Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY SORROW FOR THE FAMILIES OF THESE OFFICERS, PUBLIC SAFETY OFTEN COMES AT A VERY HIGH PRICE. MAY GOD GRANT YOU HIS BLESSING ON THESE FALLEN OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

ozechoski,thomas
pa department of public safety

March 25, 2009

My prayers and condolences go out to the families of these officers.We at CTF-Soledad Prison have put our flags at half-mast in memory of the fallen officers of the Oakland Police Deparment.

Correctional Officer Marco Garza
Calif. Dept. of Corrections

March 25, 2009

RIP Brother.

Officer Michael McSweeney
Newton MA Police

March 25, 2009

God Bless you, your family and the Oakland Police Department. Your sacrifice and service will not be forgotten.

6263
US Postal Inspector

March 25, 2009

Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family during these difficult times. May he also look out for your friends and coworkers and help keep them safe. RIP Brother!

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

March 25, 2009

My Deepest Condolances go out to the family and friends, May God Bless You All! Remember you now have 4 special angels in heaven watching over all of you. RIP my friend....

vegasgal19862

March 25, 2009

May you rest in peace! My thoughts and prayers are with your family and department!

RWS
Wife of an officer - North Carolina

March 25, 2009

I had the honor of knowing and working with Mark while assigned in Oakland. This is a tragic loss to family, friends, and the community. You will be missed.

Carl Anuszczyk - Special Agent
ATF

March 25, 2009

Rest in peace. May God bless the Dunakin family in their time of grief.

Tex

March 25, 2009

I never knew Officer Dunakin personally, but I feel a particular sense of loss at his passing. From everything I've read about him, he was a "cop's cop," absolutely committed to public service and public safety. All motormen put themselves at extra risk as they mingle with the traffic stream, but he did it well, and loved doing it. It's just heartbreaking that we lost a man like this under such tragic circumstances. But then, putting yourself on the line is what true heroism is all about. RIP Mark, and I'll be praying for you, you family, and your fellow officers.

Norm, Civilian

March 25, 2009

Rest in peace brother, you are a hero

Police Officer Mark LaFramboise #1270
Independence Mo. Police Department

March 25, 2009

So very tragic! Please know that all of the officers and their families are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time! Stay strong!

Mark is now an Angel looking down upon you!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

The thoughts and prayers of myself, family and colleagues are with you and your family at this tragic time. There may be thousands of miles that separate are departments / services but the feeling of loss knows no boundaries.

Police Sergeant Brian Byrne
Metropolitan Police, London, UK

March 25, 2009

Across the nation we are all proud of you for giving your life for the safety of others. There is nothing that can fill the loss. However I do believe that God never takes a good person away from us totally. Remember Mark everyday and he will remain in your hearts forever.

Sgt. Catherine Martinec
Omaha, NE Police Department

March 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the four courageous Oakland Police Officers, their families, friends and the entire Oakland Police Department on this heartbreaking loss; it’s truly a disastrous day in history for the entire Law Enforcement community. May the Lord GOD be with the family and members of the Oakland Police Department to ease the pain and suffering you must bear for the rest of your lives. .

Captain Gene DiGiacomo - Retired
East Orange Police Department - N.J.

March 25, 2009

Rest in peace sir, we have the watch now.

Deputy Sheriff
San Bernardino Sheriff's Dept., CA.-Victorville City Station

March 25, 2009

Go with god....Job well done brother.

Daniel Mendoza

March 25, 2009

Your courage and service will always be remembered by many. Thank you for keeping the streets of Oakland safe. Rest in Peace and May God Bless you and your family..........ALOHA

Lorna A, Ring
Mother of fallen Officer Joselito A. Barber Seattle PD WA EOW 08-13-06

March 25, 2009

Thank you, hero, for your service

Police wife
Louisville, KY

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

My prayers are with the families of the fallen officers and the Oakland Police Department. My husband was on Reserve with OPD, and the sacrifices that Sgt. Dunakin, Sgt. Romans, Sgt. Sakai and Officer Hege have made that day are heartfelt. Know that their spirits will live on, and that their commitment to serve others was not in vain.

Wife of a Deputy Sheriff
San Francisco Sheriff's Dept.

March 25, 2009

Words cannot express the shock and disheartening feeling that I felt in hearing that four officers from the same department had died in the line of duty on the same day. Truly one of the saddest days in American law enforcement history. A similar incident that comes to mind was the Newhall incident in 1970. May you rest in peace Sgt. Dunakin. You and the other Officers that made the ultimate sacrifice on that day will not have died in vain. Your heroic actions and sacrifice will be mentioned for years to come in many a police academy throughout this nation.

POLICE OFFICER Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police/Taconic Region

March 25, 2009

Rest in Peace Sergeant..God be with you your family and the Oakland PD.

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Dept. NH

March 25, 2009

3/21/2009 was the darkest day Oakland has ever seen. I hope the light of the lord shines down upon the Oakland PD and the families of those who died. Youre all on my mind day and night. RIP.

5955
CLEAWATER POLICE FLORIDA

March 24, 2009

Let me first offer my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Mark Dunakin. I know this is not an easy time. I have encountered this very situation myself and all I can say is that....with time....a WHOLE LOT of time....things will get a little easier. Even though it seems hopeless right now, please know that Officer Dunakin is with you in spirit and will be watching and protecting all of you from the gates of heaven. He is not gone....you will see him again.

Thank you Officer Dunakin for putting your life on the line to make this world a little safer. You have done a great service and will never be forgotten....

To the men and women in blue of the Oakland Police Department....keep your head up.....and know that Officer Dunakin is watching over you.

I would like to leave with an inspirational quote that I live by every day:

"Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets;
so love the people who treat you right and forget the ones who don't. Believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance - take it. If it changes your life - let it. Nobody ever said it was going to be easy, they just promised it would be worth it."

God Bless!!

Dallas, tx

March 24, 2009

We must not let the silence of our friends ring louder than the violence of our enemies. RIP

Sgt
Vermont

March 24, 2009