Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You died going after a cop killer.There is no greater cause for a Swat cop.Rest in peace now brother...

Anonymous

March 27, 2009

You done well Marine, now RIP!! Semper FI

Marine
U.S.M.C

March 27, 2009

To the Family, Friends, OPD and all Law Enforcement Officers

May God grant you all peace, he and the others worked in the same place with us and we share your lost. They were like our security blankets, as long as we see them,hear their cars and motorcycles pull up, we had a sense of feeling safe. I want to thank them for taking care of us and looking out for us and making us feel safe. May his family,friends, the OPD and all others who share in this lost find peace and courage to go on during such a sad and trying time. I thank you and your fellow officers for being the best police officers and keeping us safe.

God Bless You All. Thank you for keeping us safe.

Linda Baptiste
Alameda County Health Care Services

March 27, 2009

Rest well, brother.

Deputy
Michigan

March 27, 2009

Rest easy brother

Anonymous

March 26, 2009

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

PATROLMAN
HAMILTON POLICE MERCER COUNTY NJ

March 26, 2009

Sgt. Romans, a community and a country thank you for your service. You have earned your rest.

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth but the righteous are bold as a lion...." Proverbs 28:1

Detective #20637
Chicago Police Department

March 26, 2009

R.I.P. SO SORRY

PATROL CORPORAL KELLY PAINTER
WOODWAY PSD WOODWAY TEXAS

March 26, 2009

Sgt. Romans,
God Bless You and thank you for your service.

To the friends and family of Sgt. Romans,
My heart goes out to all of you. I lost my brother 5 years ago and it still hurts so much. Please know that you have your police family in MO thinking of you and praying for you. Just take one day at a time and things will get a little easier.

Kelly Sloan-Brown
Officer Nicholas Sloan's sister EOW 1/30/04

March 26, 2009

thank you for your service, USMC and PD-

S/A 749
DCIS

March 26, 2009

You died a hero...protecting the citizens of Oakland from a thug who had already murdered your co-worker. My heart breaks for your family & friends. I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around them and carry through the difficult days ahead. God Bless You Sgt. Romans!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

March 26, 2009

God bless Sgt. Romans and the other heroes.

Matthew 5:9

An Ohio brother
Montgomery Co. Ohio

March 26, 2009

THERE IS NOT MUCH WE CAN SAY EXCEPT OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TRYING TIMES. WE KNOW IT IS A HARD TIME WE WENT THRU THE SAME THING 3 1/2 YEARS AGO WHEN OUR hANK WAS TAKEN BY A PAROLED FELON TRYING TO EVADE ARREST. kEEP YOUR FAITH UP AND TRUST IN THE LORD HE WILL GET YOU THRU THESE TRYING TIMES.
ERNIE CRUZ

ERNIE CRUZ
FATHER IN LAW, HANK NAVA FWPD EOW 120105

March 26, 2009

My prayers are with your families. friends, and brethren officers. God Speed and God Bless.

Deputy M Talmon
DCSO, Castle Rock, Co.

"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." - Winston Churchill

Deputy M Talmon
DCSO, Castle Rock, Co.

March 26, 2009

Dear Sergeant Romans,

I am so sorry we've lost you. Thank you for serving and protecting all of us.

Thank you to all law enforcement personnel for all you do for us.

I can only hope that through improved communication and understanding we will all live together and respect each other in a better way.

Nancy
Concerned Citizen, Santa Clara Co.

March 26, 2009

"No greater love has a man than to lay down his life for his friends." Saturday Sgt. Romans and these other fine officers laid down their lives for their friends... The City of Oakland California. My prayer is for the families that someday God will give them peace and understanding for the sacrifice made by you and your loved one as he made the ultimate sacrifice.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

Rev. Bill Pursley, Pastor/WFPD Retired
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Wichita Falls, TX

Offcier Bill Pursley, Retired
Wichita Falls Tx Police Dept.

March 26, 2009

"No greater love has a man than to lay down his life for his friends." Saturday Sgt. Romans and these other fine officers laid down their lives for their friends... The City of Oakland California. My prayer is for the families that someday God will give them peace and understanding for the sacrifice made by you and your loved one as he made the ultimate sacrifice.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

Rev. Bill Pursley, Pastor/WFPD Retired
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Wichita Falls, TX

Offcier Bill Pursley, Retired
Wichita Falls Tx Police Dept.

March 26, 2009

This was a great loss for their fellow police officers, the people they were charged to protect, and this nation. In God’s providence they sought and were selected to be police officers, and thus they were rulers ordained by God spoken of in the Book of Romans, chapter thirteen, verses one through seven.

“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”

Even so, some men and woman ordained of God to carry the power of life and death must become victims of the evil doers, just like soldiers on a battle field; but the righteousness of God shall prevail, either in this life or the next. Thus it was that the power residing in other officers put an end to the rebellious, unfruitful, unloving, evil existence of the miscreant and minion of Satan who took their lives. Contrary to those he slew in the performance of their duty to God, the People, and the Country, he was out of the body and standing in judgment before God Almighty, without a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Consequently, he will suffer forever in a Godless, Hell; full of darkness and a fire that gives no light. He shall never see light again. Neither shall he meet another lost soul in that place. He is now alone and will be alone for eternity. For the Scriptures condemn his soul by saying this: “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. (1 John 3:15) Praise God though, these men who I hope and pray were indeed children of God, are, therefore, “out of the body and present with the Lord,” (II Corinthians 5:8) in whom there is Life, Love, and Pleasures Forever. But, for he that slew them though, just like the minion of Satan that betrayed our Lord, it would have been better for him, “...if he had never been born.” (Mark 14:21 & Matthew 26:24)

Sergeant Harold F. Titus (Retired)
Metropolitan Police Department Wash., D.C.

March 26, 2009

This was a great loss for their fellow police officers, the people they were charged to protect, and this nation. In God’s providence they sought and were selected to be police officers, and thus they were rulers ordained by God spoken of in the Book of Romans, chapter thirteen, verses one through seven.

“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”

Even so, some men and woman ordained of God to carry the power of life and death must become victims of the evil doers, just like soldiers on a battle field; but the righteousness of God shall prevail, either in this life or the next. Thus it was that the power residing in other officers put an end to the rebellious, unfruitful, unloving, evil existence of the miscreant and minion of Satan who took their lives. Contrary to those he slew in the performance of their duty to God, the People, and the Country, he was out of the body and standing in judgment before God Almighty, without a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Consequently, he will suffer forever in a Godless, Hell; full of darkness and a fire that gives no light. He shall never see light again. Neither shall he meet another lost soul in that place. He is now alone and will be alone for eternity. For the Scriptures condemn his soul by saying this: “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. (1 John 3:15) Praise God though, these men who I hope and pray were indeed children of God, are, therefore, “out of the body and present with the Lord,” (II Corinthians 5:8) in whom there is Life, Love, and Pleasures Forever. But, for he that slew them though, just like the minion of Satan that betrayed our Lord, it would have been better for him, “...if he had never been born.” (Mark 14:21 & Matthew 26:24)

Sergeant Harold F. Titus (Retired)
Metropolitan Police Department, Wash., D.C.

March 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your bravery, courage and commitment to the badge – your hard work and valiant efforts will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace…

A Relative of Officer Robert Stanze
EOW August 8, 2000

March 26, 2009

We are sorry for your loss. God bless. Thank you for your service.

Ramos Family

March 26, 2009

To the Family and Friends of Sgt. Romans Im so sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you at this time.

CPO Carrillo, Angela
Kenner Police Dept

March 26, 2009

To fall by the hand of a foreign enemy is a bitter tragedy. To fall by the hand of a domestic enemy is an abomination. For your unselfish service and ultimate sacrifice, thank you sweet hero. May God hold you tenderly in His loving arms, and bring comfort and healing to your precious family.

Valari Lagrone Radford
Daughter of Retired FBI Agent, Sister of Police Officer, Montgomery AL

March 26, 2009

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Our hearts are heavy for your family, friends and co-workers.

Corona PD Honor Guard
Corona, CA

March 26, 2009

Sergeant Romans. You knew how dangerous your last mission on earth would be. God bless you for your ultimate commitment and sacrifice. I will never forget.

Det II Stan Nelson, ret'd
LAPD 1962-1993

March 26, 2009