Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 2009
Reflections for Sergeant Mark Thomas Dunakin
Angel Sergeant Mark Dunakin
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In Flesh, he served and protected the City of Men. In Spirit, he serves and protects the Kingdom of Heaven. While he sails on the winds above, guarding the Children of Men, he serves God by defending God’s People with Her Word (Law) and forgives God’s Children with His Love(Law).
A service above and beyond his call of duty.
Some gave their all; he gave his life.
Angel Eve
God's Police Department
March 23, 2009
My heart goes out to the family and the Oakland Police Department for their loss.
Sergeant Dennis Norling-Retired
Phoenix Police Department
March 23, 2009
Sgt. Dunakin - You stood tall and died beside your brothers. You knew, too well, the danger you would be facing and went about the job anyway. We will carry on, in your memory, for we know no other way. May you be granted eternal rest and may your family find comfort of some kind.
Ofcr. K. Moreland (ret. Sgt.)
Monument, CO PD (ret. LAPD)
March 23, 2009
May you know eternal rest. May your family know peace. Our nation salutes you for your ultimate sacrifice.
holly hayes
civilian
March 23, 2009
I can not begin to imagine the grief that is being felt by the Oakland Police having lost 4 officers during an incident. My prayers along with those of my Marines go out to the families of the officers and the Oakland Police Department as a whole. May God be with you through this intensely troubling time.
2ndLT J.C. Soesbee
USMC Military Police
March 23, 2009
Thank you Mark for your service. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
South Dakota Officers Wife
March 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family....Sergeant Dunakin's family and the entire Oakland Police family.
May God be with you all in these difficult times.
I am deeply sorry for the loss of such a brave man, and hero.
Proud Police Wife
Sacramento PD
March 23, 2009
You are a true hero. May you rest in peace.
BB
HCPD
March 23, 2009
This is a sad day for the entire law enforcement family no matter where you work or what your rank is. My hearfealt prayers go out to Mark's family and friends and the entire Oakland Police Department.
Rest In Peace-You have done your job well
Deputy Adam Burns
Broward Sheriff's Office-Florida
March 23, 2009
Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace
Ptn. R. Murphy
March 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and fellow members of the Oakland Police Department.
R.I.P.
Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit
March 23, 2009
Officer Dunakin,
Thank-you for your service. You will always be remembered as a hero. Your courage and bravery serve as an example to us all. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Oakland Police Department.
Rest in peace, brother.
Detective Corporal Dean Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado
March 23, 2009
R.I.P. brother. You died a hero fighting the good fight. God bless you and your family.
Police Officer II
Los Angeles Police Dept.
March 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give your family and friends the daily strength they will need to heal.
Vicki Tavarez
Wife of a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Captain
March 23, 2009
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mark's family, friends, and co-workers. Our prayers are with you and Mark now and in the difficult days to come.
We are deeply saddened at his loss and the loss of his comrades.
We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.
God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
Ptlm. P K Harding (Ret.)
Binghamton NY PD
March 23, 2009
Rest in peace brother...You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers, and may you family know that you were truly a hero!
Patrolman
Bellevue Iowa Police Department
March 23, 2009
Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten.
Detective
NYPD
March 23, 2009
Our thoughts go out to your Agency and to the family of the Officer.
DA Investigator
Napa County District Attorney's office
March 23, 2009
I cannot find any words to say to make the pain easier. All I can do is tell you that you will be in my prayers and my heart aches for all four families, friends, and coworkers.
Mary Fisher
Mother
Deputy Kevin Michael Sherwood
Clare County Michigan
EOW 10/9/03
Mother
March 23, 2009
My heart goes out to the families and friends of this fallen hero. He stood for everything that is good for mankind and our great country. Just know that there are untold numbers of us that grieve with you during this very difficult time. Keep your faith in God. Only He can make all things right in his time.
Anonymous
March 23, 2009
Thank you for your bravery and passion for your job. The people of Oakland have suffered a great loss. Deep condolences to your brother officers, family and friends.
Anonymous
March 23, 2009
Thank you for your sacrifice.. May you rest in peace.. I will be praying for you and your family thru this difficult time. GOD BLESS
Anonymous
March 23, 2009
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Sergeant Dunakin and the Oakland Police Department.
Supervising Investigator
Napa County District Attorney's Office
March 23, 2009
Thank you for your courage, your service, and your sacrifice. The world is a better place because of you and your fellow officers. May God bless you and your family.
Steve Mayo
Citizen, Discovery Bay, CA
March 23, 2009
May God Bless Officer Dunakin, his family, and fellow officers. Thank you for your service Sir. Rest in Peace.
Police Officer
Ohio
March 23, 2009
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