Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As tears are streaming down from my face, I'm sitting here with a heavy heart, imagining all your flags at half-staff, the flowers flowing in, and families in a state of shock. The entire police department is suffering, and it's a helpless feeling that consumes us. "I am so sorry for your loss" does not even begin to express what I really feel, because I know that this will lead to an endlessly aching heart and days at a cemetary with the sun and trees all around you and no one answering you when you speak to your loved one who lies buried in the Earth. Keep the sound of his laughter in your brain and root for his football team and trust that he is with God. Not just because it sounds nice to believe in, but because the sun keeps setting and rising and flowers continue to flourish, and the rain will still fall.

Stacey in Toledo Ohio

stacey kaczorowski

March 22, 2009

To the family, friends and to the Oakland Police Department-- With deepest sympathy. May Sgt. Romans rest in peace

PO Terrasi
NYPD

March 22, 2009

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 22, 2009

My heart and prayer goes out to the family and the men and women of the Oakland Police Department.

The world just lost some true heros.

Always in our hearts, you will never be forgotten!

Rest in peace brother.

Police Assistant
Phoenix Police Department, Arizona

March 22, 2009

Sergeant Ervin Romans and Family

Words seem so empty at a time like this. But the actions and love shown by your fellow officers, and those of other departments are a demonstration of the respect all feel about you.
May you rest in peace.

Mother of Rookie OPD

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

March 22, 2009

Erv,

I missed being your neighbor as you were a great one who shared a passion and dedication to a job guys like us can only do. I thank you for your support when brother Niemi was taken from us. Now, I find myself writing on YOUR page.....and it pains me so. Thank you for all the help around the house, as I had no idea or the tools to fix anything. I will never forget our BBQ and beers, conversations about this job.

You are a good dude, I looked up to your desire and passion for the job....and have always tried to duplicate it. All the OT and dedication, even though it prevented us from doing that fishing trip we talked about on a weekly basis. Next time I fish, you will be there with me brother......on the bow of my boat.

You will be dearly missed. I pray for your beautiful children, family, and friends who share in my pain. It was a pleasure to have met you and I am thankful to have had the opportunity.

Officer Shane Nelson
San Leandro Police

March 22, 2009

Please know most people are incredibly grateful for the job you do even though we don’t say it often. May your families, find some sort of peace in knowing that you are heroes. A hero is a person who does not put themselves first but rather one who looks to protect others and that is exactly what you all have done. I am profoundly sorry for your loss. You will never be forgotten, rest in peace, you certainly deserve it.

In our prayers forever.

An eternally grateful citizen

March 22, 2009

God bless you and your family and your co workers and your friends.The family of Det William Rolniak jr 2-4-04

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

Having worked in the East Oaklan area a few years back I have a special feeling of sadness for these officers families. We are praying for the families and Oakland P.D.

Chaplain Tom Frederick
Hampton Police Division, Hampton, VA

March 22, 2009

RIP, may the Lord be with your families.

Officer J. Rodriguez
Ocoee Police Dept. Ocoee, FL

March 22, 2009

Sgt Romans, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. You are a cut above the rest and a true hero. You service will not be forgotten.

To OPD, friends and family of Sergeant Romans,
I'm deeply saddened by this tragic event. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this tough time. May God be with you all!

Sgt Wife
California

March 22, 2009

This day was a great loss for Law Enforcement officers all over the United States. It is always hard to lose one, but to lose three hits us very hard. Be wrapped in the arms of Christ now bothers, and thank you so much for your service's. May god be with you and your families during these hard times ahead.

Officer Thoma
SLPD Michigan

March 22, 2009

He was a warrior. 1*

Corporal
Greenville PD, NC

March 22, 2009

Officer Sergeant Romans, you will never be forgotten and will be remembered in my daily prayers along with all our Heroes who have given their lives in the Line Of Duty. My prayers for your family and friends and to your Police Family. Thank you for your service, your bravery and your sacrifices. God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in His Arms
Respectfully
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia, PA

March 22, 2009

This is an absolute tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and all of the members of the Oakland Police Department. Rest easy.

Trooper
New York State Police - Troop K

March 22, 2009

"Final Call"

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

May God be with you during this difficult time my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

Melanie
Police Officer's Wife

March 22, 2009

May you rest in peace now,
Rest knowing that your brothers and sisters will not forget,
That you sacrifice will not be forgotten.

You are in a better place now,
We have the watch from here.

My prayers go out to your family and friends.

PO Benson 3293
Prince George's County Police

March 22, 2009

My heart breaks for every member of this family and of his department. May God watch over each and every one of you.

HR Duncan
Ross County Ohio Deputy Sheriff

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace my brother. To the family of Sgt Romans and the entire Oakland Police Dept may time heal your hurt during this difficult time we will pray for u.

Deputy Joseph Winterer Jr
Eureka County Sheriffs Office,Nevada

March 22, 2009

To the family, collegues and friends,

I can not express how sorry I am for your loss. On wednesday three of my collegues were stabbed one is still critical a second lost an eye. I haven't slept since. I can only imagine how you must feel. In name of every police officer in Belgium, our prayers are with you. United we stand!

inspector Duncan De Ridder
Ghent Police Department (Belgium- Europe)

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace brother.

PO S.Harris #241
Cicero PD Cicero,IL 3rd Watch

March 22, 2009

My wife and want all to know how very much we appreciate the daily sacrifices made by our police officers.
Some make the ultimate sacrifice. Our prayers and good wishes go out to the families of these fine American police.

Gary Garber, Colonel, USAF, Retired
Citizen

March 22, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother

Police Officer
Chicago P.D.

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace Sergeant Romans...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

March 22, 2009