Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thoughts and prayers go out to your immediate family and extended law enforcement family. You will always be remembered for your courage and bravery.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Romans. Thank you Sergeant Romans for your service and sacrifice you are a HERO, and will never be forgotten! Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

March 24, 2009

My condolences to the family of Sergeant Ervin Romans for the loss of Ervin. He gave his life so that the community could be safer and we are indebted to him for that. Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear, still, may you find some comfort knowing others truly care.

With sincere sympathy,

Anne Butterfield Weills
3632-64th Avenue
Oakland, California 94605

Anne Butterfield Weills
Citizen of Oakland

March 24, 2009

All of our prayers are with your family and your brothers and sisters in blue. While there are no words that can comfort you in this time, know that we are standing by your side, holding the line.

Officer Elliott
Battle Creek Police Department, Michigan

March 24, 2009

People have no respect for officers. I will keep your family and friends in my thoughts. This was horrible. One low life took the lives of 4 awesome men. May they rest in peace. We know the shooter will never be a peace.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother,you are a Hero! May God place his Loving arms around your family and the Oakland Police Department.

Deputy A.J Shrader
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office

March 24, 2009

To the family of Sergeant Romans and the brother/sister officers of the Oakland Police Department,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your lives. Words can not express how deeply saddened we are for your loss. We wish you the strength to get through these trying days and may you never forget that such an amazing individual made the ultimate sacrifice.

Lt. Lisa and Sgt. Martin Dadio
New Haven Police Department, CT.

March 24, 2009

To Sgt Romans and Family,
Thank-you for your service to the citizens of Oakland and the State of California for your bravery. We have lost four heroes. Your bravery and sacrifice will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Oakland Police Department during this most difficult time. You will never be forgotten!

Dacia Young
Proud Wife of Retired CHP (8978)

March 24, 2009

God bless and comfort the family, friends, and the Oakland Police Dept. What a devastating loss to so many people. As the mother of a Contra Costa Sheriff I know what it takes to become an officer in this crime laden world. My prayers continue for you Sgt. Romans and your family. God bless the OPD.

Mom of Sheriff

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Rest In Peace My Brother, We Will Take It From Here.

PO Samuel Henard
Knoxville Police Department (TN)

March 24, 2009

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

March 24, 2009

My deepest and heart-felt condolences to the family of Sergeant Romans. I am saddened and angry by this senseless act, and my heart is breaking for Sergeant Romans' family. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. God be with you all. Sergeant Romans you are truly a hero.

Cheryl
Resident, San Mateo County

March 24, 2009

Our prayers and condolences are with you. All our families stand with you in your grieve. May God's peace find you in time. God's Speed Sergeant Romans.

Deputy Todd Walsh and Family
Montgomery County Sheriff Dept. Indiana

March 24, 2009

It was a sad roll call as we covered the incident in Oakland, California. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was involved with this traggic incident. California law enforcement should be proud of the way they conducted themselves. God bless the four brothers in blue who made the ultimate sacrafice. To friends and family; my heart aches for your loss.

Police Officer
Minnesota

March 24, 2009

Sis PACIS VOS MUST INSTRUO PRO BELLUM.Thank you for your service you have made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace my brother.

Trooper Ragusa
Florida Highway Patrol

March 24, 2009

God bless you and your family, brother. You are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

March 24, 2009

God Bless you Brother

Officer Phillips
Anne Arundel County Police MD

March 24, 2009

My thoughts and prays are with the Romans family. Erv was truly a great individual.

Jim Kivisto
Old Friend

March 24, 2009

I was a recruit in your series in 1990. I just recently found you on the USMC TWC website. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. You are a true Hero. I am proud to have served under you as a young recruit. R.I.P. Brother! Semper Fi!

CPL ATCHISON
USMC

March 24, 2009

ALL THERE IS NOW, IS THE PEACEFUL REST. GO NOW TO HEAVEN, AND LEAVE HELL TO US, U HAVE DONE YOUR TOUR, AND NOW YOUVE FINALLY BEEN CALLED BACK HOME.

P.O. LARA
CPD

March 24, 2009

Dear Sergeant Romans,
Thank you for protecting the citizens of the City of Oakland. I pray that your family and friends feel God's grace and the love he is surrounding them with. I pray that they find peace, in time, and smile with the many memories of you that they cherish.

LjL, Code Enforcement
City of Puyallup (WA)

March 24, 2009

To the men and women of Oakland Police Department - may you find peace among the grief and comfort among each other.

To the family and friends, please know that the world is a better place for having had the honor of your loved one's presence, if only for a time too short.

Rebecca Harding Davis expressed it best when she wrote:
“Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. He is the hero, he is everything. He must be a complete man and a common man and yet an unusual man. He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor, by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it. He must be the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world.”

Nita Marr
Woodburn Oregon Police Department

March 24, 2009

The loss has been a terrible tragedy, especially to family and friends.
Sgt. Ervin Romans, Sgt. Daniel Sakai, Sgt. Mark Dunakin, and Officer John Hege each swore to serve and protect; and they did so to the very end. They were the shield and sword that helped contain an evil that threatened the City of Oakland, California.
The memory of these officers can never be forgotten. Their sacrifice can never be repaid. These officers are now shining guardians and they will be dearly missed.

SBPA
United States Border Patrol

March 24, 2009

On behalf of FOP Auxiliary members throughout the State of Indiana, we want to express our deepest condolonces in the loss of Sergeant Romans. God bless his family and the law enforcement officers within the Oakland Police Department.

The thin blue line just got thinner.

Julie Black, President
Indiana State FOP Auxiliary

March 24, 2009

God bless you for your service. Your family will forever be in our prayers. May God speed your journey home for your much deserved rest. Your tour of duty may have ended but you never be forgotten.

Officer Robert Prestin
Belton P.D. Belton, Tx

March 24, 2009