Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless You and your family. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

May God be with your family and fellow officers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt Brad Gray
Henderson Co SO, Texas

March 24, 2009

HE’S WALKING A BEAT IN HEAVEN,
WITH A NEW PARTNER TO HELP HIM ON,
UP BEFORE THE FIRST LIGHT OF MORNING,
WITH A SAD SMILE GREETING THE NEW DAWN.

HIS BADGE GLOWS BRIGHTLY WITH GLORY,
HIS BOOTS ARE STILL SHINY BLACK,
FOR THERE’S NOT MUCH DUST IN HEAVEN,
EXCEPT FOR SOME STARDUST ON HIS HAT.

THERE’S NOT MUCH TO DO,
FOR A COP IN BLUE,
ON HEAVEN’S LONELY BEAT.
DRY A LITTLE ONE’S TEARS,
SOOTHE AWAY SOME FEARS,
OR JUST WALK THE GOLDEN STREETS.

HEAVEN CAN BE,
A SAD PLACE TO BE,
FOR A COP WHO FELL TOO SOON.

WALKING THIS LONELY BEAT,
AMONG THE SUN’S FADING HEAT,
HE SMILES SADLY AT THE RISING NEW MOON.

ONCE IN A WHILE,
A STRAY TEAR WILL FALL,
EVEN THOUGH HEAVEN’S NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE ANY PAIN.

THINKING ABOUT THE WIFE,
HE LEFT BEHIND,
HIS ARMS ACHE TO HOLD HER JUST ONCE AGAIN.

HE’S WALKING A BEAT IN HEAVEN,
WITH OTHERS WHO FELT THE FALL,
BROTHERS TO ONE ANOTHER,
THEIR NAMES PROUDLY ON THE WALL.

By

Lydia Warner Miller

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Thank you for all your loyal services; you are truly a hero and brother.

Officer at South Traffic Division
Los Angeles Police Department

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace brother and god bless your family,friends and the Oakland Police Department.

Deputy Marshal
New Richmond,Indiana Police Department

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace, our heart goes out to your family and dept! Your service andsacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

March 24, 2009

My prayers and thoughts are with your family and the Oakland police department. You are a hero!!! Thanks for serving your community!!! God Bless You!!!!

Michelle Dratch
bay village, ohio

March 24, 2009

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your family. This is a horrific tragedy and it boggles the mind. Rest In Peace, thank you for protecting the citizens of Oakland.

Trisha
Former Law Enforcement

March 24, 2009

On behalf of the Denver Police Department, I wish to convey our deepest sympathy to the families of the fallen officers.

I wrote this for all of you:

You stand before your locker,
You open it with your key
You say a little prayer,
Lord will it be me?

Then you dawn that suit of blue,
Star and brass polished to compliment it too
You run down your list
Is there anything I missed?

A glance at the photos taped to the door
You say to yourself, I pray I’ll see you once more
Satisfied you look your best
Off to roll call with the rest.

A quick briefing and you’re on your way
Knowing not what will happen today
Duty and honor foremost in your mind
Never wavering while saving mankind

Others know you merely by sight
Dressed in a suit of blue and star shining bright
Revered by most, hated by more than a few
You press on, because that’s what cops do

You’ve done your duty for today
Then a late call comes your way
Without hesitation you answer the call
Radio tries to raise you, no answer at all!

Your BROTHERS IN BLUE speed to the scene
Only to find that on this day, fate has been mean
Yet another policeman has been slain
The BROTHERS IN BLUE swear it will not be in vain

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

I am deeply saddened to learn of this tragic event. My heartfelt sorrow goes out to your family in this time. Rest in peace my brother you gave the ultimate sacrifice and there is nothing I can say to relieve the pain your family and fellow officers feel. Know that you are remembered always and you are a hero to us all. You have done your time in hell now you will be with our Lord patroling the golden streets. For now my friend we will take obver the beat here--Job well done!!!

Master Police Officer TG VINCENT
Asheboro PD NC

March 24, 2009

Thank you for your years of service and dedication to your community. May you rest in peace, Sir! We have your watch from here. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

March 24, 2009

True HEROES are never fogotten...GODSPEED BROTHER

OFC WELLHAUSEN #1141
RICHMOND PD (CA)

March 24, 2009

The entire law enforcement community is saddened and angered over your sensless muder at the hands of this savage. My condolences to your family, friends and the entire Oakland Police Department.

PO Ari Maas
NYPD

March 24, 2009

While I did not personally know any of the officers killed Saturday and I do not live in Oakland, I want to offer my condolences to the families of the deceased. It is sad that we live in such a violent world. But, Thank God for men like Sergeant Romans who was willing to die protecting the citizens of Oakland. May he and his fellow fallen officers rest in peace.

Donna McMorrow

March 24, 2009

Dear Sergeant Romans,
Thank you for your dedication to the Citizens of Oakland and to the department you so bravely served.You have made the ultimate sacrifice and will never be forgotten.I pray that your family will find comfort and strength in all the prayers and love that is pouring in for them.You are in Heaven and at peace now and among all of our nations fallen heroes. May you all Rest in Peace.

Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.

Suzanne Spencer Detention Officer
Fremont Police Department

March 24, 2009

It is with profound sadness that I join all of you in mourning the loss of Sgt. Romans. Prayers to all his loved ones and his department.

Former 911 Dispatcher, Pamela Dawn West
former Charleston Police Department, Charleston, WV

March 24, 2009

May you Rest in Peace Sergeant Romans - My thoughts and Prayers are with you, your family and those within the Oakland Police Department.

Dispatcher Abercrombie
Murfreesboro Tn Police Department

March 24, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother, You will not be forgotten!

Firefighter R. Komers
Lake Bluff, IL Fire Department

March 24, 2009

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND THE DEPARTMENT. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU

DONNESA GOLDEN
WIFE OF OFFICER DANIEL GOLDEN E.O.W.8-29-05

March 24, 2009

Thank you for your service unit, rest in peace you will never be forgotten.

Dep. Juan Carlos Navarro
St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

March 24, 2009

Sergeant Ervin Romans is the newphew of my dear friend Patt S.
Please accept the deepest sympathy from all of your friends in Ohio.
Prayers are being offered from our entire community for his family--and his family on the force.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the family, friends and the Oakland P.D. for their loss. May God welcome another hero home with open arms and may the sorrow heal quickly but memories never forgotten.

Correctional Officer M. Pinedo
CDCR

March 24, 2009

God's peace to Sergeant Romans' family during this time. There is no higher gift than to give one's life for another...peace, brother.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

My heart was sickened by the news of this horrific incident. I see and hear daily ,incidents where young people have simply chosen to live like base forms of humanity, and wreak violence and destruction without fear of judgement. Rather than be disheartened by the loss of Sgt Romans,we all should thank God that men like him are brave enough to stand up to the lawless, and I pray that God grants him and his fellow fallen officers rest, and that God also grants his family, friends , and co-workers peace. Please, keep them all in your prayers.....

Officer M.K. Gentry
L.A. Airport Police

March 23, 2009

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice brother. Your legacy will not be forgotten. You are and always will be a true hero.

Detective Hans Carlson
Hubbardston MA Police Dept.

March 23, 2009