Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

rest in peace brother, our hearts and prayers go out to the family and department.

Officer Bogle
Etowah (Tennessee) P.D

March 23, 2009

Sergeant Dunakin,

My heart is breaking for you, your family, friends and your department.

You are a hero and won't be forgotten. Words can't comfort your family but I hope they know how many people are grieving for you. You made this world a better place by being an officer and making a difference.

Jo Ann
Wife of Officer Larry Lasater, EOW 4/24/05

March 23, 2009

My heart goes out to the family of Sgt Dunakin. "Thank You" will never be enough.

Here I am,
Lost in the light of the moon,
That comes through my window.

Bathed in blue,
The walls of my memory divides,
The thorns from the roses.
It's you and the roses.

Touch me and I will follow,
In your afterglow.
Heal me from all this sorrow,
As I let you go.
I will find my way
When I see your eyes,
Now I'm living,
In your afterglow.

Here I am,
Lost in the ashes of time,
But who wants tomorrow,
In between,
Longing to hold you again,
I'm caught in your shadow.
I'm losing control.

My mind drifts away,
We only have today.

Touch me and I will follow,
In your afterglow.
Heal me from all this sorrow,
As I let you go.
I will find my way,
I will sacrifice,
'Til the blinding day,
When I see your eyes.

Now I'm living,
In your afterglow.
When the veils are gone,
As I let you go,
As I let you go.

Touch me and I will follow,
In your afterglow.
Heal me from all this sorrow,
As I let you go.
I will find my way
I will sacrifice,
Now I'm living,
In your afterglow.

Bathed in blue,
The walls of my memory divides,
The thorns from the roses.
It's you who is closest.

Erin Gibson
Wife of a CSPD Officer

March 23, 2009

…Assist those in peril or distress, and if necessary, lay down my life rather than swerve from the path of duty…

Difficult words to truly understand for anyone who has not taken an oath to be a protector of society. It is with great pride that I salute your bravery and honor that I am considered a brother in uniform.

Peace be with you.

Sergeant Wulf Corrington, #12452
California Highway Patrol, Solano Area

March 23, 2009

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You are a true hero. Rest in peace.

Jessica Canales
Wife of Bexar County Patrolman

March 23, 2009

On Behalf of all the members at the Victoria Police Academy Operational Skills Unit our condolences to the family and members of the OPD on a tragic lost.

May our brother not be forgotten.

LSC MURADYAN
Victoria Police Australia

March 23, 2009

To the OPD Family, we are your family too. Us at RPD will mourn with you and will be here for you always. We know all too closely what its like to lose a fine man and officer, and you have lost 4. Our hearts are with all of you and have peace knowing that K27 looks over us all, and that heaven's PD just became that much stronger. Sgt. Dunakin, you are a true hero and we will forever be thankful for you service and sacrafice.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Dunakin, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

March 23, 2009

To the families,friends, and fellow Officers of OPD. Our hearts are saddened by your horrific loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I use to work Oakland Area myself and know first hand the dangers you face. May the Lord be with you at this difficult time and know that our hero is resting in peace and will never be forgotten.

R. Baierlein #10386
CHP Retired

March 23, 2009

God Speed

Trooper
Iowa State Patrol

March 22, 2009

We would like to send our deepest condolances to the families and friends of those who were lost in this tragedy. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want."-Psalm 23

We thank you for your Dedicated Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.
RIP Brother in Blue.

brother in blue
Puerto Rico Police Dept

March 22, 2009

Thank you for your service to this country and the city of Oakland, CA.

Ofc. E. A. Torres
Hampton PD, VA / Bristol PD, CT

March 22, 2009

My heart goes out to the family, his three children and friends of Officer Dunakin. You will be missed by family, friends, coworkers and the community. An enormous loss, and great courage by Dunakin and his fellow officers who died that day. RIP

Robina Browne
Mother of Dep Sheriff Daniel Browne-Sanchez EOW 2/10/07 Honolulu

March 22, 2009

I know I can speak for all the officers in the Richmond Police Department in over here in Virginia that our thought and prayers go out to all the families. Every single one of them will always be remembered and never be forgotten. Rest in peace my brothers.

Officer
Richmond Police Department, VA

March 22, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother!
To Sergeant Mark Dunakin I render a final salute.

P.O. K.J. Jones
North Greenbush, NY PD

March 22, 2009

You fought the good fight. Rest in peace my brother for you are in the hands of the Lord where there is no crime or slime. May the Lord accept and welcome you into His glory. For He tells us in the scriptures that Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. May the God of Love and Peace comfort your family and you comrades

Deputy Sheriff Jerry Rugen #2422
Camden County Sheriff Office, Camden County, MO

March 22, 2009

Its been a very somber day in Montana as we think about our brothers and their familys down south of us. so very sorry. Absolutly unbeleivable.

Deputy Sheriff Joe Bettis
Mineral County Montana Sheriffs Office

March 22, 2009

R.I.P. ~ Thanx for the sacrifice!!

Officer Jason Hensley
Manteca PD

March 22, 2009

A tragic, heartbreaking loss. God rest........

John J Diskon #5068
California Highway Patrol

March 22, 2009

May our heartfelt thought comfort those close. My deepest condolences. This is a very sad day for Oakland and all it's people.
Thank you for your many years in service - for making Oakland a safer place. We own you much.
Bente, Oakland Neighbor

Bente V. Petersen
Oakland Neighbor

March 22, 2009

My deepest condolences to the family and Oakland P.D.
My this Officer be at rest in heaven with the Lord.

Sgt. Falsino Lerma
Chicago P.D.

March 22, 2009

May the Good Lord keep watch over your family, my sincere condolences go to your loved ones and Oakland P.D.

Sgt. Falsino Lerma
Chicago P.D.

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace, brother.

Trooper
South Dakota Highway Patrol

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace brother. God bless your family and the Oakland Police Department.

Ptl. D'Onofrio #119
Sayreville Police, NJ

March 22, 2009

Your death was not in vain, for it shows there still are good men that will answer the call.

May you rest in peace, we will continue the watch from here.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

God Bless

Officer D. Davis
Greenwood Police Department, Indiana

March 22, 2009