Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This is truly a sad day for Oakland.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to his wife and children, his fellow officers and friends.
Thank you for making Oakland a safer place all those years... we all own you much.

Bente, Neighbor of Oakand

Bente V. Petersen
Oakland Neighbor

March 22, 2009

Thank you for your sacrifice and service. We won't forget. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

March 22, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Romans. May God bless you with strength and comfort you through this difficult time!

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God.

Zoe Stahl
Sister of Officer Andrew Esparza EOW 4-13-07

March 22, 2009

I know we were all shock and stricken by Saturday's tragic event at our dispatch center. There are few words which can be said to ease your suffering. Perhaps what I can so is what I do best. I make tribute memorial videos as a way of easy the pain of such loss and I would be honored to prepare one for all the fallen officers and make it available for use at any services at no charge. Just please get the photos to me as soon a possible as these special videos do take time to make.

Gary J. Mondfrans, D#73
SFPD Dispatcher of 27 years
1011 Turk Street #D-73
San Francisco CA 94103
email [email protected]
www.GShotsTV.com and GShotsTV on YouTUBE

Police Dispatcher Gary Mondfrans
San Francisco

March 22, 2009

Your death was not in vain, for it shows there still are good men that will answer the call.

May you rest in peace, we will continue the watch from here.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

God Bless

Officer D. Davis
Greenwood Police Department, Indiana

March 22, 2009

Sgt. Romans, You are a true American hero! Thank you for your dedication and years of service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and OPD.

RIP Brother!

Sgt. Scott C. Przekurat
Benicia PD

March 22, 2009

Dear Sergeant Ervin Romans,
You gave your life in the line of duty ~ you are forever an American Hero. God Bless you and keep you in his loving care. Be on the lookout for my nephew Christopher, as a fellow Marine, I am sure he will welcome you to his squad with a big bear hug.

To Sergeant Romans’ family, friends, and co-workers at the Oakland Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I also know your pain and my heart aches for you.

This poem was left on my nephew's reflection page, it touched my heart, and so I pass it along.

I'M THERE INSIDE YOUR HEART

Right now I'm in a different place,
And though we seem apart,
I'm closer than I ever was...
I'm there inside your heart.

I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright,
I'm there to share the sunsets, too...
I'm with you every night.

I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall...
I'll still be there for you.

And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me...
Forever in my heart.

Donna Van Jahnke
Aunt of JSO Officer Christopher M. Kane 09-04-2008

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace brother you will not be forgotten

J Youngmark
Reserve Officer CFPD

March 22, 2009

All of my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest easy Sarge, God Speed!

Sgt. Mary Huggins
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace brother. God bless you, your family and the Oakland Police Department.

Corporal
Rochester Institute Technology Public Safety

March 22, 2009

All Give Some
Some Give All
Never Forget

Officer Kezar
Oregon Department of Corrections

March 22, 2009

My prayers and condolences for Sergeant Romans, his family and friends and Police Family. I am so very sorry for this tragic loss. Thank you for your service, your bravery and your sacrifice.

Sgt. Wife
Decatur, Al

March 22, 2009

To all the family members and co-workers of these four fallen officers, you're all in our hearts and prayers.. They were all brave, courageous men, and gave the ultimate sacrafice for the love and dedication of this job.. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called son's of God"

P.O. A. Ellis
Detroit Police Dept, MI

March 22, 2009

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!!!

OFFICER ALEJANDRO ALBA
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY / MOTOR TRANSPORATION POLICE

March 22, 2009

Erv was a true warrior. He had a passion for the job and a desire to serve. He was the ultimate warrior and now the ultimate HERO. Erv we will miss you and our prayers go out to you and your family.

Roger Short, Sgt Retired
Oakland Police Department

March 22, 2009

God bless you and your partners. You are true heros. You will not be forgotten. My prayers are with you and your family.

Officer D. Decious
Richmond PD, CA

March 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and fellow members of the Oakland Police Department.

Inv. L. Moses
Detroit Police Department

March 22, 2009

I sit here in stunned disbelief at a horrific event that has so far claimed the lives of three heroes. We are, once again, reminded that there is no such thing as a "routine" traffic stop. My sincerest condolences to both the professional and personal families of Sgt. Romans. His time on this earth will not be forgotten

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

To all family, friends, and officers of the Oakland PD my thoughts and prayers are with you, and may god bring all of these THUGS to justice! Rest in Peace brother, your legacy will live on!

PO Silvers
Prince George's County PD (MD)

March 22, 2009

As a fellow officer my prayers go out to the family of Sergeant Ervin Romans. May the Lord comfort his family in this time. Rest in Peace brother.

FTO Harlston
Metra Police Chicago

March 22, 2009

What do you say when 4 brave men go to work and do their jobs trying to protect those that cannot protect themselves? What do you say to 4 men that gave their lives to the citizens of Oakland by doing their jobs and getting involved in trying to help people? What do you say, at this point im at a loss! Saying thank you, calling them heroes, that is not enough! Words cannot describe this type of loss, even one loss of life is not acceptable. These men went to work and will never come home to their loved ones. To go out into the world knowing that you may not come home when you are doing a job shows what type of people do this job. The level of commitment and professionalism these men showed to the world will remain in my heart for a very long time. To your friends, family, and co-workers, I am so sorry for your loss. All 4 men gave their lives doing what they loved to do. This is a time for the citizens of Oakland to stop the violence and stand up for a better city, better community and a better nation! Work with the police to better your community! To all of the officers, rest in peace and I hope your final resting place brings you joy and peace where ever you are. To your family, friends and co-workers, the loss that you are going through right now is horrible and unthinkable. I only hope that people around you can comfort you and help you through this hard time and tragedy. My thoughts are with everyone involved.

Michael Bondi
Former LAPD

March 22, 2009

The members of the Medford Township Police Department (NJ) offer their heartfelt condolences to the Oakland Police Department. Take comfort in knowing that our Brother officers gave their all doing the job that they loved. Rest in peace. We have your watch now.

Lt. Thomas Switick
Medford Township Police Department

March 22, 2009

Rest in Peace Sgt. Romans. My prayers are with your family.

Jonathan Province

March 22, 2009

My heart broke when I heard the news this morning, and pieces of it go out to everyone you knew. Thank you for choosing to live life selflessly. I'm deeply sorry it ended this way. Each of you are fallen heroes that will remain alive in spirit through even the memories of strangers.

Deepest sympathy to each family.

Stephanie Wood, citizen of Phila.
Sister to an officer in Fountain Hill, Penna.

March 22, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

March 22, 2009