.
Such a terrible tragedy for these brave men and women in uniform who put their lives at risk every day to serve and protect our community and so sad that a life can be ended at the blink of an eye.
From: T. Fiorelli and Family
barry shingoose,sr.
March 3, 2007
so sad about the tragic news: another fine man cut down just doing his job my prayers go out to his wife and family also his co-workers
Macdonald Family
March 3, 2007
Deepest sympathies to the Family and Friends
Danny Di Paolo
March 3, 2007
You are a true "Warrior" who died in the "Line of Duty" for what you believed in. Trying to make this world a better place to live in is what policemen do. We thank you and your fellow Police officers in Laval. Rest in Peace.
David Damiani
March 3, 2007
I'd like to pass on my deepest sympathies to the family of Daniel Tessier and to the Laval Police Force. Rest your soul Tessier. You performed a noble job and have all my respect.
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