Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This is for David.
We served in the Military Police Corps years ago when you shared the story of your father.
No amount of time can replace your loss but nor the pride and honor in the service and ultimate sacrifice your father made for the citizens of Baltimore.

Assistant Fire Chief
Flower Mound Fire Department (Texas)

December 9, 2023

As I age, I begin to seriously question the existence of life hereafter especially regarding our current state of evil throughout the world. I feel confident in saying that if this murder happened in another state with capital punishment during that time, this murderer probably would have been executed- "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth". I was called years ago by Baltimore States Attorney's' Office back when Conway was trying to have the case "retried" due improper jury instructions from the judge. I believe their reluctance to "retry" the case was based upon, obviously, the lack of people (retired, deceased, etc.), ergo, SA Office did not pursue the case again and succumbed to the political climate "du jour" thereby letting this murder walk free again.

Perhaps also, the fight wasn't worth risking their jobs and careers for?

Yes, we're in the "information age"- so many good things, but, so much more lies, manipulation and very clever willful deception.

My late grandmother (Eva Anita Capps) used to say something about only needing the amount faith of a mustard seed.
By the time I die, that's probably all I have left.

As it stands now, this pestilence (aka, Marshall E Conway) has finally vanished from our world as we know it.
Where the Maryland justice system failed, nature finally prevailed.

Thanks be to God, Amen...

David Donald Sager
Son

June 27, 2023

It feels crazy that so many years have gone by since Baltimore Officer Donald Sager was ambushed along with his partner and Donald Sager killed.
I am a "Sager" and was born in Baltimore Maryland in May of 1949. My family left Baltimore due to my father being transferred to Kansas City Missouri with the Department of the US Treasury and I was 5 years old then.
I served two deployments to the Vietnam War, 1968-69 & 1970-71. When I returned, I was appointed to the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, a Missouri State Controlled Department, with no city involvement or say-so. I served 26 years on the department and during that time, we lost 15 officers on the job.
Our Chief, Clarence M. Kelly, was stolen away by the president in 1974 and appointed "Director of the FBI," "Back when we could trust them."
I know what it feels like to lose members of a police family. The pain and memory is always there.
I didn't know Donald Sager but my father said they were most likely related. I was adopted in Baltimore and I am a Blood "Cellinese."
Please, all of you officers, be careful. These are bad times for law enforcement and extremely dangerous.
:> Christopher Sager//(Michael Cellinese) Retired-Kansas Cirt Missouri Police Department.

Retired-Christopher Sager
Ret, Kansas City Missouri Police Department

December 1, 2022

You will never be forgotten. RIP

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D

December 23, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always and may God Bless your family and loved ones always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

April 24, 2021

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 11, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 5, 2020

I was a rookie police officer with BCPD, Central District, Sector 1. I often partnered with Don Sager on patrol. He was a quiet, gentle soul, but steadfast in his attention to duty. I was off that night for the beginning of vacation time. I had traded a day with the other officer shot that evening, Stanley Sierakowski. I often wondered, what if? 50 years ago. RIP.

Patrolman Dean Mills (Retired)
Former BCPD Officer. Retired Baltimore School Police. Partnered with

May 26, 2020

Officer Sager,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Baltimore. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 24, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your courage, sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

April 24, 2020

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

January 27, 2018

While I'm not happy one your killers were released we have to remember that at least he spent 40 years in prison. It's not what was wanted but at least it is something.

Citizen

August 12, 2016

R..I.P. my brother. I, for one, will NEVER forget what happened! I was in the first car to respond and arrive at the scene of your shooting. I honestly do not know how I was able to retain my composure while protecting the crime scene!

(former) Officer Timothy J. Neuman, SR.
Baltimore City Police Department, Badge #3041, 132 car

January 27, 2016

Rest in peace Office Sager. I read here you have many family and grandchildren who never got to meet you but adore you still. They let your murder go but his final judgment is yet to come.

God Bless!

J. Gantner
Grandson, Son, Brother of NJ P.O.'s and NJSP

April 16, 2015

Another Cop killer walks free. This is why we need the Death Penalty

P.O. J Hill (Retired, NJ)

Black Panther leader, convicted of killing cop, released from prison...

P.O.
Retired NJ Policeman

March 5, 2014

Officer/Brother Sager an injustice was done today when courts let one of the people responsible for your death go free. Officer Sager thank you for your service and you will not be forgotten.

Sheriff Steve Clark (Ret)
Franklin County Kentucky Sheriff's Office

March 4, 2014

I miss you and Grandmom. Your killer was released and I'm so upset to hear he wasn't living his life in prison after taking away my grandfather. I wish I could have had the opportunity to grow up and know you. From what I hear you were an amazing dad, husband, and police man

Morgan Sager
Granddaughter

March 4, 2014

So sorry to hear one of your killers will be released from jail today after his conviction was overturned on a technicality. You will never be forgotten for serving in a difficult time and place. May you rest in peace and may justice be done in the hereafter.

Joy
Citizen

March 4, 2014

Rest in peace and may god bless you officer sager

Lt. J Pease
B.P.D.

April 24, 2012

Hero's may fall but aways stand tall and will never be forgotten. RIP Sir.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

January 31, 2012

I had just started my career as a young officer when Officer Sager and his partner were taken. I remember it well to this day. I pray for all officers. I have two sons that are officers.

At our Police Emerald Society meetings and events we remember and pray for all officers.

Jimmy Dietsch
Police Emerald Society

Jimmy Dietsch, Retired Captain
DPSCS

August 1, 2010

My heart goes out to Officer Sager's family , friends & fellow Officers during this very differcult time of a possible release of the low life that killed Officer Sager. Many survivors would have been at the hearing this week, but we were not notified.
May God's light surround all

Martha Wood
surviving spouse of F/O Barry Wood BPD EOW 11/04/1998

July 31, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the 39th 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, 35 years after you were killed.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 12, 2009

I was looking for family members and came across police officer Donald W. Sager.I am not sure that we were related but, I wanted to say my heart goes out to all who knew and loved him.My father is Donald Matthew Sager a wonderful man,I am sure just like Officer Sager.Thank you for your services protecting our streets and citizens.

Sharon Christine Sager

June 19, 2008

Well, I never met my grandfater. But I hear good things from my Dad and Grandmom about him, and how I inhereted his bright blue eyes. I have so much respect for him, although I don't know who he is, really. I wish I could've grown up with him in my life. Hopefully one day I will meet him in Heaven. I thank and appreciate him for what he's done, and I'm so happy that so many people do also.

Love you and Miss you Granddad. <3

Bailey Sager
Granddaughter.

April 13, 2008