Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Having just lost one of our own, I know the sadness that has encompassed the Oakland PD. I pray that the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Romans experience God's comfort during this difficult time.

SA DE-14604
FBI Detroit

March 22, 2009

God Bless Sergeant Ervin Romans

God Bless Sergeant Ervin Romans Family

God Bless The Oakland Police Department

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

March 22, 2009

You are now with God. Rest in Peace.

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

You and your family (both immediate and those at the PD)are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.

Michelle Hunter, Special Agent
DCIS

March 22, 2009

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Ervin Romans. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Camillus Police Department, Central New York

March 22, 2009

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

March 22, 2009

Sgt. Ervin Romans Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

March 22, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 22, 2009

The officers of the Spring Township Police Department want to express our deep saddness and grief for the family, friends and fellow officers of Sgt. Romans.You have given the ultimate sacrafice in protection of your fellow citizens, officers and country. We will pray for the healing of your loved ones and want to thank you for your service

Police Officer
Spring Township P.D. (Centre County PA)

March 22, 2009

Every day of our lives is a page in the book of life. Heroes don’t get to write the end of there book because we have to make the ultimate sacrifices every day of our lives to protect the innocent from the wicked. Rest in peace SGT Romans your watch has ended but your mission in life will be carried on by your brothers and sisters of the badge. Your sacrifice will not be in vain. Semper Fi

CPL Leonard Gould 00-071
Lee County Sheriff's office Florida

March 22, 2009

This is truly a sad day for the City of Oakland.It is with my deepest sympathy that I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Romans and to the Oakland PD.May you rest in eternal peace Sgt Romans.

CIVILIAN
LAPD

March 22, 2009

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ptlm. N. Kondreck
Belleville Police Dept. NJ

March 22, 2009

God Bless you and your family. You and your partners are in our prayers, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

RIP,THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

OFC.B.ALEJANDRO
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA

March 22, 2009

Sergeant Romans, during your tour of duty you have served your city and community with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest, we will carry on from here. To the family of Sergeant Romans, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The police family will be by your side when you need them. To the men and women of the Oakland Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. God Speed Boss..

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

March 22, 2009

R.I.P. and thank you for your tour of duty. you are a true hero. I know this incident has touched everyone here on the east coast and our thoughts and prayers are with you and the other officers families.

Ben DeLugo
Virginia Beach EMS

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to this officers family and the Oakland Police Department, during this difficult time of tragedy.....

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

Rest easy my brother...we have the watch now

Badge 195
Winston Salem Police, NC

March 22, 2009

God bless the men and woman of your agency and to the family's of the men that were lost. Less we never forget. Stay safe.

Corporal Joseph K. Lister
Northwood NH Police Department

March 22, 2009

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Sgt. Ervin Romans. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Sgt. Romans and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

March 22, 2009

Rest In Peace Sgt.Romans. GOD be with you, your family and your Brothers and Sisters of the Oakland PD. My heart goes out to all of you after this horrific incident.

Chief Kevin C. Radford
Mars Police Dept. PA.

March 22, 2009

Thanks for standing watch, keeping Oakland and America safe. May the Lord bless you and keep you. I pray your family finds peace in the trying days ahead, knowing your work was not in vain. I pray you'll hear "well done my good and faithful servant, enter the kingdom of heaven."

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

As a citizen of California, I wish to thank you and the other Oakland Officers for your service.
I never knew any of you, but I know that your service made California a safer place for all of us. God bless your family and the entire Oakland Police department on this sad day.

Joe S.
Civilian, Bakersfield, Ca.

March 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Oakland Police Dept, the Sgt. Romans family.

Sheriff John S. Wilson
Clare County Sheriff Department, Mi.

March 22, 2009