Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We won't forget. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

March 22, 2009

I know we were all shock and stricken by Saturday's tragic event at our dispatch center. I know that are few little which can be said to ease your suffering. Perhaps what I can so is what I do best. I make tribute memorial videos as a way of easy the pain of such loss and I would be honored to prepare one for all the fallen officers and make it available for use at any services at no charge. Just please get the photos to me as soon a possible as these special videos do take time to make.

Gary J. Mondfrans, D#73
SFPD Dispatcher of 27 years
1011 Turk Street #D-73
San Francisco CA 94103
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www.GShotsTV.com and GShotsTV on YouTUBE

Gary Mondfrans
San Francisco Police Depatcher D#73

March 22, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to Officer Dunakin's family. May God bless you with strength and comfort you through this difficult time.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be the sons of God.

Zoe Stahl
Sister of Officer Andrew Esparza EOW 4-13-07

March 22, 2009

Sgt. Dunakin, You are a true American Hero! Thank you for your dedication and years of service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and OPD.

RIP Brother!

Sgt. Scott C. Przekurat
Benicia PD

March 22, 2009

What a terrible tragedy, my heart goes out to these Officer's family, friends and co-workers. I hope there's a little bit of comfort in knowing that many thoughts & prayers are with you all. God Bless.

P.O. Leticia Perez
Port Authority of NY & NJ

March 22, 2009

Reast easy Sarge, God speed!

Sgt. Mary Huggins
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

March 22, 2009

Dear Sergeant Mark Dunakin,
You gave your life in the line of duty ~ you are forever an American Hero. God Bless you and keep you in his loving care. Be on the lookout for my nephew Christopher, I am sure he will welcome you to his squad with a big bear hug.

To Sergeant Dunakin’s wife, children, family, friends, and co-workers at the Oakland Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I also know your pain and my heart aches for you.

This poem was left on my nephew's reflection page, it touched my heart, and so I pass it along.

I'M THERE INSIDE YOUR HEART

Right now I'm in a different place,
And though we seem apart,
I'm closer than I ever was...
I'm there inside your heart.

I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright,
I'm there to share the sunsets, too...
I'm with you every night.

I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall...
I'll still be there for you.

And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me...
Forever in my heart.

Donna Van Jahnke
Dingmans Ferry, PA

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace brother you will not be forgotten

J Youngmark
Reserve Officer CFPD

March 22, 2009

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

Corporal
RIT Public Safety, NY

March 22, 2009

To the fallen officers and their families, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We cannot thank you enough for your dedicated service.

Sergeant
JBPD- FL

March 22, 2009

Thank you for your service. You are all true heros. I know that the four of you are up there looking out for the rest of us. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten. May God comfort your family throughout this terrible time. God bless all of you. You will all be missed. Rest in peace brothers.

P.O. Popescu
Dearborn Police Department

March 22, 2009

Many hearts are sadded at the news today of the loss of these fine officers. My prayers are with you and the co-workers.They will not be forgotten. Be strong.

Carol Lane
Sister Sgt. James Michael Lane - Beaumont, Texas PD
eow 9/16/04
Secretary Greater Houston Concerns of Police Survivors

Carol Lane
Secretary Greater Houston Concerns of Police Survivors

March 22, 2009

All Give Some
Some Give All
Never Forget

Officer Kezar
ODOC

March 22, 2009

RIP Brother. You gave your life to save others. You are a true hero. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and co-workers.

Sgt. Suzanne DeMalto
Philadelphia Police Department

March 22, 2009

My prayers and condolences for Sergeant Dunakin, his family and friends and Police Family. I am so very sorry for this tragic loss.

Sgt. Wife
Decatur, Al

March 22, 2009

So very sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your brother officers for the sacrifice you made. Rest in peace.

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!!!

OFFICER ALEJANDRO ALBA
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY / MOTOR TRANSPORTATION POLICE

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You will never be forgotten. You and your partners are true heros.

Officer D. Decious
Richmond PD, CA

March 22, 2009

Today we all hang our heads low as another brother is called back to God. Mark is a HERO! and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your DUTY, HONOR and SACRIFICE so that the public is safe.

Sergeant Mike Rumpsa
Lino Lakes Police Department

March 22, 2009

Mark you were a dear friend and fellow offiers. I will miss you dearly and the times we shared at OPD. This world has lost a true Hero. I will miss you my friend. My god bless you and the family.

Roger Short, Sgt Retired
Oakland Police Department

March 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and fellow members of the Oakland Police Department.

INV. L. MOSES
DETROIT POLICE DEPT

March 22, 2009

I sit here in stunned disbelief at a horrific event that has so far claimed the lives of three heroes. We are, once again, reminded that there is no such thing as a "routine" traffic stop. My sincerest condolences to both the professional and personal families of Officer Dunakin. His time on this earth will not be forgotten

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

To all family, friends, and officers of the Oakland PD my thoughts and prayers are with you, and may god bring all of these THUGS to justice! Rest in Peace brother, your legacy will live on!

PO Silvers
Prince George's County PD (MD)

March 22, 2009

The members of the Medford Township Police Department (NJ) offer their heartfelt condolences to the Oakland Police Department. Take comfort in knowing that our Brother officers gave their all doing the job that they loved. Rest in peace. We have your watch now.

Lt. Thomas Switick
Medford Township Police Department

March 22, 2009

What do you say when 4 brave men go to work and do their jobs trying to protect those that cannot protect themselves? What do you say to 4 men that gave their lives to the citizens of Oakland by doing their jobs and getting involved in trying to help people? What do you say, at this point im at a loss! Saying thank you, calling them heroes, that is not enough! Words cannot describe this type of loss, even one loss of life is not acceptable. These men went to work and will never come home to their loved ones. To go out into the world knowing that you may not come home when you are doing a job shows what type of people do this job. The level of commitment and professionalism these men showed to the world will remain in my heart for a very long time. To your friends, family, and co-workers, I am so sorry for your loss. All 4 men gave their lives doing what they loved to do. This is a time for the citizens of Oakland to stop the violence and stand up for a better city, better community and a better nation! Work with the police to better your community! To all of the officers, rest in peace and I hope your final resting place brings you joy and peace where ever you are. To your family, friends and co-workers, the loss that you are going through right now is horrible and unthinkable. I only hope that people around you can comfort you and help you through this hard time and tragedy. My thoughts are with everyone involved.

Michael Bondi
Former LAPD

March 22, 2009