Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Remembering our friend Dan today along with his brothers. We miss you and will never forget you.

Your friend Fern D.

March 21, 2013

Missing you my friend. Just missing you. Thank you for inspiring me to be a better daddy.

Kevin Dahlstrom
Friend

March 21, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 21, 2013

That day Officer Sakai and three fellow officers were transported to ACMC, where I was having my regular volunteer shift. I was unaware of the tragedy that was unfolding out in the street of East Oakland until I step out of the hospital, ready to take bus 51 back home. Outside, there was a scene that I will never forget. I knew something serious and deadly had happened. I had a strange feeling of panic and fear, which prompted me to retrieve back to the hospital building. Later speaking to the nurses in the hospital, I learned that four officers were down. I remember crying upon hearing the sad news.

Officer Sakai graduated from Cal a decade ahead of me. RIP.

Jenny
UC Berkeley Alumni

January 2, 2013

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization.
As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
I have given my life so that others may live in peace.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.
You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

Captain Doug Gist (retired) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

August 6, 2012

You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.

You were a great police officer, teacher and mentor.
You would be so proud of the officers you help train and mentored.

I never got the opportunity to thank you for what you did. I hope you knew how much you were respected and appreciated.

Rest In Peace

Police Officer's Mother

August 1, 2012

We still remember you and miss you Dan. Rest in peace.

Corporal
UC Berkeley Police Department

March 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. I will always remember hearing the news coverage that day of the tragic news. I was saddened, angry and dismayed that our Bay Area police community had been dealt the blow of four noble men protecting our community being shot.

I am praying for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever, Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 21, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

March 21, 2012

Daniel,

You are still missed. While I have never known or met you, I am honored to be a member of Alpha SIgma Phi with you, and to serve as an officer in my community. I hope I can be half the brother and officer you were. God bless you and your family.

Deputy
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2012

Every year since 2009 when we lost you and three of your follow officers, Sergeants Dunakin and Romans and Officer Hege, I have made the blue ribbons with the 51 names of the Oakland Police Officers who have died in the line of duty. It is my honor to do this for the fallen officers. The ribbons hang on a tree outside the Warehouse Bar and Grill in Oakland, California for all to see the sacrifice they have made to keep us safe. God bless you all and rest in peace.

A grateful citizen

February 24, 2012

Well Sarge been almost three years........think about you all the time and wanted you to know I still try to do the kind of work that would make you proud.

Still my hero and strive to be half the cop and person are.

Love you and miss you

Once OPD always OPD 8945

Lopez
SFPD #2391

February 4, 2012

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Sakai. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 16, 2012

There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you and how you sacrificed your life for the safety of others. I see your memorial on the freeway in our town, your house not far from mine and your daughter at school... I try not to feel sad, but know that so many miss you. I would liked to have been your friend and that is a loss to me. Seems like we shared a lot in common. Thank you for your service and courage. Gomeifuku wo inorimasu Sakai-San.

Proud Neighbor

January 7, 2012

Dan was a wonderful man. There were many qualities I admired in a man who was younger than I. He was inspiring, the world is sader place without his presence. God bless his wife and daughter. Miss you Dan.

Cj Johnson

CJ Johnson
His Carpenter

September 20, 2011

I was thinking of you Dan. I just had to drop in and say hi. You are not forgotten.

Corporal Tim Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

June 29, 2011

Two years have passed since that tragic day. You are always in our thoughts. Rest in peace.

deputy
ACSO

March 22, 2011

My prayers and wishes are with your family during Thanksgiving and this holiday season...

DQ
Oakland PD

November 25, 2010

On the first anniversary of Sergeant Sakai's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Sergeant Sakai is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department

March 21, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 21, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 21, 2010

To Sgt. Daniel Sakai, his family and his fellow officers with the Oakland Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Sgt. Daniel Sakai’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Sgt. Sakai and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

March 21, 2010

We are keeping our thoughts and prayers for all on the first anniversary. We know and understand your pain. May the Lord Jesus help you through as the years continue with out your beloved Daniel. with love and respect to you Sgt. Daniel Sakai your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

The loving family of
Sgt. Howard K. Stevenson EOW 1/9/05

March 21, 2010

Thank you for your service and dedication, you made the ultimate sacrifice serving your community and you will never be forgotten, You brothers and Sisters in the North pay tribute to you.

Police Officer
Toronto Police Service

March 13, 2010

I am one of the police officers who learned his work ethic and positive attitude from Dan as a CSO at UC Berkeley. I remember Dan's academy graduation- we couldn't believe another former CSO friend of ours had just made Sergeant. Dan made it cool to love your job, which is no small challenge for college students. When I became a CSO, I thought the world was filled with people like Dan, because everyone was trying to live up to the standard he set. I now realize that men like him are rare, and a gift to us all.

Dan, I couldn't go to your funeral, because my wife had surgery the day before. Our first child will be born in a few months. His middle name will be Daniel.

CSO 172

Sgt.
San Francisco PD

February 4, 2010