Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sergeant Sakai, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

March 25, 2009

RIP Brother

Officer Michael McSweeney
Newton MA Police

March 25, 2009

May God look after you and bless your family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time. Thanks for you service! Rip in Peace Brother.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

March 25, 2009

My Deepest Condolances go out to the family and friends, May God Bless You All! Remember you now have 4 special angels in heaven watching over all of you. RIP my friend....

vegasgal1962

March 25, 2009

May you rest in peace! My thoughts and prayers are with your family and department!

RWS
Wife of an officer - North Carolina

March 25, 2009

Rest in peace. God bless the Sakai family in their time of grief.

Tex

March 25, 2009

God speed brothers. Go rest easy now. God bless all of you and your families. You will be missed.

Ryan McKenna Police Officer
Fife Police Department Washington State

March 25, 2009

Words cannot express the grief your families are going through at this time, nor can they express the anger at such a loss to the law enforcement community that we all feel at this time. We will always remember you and the sacrifice you made to protect your community. I pray that in time your families and fellow officers will find a way to deal with their pain. You are all heroes of the highest caliber and your names are written for all to see what heroes truly are. I wish all those effected personally by this tragedy peace and prayers in hopes you will find comfort in this dark hour. God bless all of you for your courage and sacrifice.
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God."

Sgt. Davis
TCSO Idaho

March 25, 2009

Rest in peace brother, you are a hero.

Police Officer Mark LaFramboise #1270
Independence Mo. Police Department

March 25, 2009

So very tragic! Please know that all of the officers and their families are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time! Stay strong!

Daniel is now looking down upon you!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

The thoughts and prayers of myself, family and colleagues are with you and your family at this tragic time. There may be thousands of miles that separate are departments / services but the feeling of loss knows no boundaries.

Police Sergeant Brian Byrne
Metropolitan Police, London, UK

March 25, 2009

Writing four thank you notes in one day for giving the ultimate sacrifice is not easy. This was a tragic, tragic day for all law enforcement personnel. As a police sergeant who is married to a Lieutenant and as a mother of two officers, my heart goes out to your family and friends. May your smile go on forever in memories of your life and love for the job. God bless.

Sgt. Catherine Martinec
Omaha, NE Police Department

March 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the four courageous Oakland Police Officers, their families, friends and the entire Oakland Police Department on this heartbreaking loss; it’s truly a disastrous day in history for the entire Law Enforcement community. May the Lord GOD be with the family and members of the Oakland Police Department to ease the pain and suffering you must bear for the rest of your lives. .

Captain Gene DiGiacomo - Retired
East Orange Police Department - N.J.

March 25, 2009

Rest in peace sir, we have the watch now.

Deputy Sheriff
San Bernardino Sheriff's Dept., CA.-Victorville City Station

March 25, 2009

Thank you for your service. We are safe because of people like you....

Daniel Mendoza

March 25, 2009

Your courage and service will always be remembered by many. You will be missed. Rest in Peace and God Bless you and your family...........ALOHA

Lorna A Ring
Mother of fallen Officer Joselito A. Barber Seattle PD Wa EOW 08-13-06

March 25, 2009

Thank you, hero, for your service

Police wife
Louisville, KY

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

Let me first offer my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Daniel Sakai. I know this is not an easy time. I have encountered this very situation myself and all I can say is that....with time....a WHOLE LOT of time....things will get a little easier. Even though it seems hopeless right now, please know that Officer Sakai is with you in spirit and will be watching and protecting all of you from the gates of heaven. He is not gone....you will see him again.

Thank you Officer Sakai for putting your life on the line to make this world a little safer. You have done a great service and will never be forgotten....

To the men and women in blue of the Oakland Police Department....keep your head up.....and know that Officer Sakai is watching over you.

I would like to leave with an inspirational quote that I live by every day:

"Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets;
so love the people who treat you right and forget the ones who don't. Believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance - take it. If it changes your life - let it. Nobody ever said it was going to be easy, they just promised it would be worth it."

God Bless!!

Dallas, Tx

March 24, 2009

We must not let the silence of our friends ring louder than the violence of our enemies. RIP

SGT
Vermont

March 24, 2009

A very sad day for the Oakland area and law enforcement officers nationwide. Sgt Sakai, thanks for your service. Your department will be there to help your family/friends through this tragic incident. Rest easy, sir

Sr Tpr Peggy Bishop
Oregon State Police

March 24, 2009

I did not know you Officer Sakai, but i give to you my deepest respect in this difficult time for your service to the City of Oakland, and your Heroic efforts to keep your brothers safe from harm. You paid with the ultimate sacrifice, and we are grateful to you for your dedication. my prayers are with those you leave behind

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

I'd like to send my condolences to the Oakland Police Department and especially the family of Sgt. Sakai. I know what it is like to lose a loved one in the line of duty and this is unbearable. God Bless Sgt. Sakai for protecting us and ultimately give his life. All that serve and give the ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten and forever remembered as heroes.

Cousin of Of PO David Tome EOW 10-21-08

March 24, 2009

Officer Sakai, I never had the privilege of meeting you, but as a former CSO and UC Berkeley student, I feel a sense of kinship with you. Thank you for your selfless dedication to serving and protecting our community. Thank you for giving your life in defense of those that cannot defend themselves. Through those you have protected, your legacy shall flourish and your memory will remain, fore you shall not be forgotten.

CSO Vincent F. Tursi
UCPD

March 24, 2009

Rest in Peace.....

Patrolman
New Hartford Police Department, NY

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace and my heart goes out to your family and department for making the ultimate sacrifice.

Christy McDaniel
Wife of Det T. McDaniel, FCPD IN

March 24, 2009