Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In March of 2007, Sergeant Sakai and his police dog named Doc came to do a presentation at my school so the children can get a glimpse of police work and how police officers are our friends. My students talked about it for days! We will always remember Sergeant Sakai's connection with the children. A true-to-life action figure and HERO for Oakland!

The Teaching Staff
Piedmont Ave. Children Center

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 and your family

SGT ED LAFOSSE (ret)
Toronto police service

March 29, 2009

Sgt. Sakai:

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

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and your fellow brothers an sisters. You will not be forgotten Sgt. Sakai...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept., NY

March 28, 2009

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

kristin
sister of an officer

March 28, 2009

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Sakai family.Sgt. Sakai and his family will be remembered in my families prayers.

Sgt. J. Childress
NV. Dept. of Corrections

March 28, 2009

May God bless the family and friends of hero Sergeant Daniel Sakai. I pray the peace and comfort to you all that only God can give. I'm deeply sorry for your loss, but I do know that you can go on one day at a time and honor Sergeant Sakai's memory. He'll always be with you in your heart.

Renee' Haley
wife of SWAT officer Tim Haley, EOW 08/26/08

March 28, 2009

It is with tremendous sadness that I send this message. As I sat in the Oracle Arena to celebrate Officer Sakai's life, I was overwhelmed with the sight of officers from all over the country. These fallen men's lives were celebrated, honored in a big way. Hereos deserve this kind of celebration.

Stay strong Oakland P.D., family and friends of Sgt. Sakai. The world is praying for all of you.

With Great Sadness,
Stephanie Millikin
FCI Dublin-Dublin, CA

Correctional Counselor, S. Millikin
Federal Bureau of Prisons

March 28, 2009

I want to send my condolences to Officer Sakai's family, friends and colleagues. As a country I think many of us take for granted the role that law enforcement officers play in our communities -- to keep the peace - to keep us safe. This tragedy reminds me to be thankful that people like officer Sakai who make serving their community a focus of their lives. I am also a UC Berkeley grad and an avid outdoorswoman, and next time I go to the Sierra Nevada mountains I will look up and send greetings to officer Sakai. When I see policemen and women I will be sure to thank them for their service, and I will try to serve my community more in the future in honor of all the fallen officers and their families.

Anonymous

March 28, 2009

I extend my prayers, thoughts and appreciation to you, your family and all of the members at the Oakland Police Department. You made the ultimate scarifice and have earned the title of hero. You will never be forgotten. Watch over us from above as we continue the battle. Brother, May You Rest In Peace.

Senior Deputy Eric R. Fennell
Kern County Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2009

My heart goes out to the family of Sargeant Daniel Sakai. Know that he's a hero and the served the Oakland Police with honor. My Love and Prayers to the family.

THe Lee Family

Catherine Lee
Mother of P.O. Kevin Lee EOW 1/27/06

March 28, 2009

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Sakai. I am incapable of expressing my feelings, as mere words are poor tools for conveying my grief at the loss of these fine officers.

Did I know him? No, but I worked with people just like him, who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice every time they put on the uniform, to protect the community they served. Faithful to his oath, Sgt. Sakai fulfilled that duty; may God bless and keep him for his fidelity.

Lieutenant Art Kirts (Ret.)
Santa Clara Co. Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2009

Dear Sakai Family,
Emotions run high as I gather my thoughts about the loss of Sgt. Sakai. He rushed in to take charge of a situation which claimed his life. The actions he took every day made him the person we mourn today. His legacy will live on with you and his comrades. Sending you heartfelt regards, today and always.

Mother of a rookie cop
Sister of a veteran officer

March 28, 2009

Sergeant Sakai, Thank you for your service you ARE A HERO, The company I work for has a store in Oakland thank you for your service, We have your watch from here sir may you R.I.P.

"Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the sons of GOD!"

Matthew 5:4-10

Camden Bullock, EMT-B
Portroyal VFD

March 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department

March 28, 2009

My heart goes out to all of Sergeant Sakai's family. I know the pain you are going through.

Maryann Poni
Autie of Officer Isaac Espinoza
EOW: April 10, 2004

Sgt. Poni, Retired
SFSD

March 28, 2009

Thank you for your heroic service. Please watch us from above as we continue the fight. Rest easy Sergeant Sakai, we have it from here...

Officer
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

March 28, 2009

May the fmaily be comforted now and in the future. God bless you all

arlene newman
citizen

March 28, 2009

RIP...The thoughts and prayers of the officers of the Grantham Police Dept are with your family and the members of OPD

Sgt John Parsons
Grantham NH PD

March 28, 2009

Rest in peace Sgt. Sakai, you have served your community well!

Retired police Lt. Ed Katen
city of Newman, CA

March 28, 2009

I just heard about the passing of this young man and can only say... true heroes will always be remembered.

Anonymous

March 27, 2009