Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you rest in Peace. Thank you for your dedication.

Anonymous

April 2, 2009

Our fallen heroes......

May God comfort your families through this tremendous loss. Thank you, HEROES, for your ultimate sacrifice.

I am so very sorry this happened. My prayers are with your loved ones and commrades.

Anonymous

April 2, 2009

My heart goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and the entire Oakland Police Department for the loss of four officers, husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, friends and co-workers in such a tragic manner. As one of our chaplains reminds us in his homilies, these men did not give their lives. Rather, their lives were coldly and brutally ripped from them by a vicious murderer!!! There is consolation, though small, in the fact that street justice was meted out to their killer.

My thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one who mourns the loss of these fine men in the line of duty. May God bless them all and all of you.

P.O. Kathleen Swanson, Ret.
Chicago Police Department

April 1, 2009

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.

Virginia Prosecutor
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney

April 1, 2009

How are the mighty fallen
Fallen prey to the brutal street
And the skies wept over those heroes
Where the hills and the flatlands meet

They kept the watch of the city
In service, unabashed
And how we rue the hail that flew
When good and evil clashed

How are the mighty fallen
And the tears of Oakland spilled
For the future that they’ll never know
For their dreams yet unfulfilled

There’s a special place of beauty
Across the horizon’s span
For those slain in the line of duty
Protecting their fellow man

Original poem contributed by JoAnne Johnson

Officer O. Johnson
California Highway Patrol

March 31, 2009

Sergeant Romans,
Your dedication and sacrifice for the people of California will be remembered always. Rest in peace.

Your Brother in Blue,
PO MK, St. Louis City Police

PO MK
St Louis City Police

March 31, 2009

RIP

My prayers go out to you, your family, friends and other officers of the Oakland PD.

Officer Mahar
Watervliet, NY PD

March 31, 2009

I was home and getting ready for work when my eye caught the funeral service, I have mixed emotions; I hate hearing or seeing anything having to do with our fallen man and woman. But I watched it. My heart was hurting and my eyes couldn’t stop watering my face. With every word that was spoken on their behalf made me thankful and proud of what they do for us/me on a daily basis... I have so much sadness for their families and loved ones. My heart hurts for OPD and the families, you all are in my thoughts. Thank you for you bravery and heroism.

Emily Causey
No Relation

March 31, 2009

You died doing what you loved to do.
GOD rest your soul.

Z. Butler
Walden Security

March 31, 2009

After reading the story i wanted to take time and let you all know he is a hero in my openion and he is a brave man may God bless all of you in this horrible time

citizin Darren Aspelund
ALASKA RESIDENT

March 31, 2009

Rest In Piece Brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families and loved ones.

Anonymous

March 30, 2009

Semper Fi brother, may you rest in peace. "...Ever look on Heaven’s scenes; They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines".

Patrolman
Honesdale Boro PD, Pa

March 30, 2009

Sgt. Romans,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-as a United States Marine and Oakland Police Officer. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous

March 30, 2009

Rest In Peace Brother

MAA
U.S. Navy Law Enforcement

March 30, 2009

I was truly saddened to hear of this horrific news.
My daughter is a survivor as well. Her father was killed in the line of duty 3 years ago.(City of East Palo Alto) My heart goes out to you. We were in attendance at the funeral because she wanted all of you to know she is here for you!
I was interested to hear of his duty in the Marine Corps. I think he may have served with my ex-husband at Treasure island in the 90's. My ex-husband was a Sargent during that time as well. If that is the case. feel free to contact me, when you are able.
Please know our prayers are with you and all the families affected by this.

Sarah Vervaeke

March 30, 2009

Sgt Romans was a great Marine and was always smiling,
if it could be fixed he was the man to do it. May he rest in peace.

Leon Doerner
Semper Fi

Leon Doerner/Major USMCR

March 30, 2009

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest in Peace Sgt. Romans

Deputy Christopher R French
Wharton County Sheriff's Office, Wharton Texas

March 30, 2009

Our deespest sympathy to the family, friends and Officers of the OPD. May the Lord be with you all and touch your hearts. Thank you for your public service to the community, citizens and visitors to the City of Oakland, United States of America (US Marines) Semper Fi. God Bless.

Anonymous
Concerned Citizens

March 30, 2009

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow brothers and sisters of the OPD. Rest in Peace Sgt. Romans, you are a HERO and a true WARRIOR. May your memory be eternal. Semper Fi.

“For the true warrior, the fear of dying in battle is never as great as the fear of being unworthy to enter it.”

Anonymous

March 29, 2009

Thank you for your service. My heart is with your family.

Wife of a Colorado Springs Officer

March 29, 2009

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PORVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

March 29, 2009

Rest my brother and know your service was not in vain.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the OPD.

Detective Adam Myers
West Palm Beach Police Dept.

March 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time

SGT ED LAFOSSE (ret)
Toronto police service

March 29, 2009

Sgt. Romans:

I wish things would have turned out different for you and your fellow brothers. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you Rest In Peace Sir. We'll take it from here.

Officer D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

March 29, 2009

You will never be forgotten by your Police Brothers and Sisters. Thank you for your service to your country and to your community. Rest in peace Brother are a hero.

I AM A WARRIOR — by Jon F. Hooper
I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary.
I fight for those who can’t. I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the downtrodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, for I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing, for it was my honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy:
For now, I stand with God!

Colin Davies D/C 6745 (Ret)
Toronto Police Service (Canada)

March 28, 2009