Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family, friends, and everyone at Oakland PD

I am so sorry for your Loss. I also experienced the loss of a dear friend in the line of Duty. This was sent to me, I found it helpful. Hope this helps your family as well.

My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our moral man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.

Paul S
Friend Of Officer Mark Whithead MCSO EOW 02/26/1993

March 22, 2009

Thank you for your service, sir. God Bless your family and the Oakland Police Department.

952
Ottawa County, MI

March 22, 2009

My heart is breaking tonight for the grievous loss your family and department has sustained. May God grant them solace in this darkest hour.

Your family and department will be supported and you will always be honored and revered for your service and sacrifice. Today is a bitter, bitter day as all of us in the Bay Area law enforcement community try to comprehend the magnitude of this loss. Heaven has four new heroes, you and your band of brothers from OPD.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD

March 22, 2009

It is with the utmost sadness and respect that I pass on my most sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-officers of this brave and honorable fellow member.
Go with God now Brother.
Be at Peace.
"Blessed are the Peacekeepers...."

Senior Constable
South Australia Police

March 22, 2009

May you rest in peace my brother in blue. You are a true hero and will always be remembered. My condolences to the brothers and sisters of the Oakland PD and my deepest sympathies to the families of the fallen heros.

Detective
Honolulu Police Department

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Dunakin's family, friends and the OPD.

Sgt Wife

March 22, 2009

May you rest in peace, Sgt. Dunakin. Thank you for your service to your community. And to the family, friends, and co-workers of Sgt. Dunakin, my most heart felt and sincere regret to you in your time of loss. May the Lord be with you through this very difficult time and may you find some peace after such a profound loss.

Maame Kanbi
Private Citizen

March 22, 2009

Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Police Officer
Grover Beach PD (CA)

March 22, 2009

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J Lane EOW 5/30/03

March 22, 2009