Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sis PACIS VOS MUST INSTRUO PRO BELLUM.Thank you for your service you have made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace my brother.

Trooper Ragusa
Florida Highway Patrol

March 24, 2009

God bless you and your family, brother. You are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

March 24, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother

Officer Phillips
Anne Arundel County Police MD

March 24, 2009

May the Grace of God be with you in this hard time, and God Speed to Sgt. Mark Dunakin

Tobi Kelly
Sister to Trp. Kara Kelly EOW 02-25-08

March 24, 2009

ALL THERE IS NOW, IS THE PEACEFUL REST. GO NOW TO HEAVEN, AND LEAVE HELL TO US, U HAVE DONE YOUR TOUR, AND NOW YOUVE FINALLY BEEN CALLED BACK HOME.

p.o. lara
cpd

March 24, 2009

To the men and women of Oakland Police Department - may you find peace among the grief and comfort among each other.

To the family and friends, please know that the world is a better place for having had the honor of your loved one's presence, if only for a time too short.

Rebecca Harding Davis expressed it best when she wrote:
“Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. He is the hero, he is everything. He must be a complete man and a common man and yet an unusual man. He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor, by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it. He must be the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world.”

Nita Marr
Woodburn Oregon Police Department

March 24, 2009

The loss has been a terrible tragedy, especially to family and friends.
Sgt. Mark Dunakin, Sgt. Daniel Sakai, Sgt. Ervin Romanse and Officer John Hege each swore to serve and protect; and they did so to the very end. They were the shield and sword that helped contain an evil that threatened the City of Oakland, California.
The memory of these officers can never be forgotten. Their sacrifice can never be repaid. These officers are now shining guardians and they will be dearly missed.

SBPA
United States Border Patrol

March 24, 2009

God bless you for your service. Your family will forever be in our prayers. May God speed your journey home for your much deserved rest. Your tour of duty may have ended but you never be forgotten.

Officer Robert Prestin
Belton P.D. Belton, Tx

March 24, 2009

God Bless You and your family. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

May god be with your family and fellow officers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt Brad Gray
Henderson Co So, Texas

March 24, 2009

What a tradegy for the Oakland Police Department and all friends and family. Sgt. Dunakin, you will be missed by many, keep us safe brother!!

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Thank you for your service brother. Our thoughts and prayers are go out to your family and fellow officers. Rest in peace.

Special Agent
U.S. Secret Service San Francisco Field Office

March 24, 2009

HE’S WALKING A BEAT IN HEAVEN,
WITH A NEW PARTNER TO HELP HIM ON,
UP BEFORE THE FIRST LIGHT OF MORNING,
WITH A SAD SMILE GREETING THE NEW DAWN.

HIS BADGE GLOWS BRIGHTLY WITH GLORY,
HIS BOOTS ARE STILL SHINY BLACK,
FOR THERE’S NOT MUCH DUST IN HEAVEN,
EXCEPT FOR SOME STARDUST ON HIS HAT.

THERE’S NOT MUCH TO DO,
FOR A COP IN BLUE,
ON HEAVEN’S LONELY BEAT.
DRY A LITTLE ONE’S TEARS,
SOOTHE AWAY SOME FEARS,
OR JUST WALK THE GOLDEN STREETS.

HEAVEN CAN BE,
A SAD PLACE TO BE,
FOR A COP WHO FELL TOO SOON.

WALKING THIS LONELY BEAT,
AMONG THE SUN’S FADING HEAT,
HE SMILES SADLY AT THE RISING NEW MOON.

ONCE IN A WHILE,
A STRAY TEAR WILL FALL,
EVEN THOUGH HEAVEN’S NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE ANY PAIN.

THINKING ABOUT THE WIFE,
HE LEFT BEHIND,
HIS ARMS ACHE TO HOLD HER JUST ONCE AGAIN.

HE’S WALKING A BEAT IN HEAVEN,
WITH OTHERS WHO FELT THE FALL,
BROTHERS TO ONE ANOTHER,
THEIR NAMES PROUDLY ON THE WALL.

By

Lydia Warner Miller

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Thank you for all your loyal services; you are truly a hero and brother

Officer at South Traffic Division
Los Angeles Police Department

March 24, 2009

The End of Watch has come for our Fraternal Brother. His service did not go unnoticed and he shall have his reward with Our Father. Though we love our friends, family and loved ones, they were not ours but HIS and we only had them for a season or for a while.

Know that to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord.
May the Lord bring peace, comfort and continuing love for Oakland PD, the city and friends and family of Sgt. Dunakin and the other officers involved in this tragedy!

Master Trooper Joseph R. Dixon
Indiana State Police

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace brother and god bless your family,friends,and the Oakland Police Department.

Deputy Marshal
New Richmond,Indiana Police Department

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace, our heart goes out to your family and dept! Your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

March 24, 2009

To the Dunakin family and the Oakland Police Dept,
I am very sorry for your loss.... My prayer and thoughts are with you... May god give the strengths to get through each day... You are hero...
God BLESS YOU!!!

Michelle Dratch
bay village, ohio

March 24, 2009

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your family. This is a horrific tragedy and it boggles the mind. Rest In Peace, thank you for protecting the citizens of Oakland.

Trisha
Former Law Enforcement

March 24, 2009

On behalf of the Denver Police Department I wish to express our deepest sympathies to the families of Seargeant Mark Dunakin, Sergeant Ervin Romans, Sergeant Daniel Sakai and Officer John Hege.

This is dedicated to them:

You stand before your locker,
You open it with your key
You say a little prayer,
Lord will it be me?

Then you dawn that suit of blue,
Star and brass polished to compliment it too
You run down your list
Is there anything I missed?

A glance at the photos taped to the door
You say to yourself, I pray I’ll see you once more
Satisfied you look your best
Off to roll call with the rest.

A quick briefing and you’re on your way
Knowing not what will happen today
Duty and honor foremost in your mind
Never wavering while saving mankind

Others know you merely by sight
Dressed in a suit of blue and star shining bright
Revered by most, hated by more than a few
You press on, because that’s what cops do

You’ve done your duty for today
Then a late call comes your way
Without hesitation you answer the call
Radio tries to raise you, no answer at all!

Your BROTHERS IN BLUE speed to the scene
Only to find that on this day, fate has been mean
Yet another policeman has been slain
The BROTHERS IN BLUE swear it will not be in vain

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

I am deeply saddened to learn of this tragic event. My heartfelt sorrow goes out to your family in this time. Rest in peace my brother you gave the ultimate sacrifice and there is nothing I can say to relieve the pain your family and fellow officers feel. Know that you are remembered always and you are a hero to us all. You have done your time in hell now you will be with our Lord patroling the golden streets. For now my friend we will take obver the beat here--Job well done!!!

Master Patrol Officer TG VINCENT
Asheboro PD NC

March 24, 2009

Thank you for your years of service and dedication to your community. May you rest in peace, Sir! We have you watch from here. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

B FRANZ

March 24, 2009

True HEROES are never forgotten...GODSPEED BROTHER

OFC WELLHAUSEN #1141
RICHMOND PD (CA)

March 24, 2009

The entire law enforcement community is saddened and angered over your sensless muder at the hands of this savage. My condolences to your family, friends and the entire Oakland Police Department.

PO Ari Maas
NYPD

March 24, 2009