Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My most sincere condolences to Sgt. Dunakin's family and friends. May God help you through this profound tragedy and give you peace for the days ahead.

Charles H. Drago
fellow rider

March 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, co-workers and friends. Rest in peace.

Kelli Davey, Deputy Probation Officer
Family of Robert James Davey, Alameda Police Department

March 23, 2009

GOD BLESS THE MEN AND WOMAN OF THE OAKLAND PD !!

REST IN PEACE BROTHERS!!!!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

March 23, 2009

Although, I did not know any of the four officers personally, words cannot express the amount of grief and sorrow I feel for the entire family of the Oakland Police Department and for the private families of these officers. This was a cruel and senseless occurrence that will do nothing but leave a gaping hole of shock, sadness and confusion in the midst of our already fragile society.

Please know that with every passing day we are extremely grateful and appreciative of the service of these officers and the entire staff of the Oakland Police Department. The City of Oakland could not properly function without your protection and dedication.

May God bless the passing of these officers and protect those who protect us.

THANK YOU.

Jessica Novak
A concerned and grateful citizen

March 23, 2009

My heart is breaking for your families because I know what it feels like to get that call that your husband, friend, and loved one is gone all too soon. I lost my husband in February 2007 in the line of duty also. I know that most of your close friends and family wont even read this until days, weeks, or months down the road because its too difficult or time consuming. But when they do get to read it, it will be important for them to understand that they are NOT alone! There is a huge support system out there waiting for you to be ready to accept us.

We are not a group any of you want to be a part of, but we are here nonetheless and we are praying and thinking about all and our hearts are broken with yours. Please draw strength from knowing that Mark will be greeted in heaven by the brothers and sisters that have fallen before him, and they will show him around up there! They will help him send strength your way so that you can be patient in the time it takes to be with him again.

RIP MARK DUNAKIN, we will take it from here.

Melisa Wissink
In Honor of Officer Sean Wissink, EOW 2/11/07

M, Wife of fallen officer Sean Wissink
Des Moines, IA Police Dept

March 23, 2009

Words cannot do any justice for our fallen officers. They will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace brothers, we Love you.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

RIP BROTHER MAY GOD'S HEALING HAND TOUCH YOUR FAMILY IN A SPECIAL WAY. TO THE CHILDREN OF SGT DUNAKIN YOUR FATHER/DADDY IS A HERO WHO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

TRF OFC G V DAUNHAUER
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF OFFICE

March 23, 2009

We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and pray that your families are able to find some solace. Your bravery as a Police Officer was recognized by all and humbling to many. May you and your fellow Brothers in Blue, Rest in Peace. God Speed my friend- Till we meet again~

With Respect,

Jessica Senquiz #7564
Community Service Officer
Fremont Police

CSO Jessica Senquiz #7564
Fremont Police Department

March 23, 2009

Mark,

You will be remembered as a good officer, good friend and great man. Thank you for your brave service and doing your duty by making Oakland a safer place. Rest in peace...

My heart reaches out to your family and friends who you have left behind.

I'll always remember that laugh. You will be missed and never forgotten!

Carrie Manns
Friend

March 23, 2009

God bless your family in these terrible trying times.

To your family:

You have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the public they died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

- Abraham Lincoln 1864

Deputy
Santa Cruz County Sherif's Office

March 23, 2009

Thank you for your years of service to Oakland, you will be missed.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

We read the headlines daily
And we listen to the news,
We are anxious and bewildered
With the world’s conflicting views,
We are restless and dissatisfied
And sadly insecure,
And we voice our discontentment
Over things we must endure,
For this violent age we live in
Is filled with nameless fears
That grow as we discuss the things
That come daily to our ears…
So, instead of reading headlines
That disturb the heart and mind,
Let us open up the Bible
And in doing so we’ll find
That this age is no different From the millions gone before,
But in every hour of crisis
God has opened up a door
For all who sought His guidance
And trusted in His plan,
For God provides the Answer
That cannot be found by man…
And though there’s hate and violence
And dissension all around,
We can always find a refuge
That is built on “solid ground”
If we go to God believing
That He hears our smallest prayer
And that nothing can befall us
When we are in His care…
For only by believing
In the things We Cannot See
Can All Nations Be United
In the Peace that makes Men Free…
For the skill of man can conquer
New worlds in outer space,
But only our Creator
Can endow mankind with grace,
And only grace that is divine
Can unite us with each other
And make our enemies our friends
And Every Man A Brother.

Rest in peace, brothers, and God bless your families

Deputy D. Cruz
Martin County Sheriff's Office (FL)

March 23, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts are with your family and the brave men and women of the OPD during this most difficult time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

March 23, 2009

Mark,

You will be remembered as a good officer, good friend and great man. Thank you for your brave service and doing your duty by making Oakland a safer place. Rest in peace...

My heart reaches out to your family and friends who you have left behind.

I'll always remember that laugh. You will be missed and never forgotten!

Carrie Manns
Friend

March 23, 2009

Thank You for your dedication and service. God Speed. May you rest in peace.

CBP Officer - Port of Honolulu
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

March 23, 2009

If tears could build a staircase, and memories a lane, I'd climb right up to heaven and bring you home again. God be with these families and OPD.

Officer's wife

March 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. You are a hero in the eyes of so many.

Rest in peace, brother.

Derek
Volunteer FF, Illinois

March 23, 2009

Rest in peace Brother..May God comfort ALL through this grief stricken time.

DB
Ca Hwy Patrol. Ret

March 23, 2009

My heart goes out to the families and co-workers of all of the Oakland PD officers involved in this tragic chain of events.
May God bring you peace.

JJ Foss
Sister of Covina Police Sgt. Scott Hanson-EOW 7-3-06

March 23, 2009

A coward turns away, but a brave man's choice is danger.
- Euripides

Our prayers and hearts go out to you.... to the families, brotherhood and friends of all four of these brave heroes.

A Dispatcher
Florida Highway Patrol

March 23, 2009

Sgt. Dunakin,

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as lions." (NLEO Memorial) Words you will be forever etched in next to, surrounded by thousands of heroes like you.

Phil Galer
Pittsburg PD

March 23, 2009

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten..............

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

March 23, 2009

I am a citizen and a Mother, and I thank all the officers who protect us every day. God Bless Sergeant Mark Dunakin.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

I would like the family and friends of Officer Dunakin as well as the Oakland PD to know how sincerely heartbroken I am for them. Being a LEO seems such a thankless job, but please know that there are those of us out here who although we don't know you personally, recognize the bravery put forth everyday on the job. No less here, as Officer Dunakin was obviously a hero, along with his fellow slain officers....selflessly protecting and serving his community.
Many thoughts and prayers are with you all, not just today, but for a long time to come.....God Bless, and may Officer Dunakin rest in peace....

Elizabeth Jensen
Family of Wilmington, NC PD

March 23, 2009

you have paid the ultimate sacrifice my brother. Rest in peace.

Investigator
Illinois

March 23, 2009