Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and your family, brother. You are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace Sgt.Sakai! We remember you from your contacts with the hospital.

From the entire Security Staff here at Children's.

Director: Donald Mitchell
Children's Hospital Oakland - Security Dept

March 24, 2009

May Almighty God bless our fallen brother, his family, and his law enforcement family, with God's grace and peace in this most difficult time. May God also comfort the other 3 officers and their families with His consolation and mercy. What a senseless act of violence by one man, that took the lives of four brothers serving God and country through law enforcement.

Your brothers and sisters in Kansas are praying for you!

Serving God and Country,

Rev. Dr. J. Dean McNamara
Chaplain/Reserve Deputy
Chautauqua County, Kansas Sheriff's Department
Sedan, Kansas.

Rev Dr J. Dean McNamara
Chaplain/Res. Deputy, Chautauqua Co KS Sheriff's Department

March 24, 2009

ALL THERE IS NOW, IS THE PEACEFUL REST. GO NOW TO HEAVEN, AND LEAVE HELL TO US, U HAVE DONE YOUR TOUR, AND NOW YOUVE FINALLY BEEN CALLED BACK HOME.

p.o. lara
cpd

March 24, 2009

Dear Sergeant Sakai,
Thank you working everyday to protect the citizen's of Oakland. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I pray that your family and friends will receive God's grace and be surrounded in his love. God bless you and all of your brothers and sisters in law enforcement.

LjL, Code Enforcement
City of Puyallup (WA)

March 24, 2009

To the men and women of Oakland Police Department - may you find peace among the grief and comfort among each other.

To the family and friends, please know that the world is a better place for having had the honor of your loved one's presence, if only for a time too short.

Rebecca Harding Davis expressed it best when she wrote:
“Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. He is the hero, he is everything. He must be a complete man and a common man and yet an unusual man. He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor, by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it. He must be the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world.”

Nita Marr
Woodburn Oregon Police Department

March 24, 2009

Four brave police officers were gunned down in one day. The loss has been a terrible tragedy, especially to family and friends.
Sgt. Daniel Sakai, Sgt. Mark Dunakin, Sgt. Ervin Romanse and Officer John Hege each swore to serve and protect; and they did so to the very end. They were the shield and sword that helped contain an evil that threatened the City of Oakland, California.
The memory of these officers can never be forgotten. Their sacrifice can never be repaid. These officers are now shining guardians and they will be dearly missed.

SBPA
United States Border Patrol

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace my brother. May God bless you.

Officer Daubenspeck
Topeka, KS Police Department

March 24, 2009

God bless you for your service. Your family will forever be in our prayers. May God speed your journey home for your much deserved rest. Your tour of duty may have ended but you never be forgotten.

Officer Robert Prestin
Belton P.D. Belton, Tx

March 24, 2009

God Bless You and your family. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

May god be with your family and fellow officers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt Brad Gray
Henderson Co SO, Texas

March 24, 2009

Sgt Sakai will be remembered as a 'true hero'. My condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers at his loss.

C. Castile

ex patrolman
Murray PD

March 24, 2009

Our prayers are with the family and fellow officers. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace brother.

Special Agent
U.S. Secret Service San Francisco Field Office

March 24, 2009

HE’S WALKING A BEAT IN HEAVEN,
WITH A NEW PARTNER TO HELP HIM ON,
UP BEFORE THE FIRST LIGHT OF MORNING,
WITH A SAD SMILE GREETING THE NEW DAWN.

HIS BADGE GLOWS BRIGHTLY WITH GLORY,
HIS BOOTS ARE STILL SHINY BLACK,
FOR THERE’S NOT MUCH DUST IN HEAVEN,
EXCEPT FOR SOME STARDUST ON HIS HAT.

THERE’S NOT MUCH TO DO,
FOR A COP IN BLUE,
ON HEAVEN’S LONELY BEAT.
DRY A LITTLE ONE’S TEARS,
SOOTHE AWAY SOME FEARS,
OR JUST WALK THE GOLDEN STREETS.

HEAVEN CAN BE,
A SAD PLACE TO BE,
FOR A COP WHO FELL TOO SOON.

WALKING THIS LONELY BEAT,
AMONG THE SUN’S FADING HEAT,
HE SMILES SADLY AT THE RISING NEW MOON.

ONCE IN A WHILE,
A STRAY TEAR WILL FALL,
EVEN THOUGH HEAVEN’S NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE ANY PAIN.

THINKING ABOUT THE WIFE,
HE LEFT BEHIND,
HIS ARMS ACHE TO HOLD HER JUST ONCE AGAIN.

HE’S WALKING A BEAT IN HEAVEN,
WITH OTHERS WHO FELT THE FALL,
BROTHERS TO ONE ANOTHER,
THEIR NAMES PROUDLY ON THE WALL.

By

Lydia Warner Miller

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Thank you for all your loyal services; you are truly a hero and brother.

Officer at South Traffic Division
Los Angeles Police Department

March 24, 2009

Our prayers are with the family and fellow officers. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace brother.

Special Agent
U.S. Secret Service San Francisco Field Office

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace brother and god bless your family,friends and the Oakland Police Department.

Deputy Marshal
New Richmond,Indiana Police Department

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace, our hearts go out to your family and dept! Your service and sacafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

March 24, 2009

Growing up in Vietnam,longing for the true freedom from Communism,i have deep respect for the men and women in uniform.I was blessed to come to AMerica and fortunate enough to attend one of the finest public university-Cal.While in College,i worked at Sambo on 3rd and Broadway in Oakland,i got to meet the caring,the kind policemen of OPD who always reminded me about safety of coming to work early in the morning.Who gave me words of comfort when South Vietnam fell in APril of 1975.I had cried since Sunday when i read about the big loss of our finest gentlemen of OPD force and Officer Sakai was one of those.What made it was more painful was,he also graduated from my alma mater and Mrs Sakai is UC,Berkeley Police Officer.You both gave your own safety to protect us,normal citizens.Thank you,Mrs Sakai.Words can not describe my feeling in sharing the pain with you and your family during this difficult time.Officer Sakai gave his life for all of us.He will always be our Guardian ANgel.And all of us,citizens and the small Cal Alumni community will forever be grateful.May Goid Bless you and your family.My sincere hugs to the little Princes of yours to know,her Dad was and always be our Hero.For real.
THANK YOU.THANK YOU.
Van Le

van le
alameda co,PH

March 24, 2009

Angel in Blue
He worked the Holidays and week-ends, away from the families and friends.
To keep the peace for you and me...
Then one day he paid the price, he gave his life...
You have done well my friend, patrolling these earthly streets.
Now it's time to walk on Heaven's beat...
The next time you a Police Officer or two...
remember they are one of God's Angel in Blue...
And God said:"BLESS ARE THE PEACE Makers....

michelledratch
bay village, ohio

March 24, 2009

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your family. This is a horrific tragedy and it boggles the mind. Rest In Peace, thank you for protecting the citizens of Oakland.

Trisha
Former Law Enforcement

March 24, 2009

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your family. This is a horrific tragedy and it boggles the mind. Rest In Peace, thank you for protecting the citizens of Oakland.

Trisha
Former Law Enforcement

March 24, 2009

Please accept our condolences on the loss of of your loved one.

This is dedicated to each of the fallen officers:

You stand before your locker,
You open it with your key
You say a little prayer,
Lord will it be me?

Then you dawn that suit of blue,
Star and brass polished to compliment it too
You run down your list
Is there anything I missed?

A glance at the photos taped to the door
You say to yourself, I pray I’ll see you once more
Satisfied you look your best
Off to roll call with the rest.

A quick briefing and you’re on your way
Knowing not what will happen today
Duty and honor foremost in your mind
Never wavering while saving mankind

Others know you merely by sight
Dressed in a suit of blue and star shining bright
Revered by most, hated by more than a few
You press on, because that’s what cops do

You’ve done your duty for today
Then a late call comes your way
Without hesitation you answer the call
Radio tries to raise you, no answer at all!

Your BROTHERS IN BLUE speed to the scene
Only to find that on this day, fate has been mean
Yet another policeman has been slain
The BROTHERS IN BLUE swear it will not be in vain

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

I am deeply saddened to learn of this tragic event. My heartfelt sorrow goes out to your family in this time. Rest in peace my brother you gave the ultimate sacrifice and there is nothing I can say to relieve the pain your family and fellow officers feel. Know that you are remembered always and you are a hero to us all. You have done your time in hell now you will be with our Lord patroling the golden streets. For now my friend we will take obver the beat here--Job well done!!!

Master Police Officer TG VINCENT
Asheboro PD NC

March 24, 2009

Thank you for your years of service and dedication to your community. May you rest in peace, Sir! We have your watch from here. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

March 24, 2009