Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER FORE WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH. GODSPEED.

RETIRED DEPUTY/SGT
IOWA

March 22, 2009

Please accept our prayers during this terrible time.

I did not know Sergeant Ervin Romans personally, but he speaks to me as law enforcer doing a difficult job during difficult times, that we as a nation are facing.

Sergeant Romans, and others before him, are the ones who keep ALL OF US safe from the truly evil ones in society.

A true hero-

Rest In Peace Brother, Rest In Peace...

Vincent Herman
Linden NJ

Vincent Herman
NJ

March 22, 2009

Dear Sergeant Ervin Romans ... I am so sorry this had to happen to you!!! You didnt deserve this at all!! This is just not fair-- My husband, Bradley Moody, was a Richmond Police Officer and he was killed in the line of duty back in October of 2008. It's been almost six months since he has been gone... and it still hurts like the first day!!! Please give him a hug when you see him--Tell him I miss him!!! I know that you, along with all of the other fallen officers are going to be watching down on us now... please keep us all safe in this crazy world!!!

To Sergeant Ervin Romansfamily...I am so sorry!!! I know what your all going through right now, and I wish that I could take away all of your pain... I am soooooo sorry you have to go through this!!! Just know that you have so many people supporting you! Lean on people for support...

To the family at the Oakland Police Department... I am so very sorry for your loss. I felt horrible for the Richmond police department when we lost Bradley...but I can't imagine what you guys are going through loosing four of your brothers. My heart goes out to you all. Yesterday was truly a very sad day!!!!

Please, if you need anything.. I would love to help--with anything!!!
[email protected]

Again, my condolences to you all...

Susan Moody
wife of fallen officer, Bradley Alan Moody, Richmond PD EOW 10-7-08

March 22, 2009

Sgt. Romans thank you for your service, brother. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Philadelphia

March 22, 2009

God bless Sgt. Romans, his family, and his police family. Peace be with you.

Kentucky LEO wife

March 22, 2009

To the family of Sergeant Romans,

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you must be suffering at this time, but please know that my thoughts and my prayers are with you. Although I am not an officer, nor affiliated with the any police department, I highly respect the men and women who choose to protect and defend us in the police force and am deeply saddened when they lose their life in the line of duty.

my sincere condolances,

Suzanne

Suzanne
citizen

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved you...RIP

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

As a Philly resident, our City has had its share of sorrow over the past 2 years with the deaths of too many of our beloved men and women in blue. The law enforcement agencies from all over the country have been so supportive of our losses. Now we offer our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you....the brave men in blue of California. May your families get through this most tragic and horrible tragedy.

Sergeant Romans, may you be at peace and patrole the streets of Heaven. You will never be forgotten.

L. Brett
Sister, mother-in-law and aunt of Phila police officers

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace Brother. JUSTICE WAS SERVED. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the entire Oakland Police Department.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all........I cannot even imagine the pain this tragedy has caused. I pray for all Officers everytime my husband leaves for work. To your family, please know we are with you. Matthew 5:9

A. Maier
LEO wife

March 22, 2009

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Mark Dunakin and to the entire Oakland Police Department. We share your grief and mourn the loss of one of our brothers in blue from across the bay. RIP

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

March 22, 2009

Thankyou for your sevice SERGEANT ROMANS,you are a hero for us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family and co-workers during this tragic time

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 22, 2009

THE SACRIFICE YOU AND YOUR BROTHER OFFICERS MADE TODAY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE SORROW WE ALL FEEL . THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY AND SERVICE.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 22, 2009

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

May God bless everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx.

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten by the thin blue line. You have served your community and county well. Our prayer go out to you, your dept. and family.

OFC. CHARLES ROBSON (RET)
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

March 22, 2009

Thank you for your service to your community and your country, Sgt. Romans. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. RIP

Jane Brown, VA PPO
Va. Dept. of Corrections

March 22, 2009

Sgt. Romans - Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you, your family, friends and co-workers. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

Kathy McEntee
Sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee EOW 7/5/05

March 22, 2009

It is with a deep and heavy heart that my prayers go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Ervi Romans, Oakland Police Dept. Calif. God bless you for your sacrifices dear brother. Rest in eternal piece, and know that though your watch has ended, we will carry on.Thanks for all that you have done. Now be at rest with the saints who have gone on before you. 'till that day.Amen

Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

March 22, 2009

Shockwaves are crossing the nation at the loss of three in one place on one day with a fourth in the hospital.

We honor and mourn the slain, we pray for the wounded and we damn the killer’s soul. God will forgive him, I cannot.

Rest in Peace, Sgt. Romans and thank you for your service.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 22, 2009

I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy. My father was a police chief for 27 years. My heart is really breaking right now and I can't imagine what the force and the families of these officers are going through!

Janice Smith

March 22, 2009

God bless you and your family.

Officer
Georgia

March 22, 2009

Sgt, God I am so sorry for this tragic incident. I cannot even think of what to say. I can only pray and hope that your family, department, friends, and community find some peace during this horrible time. God bless you and your fellow fallen officers. Rest in peace. The monster that started this will not be able to hurt anyone anymore. Thank God for that.

146
Harper Woods PD

March 22, 2009

God bless......

Detective
NYPD

March 22, 2009

To the family of Sergeant Ervin Romans,

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.

Thank you, his life meant something to me!!! and to many.. he will NEVER be forgotten...

With True Love,
A fellow Officer
Dustin Hinton

Agent Dustin Hinton
IGC State Police Indiana / peer

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

March 22, 2009