Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 2009
Reflections for Sergeant Ervin Julius Romans, II
Sergeant Romans,
Thank-you for your service. The citizens of Oakland have lost four heroes. Your bravery and sacrifice will always be remembered. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Oakland Police Department. Rest in peace, brother.
Detective Corporal Dean Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado
March 23, 2009
R.I.P. brother. You made the ultimate sacrafice.
Police Officer II
Los Angeles Police Dept.
March 23, 2009
The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1
RIP my fellow Brothers!!1
Auburn Hills PD
March 23, 2009
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Ervin's family, friends, and co-workers. Our prayers are with you and Ervin now and in the difficult days to come.
We are deeply saddened at his loss and the loss of his comrades.
We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.
God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
Ptlm. P K Harding (Ret.)
Binghamton NY PD
March 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give your family and friends the daily strength they will need to heal.
Vicki Tavarez
Wife of a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Captain
March 23, 2009
How fruitless are our efforts to find words. May God hold you all in the palm of His hands and may the love of our Lord help you find peace. My brother knows this fine man. He and his brother officers will be remembered in our prayers, along with their families and their agency.
Lt. J.D. Ross
El Paso County Sheriff's Office - Colorado
March 23, 2009
Rest in peace brother...You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers, and may you family know that you were truly a hero!
Patrolman
Bellevue Iowa Police Department
March 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayer go out to your Agency and Families of the Officers.
DA Investigator
Napa County District Attorney's Office
March 23, 2009
Rest in peace my brother. You are a true hero!
Detective
NYPD
March 23, 2009
My heart aches for all of you for the terrible loss of these heroes.
There are no words to make the pain go away, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Fisher
Mother
Deputy Kevin Michael Sherwood
Clare County Michigan
EOW 10/9/03
Mother
March 23, 2009
I can't imagine the grief that must be felt by family, friends and brother officers of the Oakland P.D. The world is a lesser place without these brave men. Sgt Romans is with god and the heavens now. Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now.
Trooper First Class
Pa State Police
March 23, 2009
My heart goes out to the families and friends of this fallen hero. He stood for everything that is good for mankind and our great country. Just know that there are untold numbers of us that grieve with you during this very difficult time. Keep your faith in God. Only He can make all things right in his time.
Anonymous
March 23, 2009
Thank you for your bravery and passion for your job. The people of Oakland have suffered a great loss. Deep condolences to your brother officers, family and friends.
Anonymous
March 23, 2009
Thank you for your sacrifice.. May you rest in peace.. I will be praying for you and your family thru this difficult time. GOD BLESS
Anonymous
March 23, 2009
Semper Fi, brother. May you rest in peace and continue to watch over us in uniform.
Police Officer III James Leone
LAPD
March 23, 2009
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Sergeant Romans and the Oakland Police Department.
Supervising Investigator Mike Frey
Napa County District Attorney's Office
March 23, 2009
Thank you for your courage, your service, and your sacrifice. The world is a better place because of you and your fellow officers. May God bless you and your family.
Steve Mayo
Citizen, Discovery Bay, CA
March 23, 2009
May God Bless Sergeant Romans, his family, and fellow officers. Thank you for your service Sir. Rest in Peace.
Police Officer
Ohio
March 23, 2009
Although, I did not know any of the four officers personally, words cannot express the amount of grief and sorrow I feel for the entire family of the Oakland Police Department and for the private families of these officers. This was a cruel and senseless occurrence that will do nothing but leave a gaping hole of shock, sadness and confusion in the midst of our already fragile society.
Please know that with every passing day we are extremely grateful and appreciative of the service of these officers and the entire staff of the Oakland Police Department. The City of Oakland could not properly function without your protection and dedication.
May God bless the passing of these officers and protect those who protect us.
THANK YOU.
Jessica Novak
A concerned and grateful citizen
March 23, 2009
GOD BLESS THE MEN AND WOMAN OF THE OAKLAND PD !!
REST IN PEACE BROTHERS!!!!
President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio
March 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, co-workers and friends during this tragic time.
Kelli Davey, Deputy Probation Officer
Family of Robert James Davey, Alameda Police Department
March 23, 2009
My heart is breaking for your families because I know what it feels like to get that call that your husband, friend, and loved one is gone all too soon. I lost my husband in February 2007 in the line of duty also. I know that most of your close friends and family wont even read this until days, weeks, or months down the road because its too difficult or time consuming. But when they do get to read it, it will be important for them to understand that they are NOT alone! There is a huge support system out there waiting for you to be ready to accept us.
We are not a group any of you want to be a part of, but we are here nonetheless and we are praying and thinking about all and our hearts are broken with yours. Please draw strength from knowing that Ervin will be greeted in heaven by the brothers and sisters that have fallen before him, and they will show him around up there! They will help him send strength your way so that you can be patient in the time it takes to be with him again.
RIP ERVIN ROMANS, we will take it from here.
Melisa Wissink
In Honor of Officer Sean Wissink, EOW 2/11/07
M, Wife of fallen officer SEAN WISSINK
Des Moines, IA Police Dept.
March 23, 2009
RIP BROTHER MAY GOD'S HEALING HAND TOUCH YOUR FAMILY IN A SPECIAL WAY.
TRF OFC G V DAUNHAUER
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF OFFICE
March 23, 2009
my heart breaks for those left behind. nothing can ease the pain, but his bravery can give you pride. my love to you all.
Stacy
friend of family
March 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. These men are TRUE HEROES!
Anonymous
March 23, 2009
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