Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 2009
Reflections for Sergeant Daniel Takashi Sakai
Rest in peace brother.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Corporal Scott
Tulane University
March 23, 2009
Rest easy Brother.
SLEO NJ
March 23, 2009
Rest in Peace Sir.............
Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Texas PD
March 23, 2009
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Daniel Sakai, and the Oakland P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Sergeant Sakai, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
March 23, 2009
Rest in peace brother.
Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol
March 23, 2009
Rest in peace brother.
Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol
March 23, 2009
God bless you my brother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, your family, and fellow officers in Oakland.
Sgt. David Harrington
Matthews Police Department
March 23, 2009
You did not die in vain brother. I thank you and your brothers that gave the ultimate for the citizens of Oakland. I know Oakland was going through a tough time and I hope this lets the public see how mortal we are, in the defense of their rights. You gave all. Blue line forever.
OFC. Smoger
PHX PD
March 23, 2009
I am speechless.. my heart breaks for all four families involved and the Oakland Police Department. RIP hero.. gone but never forgotten...
Wife of LEO NJ
Anonymous
March 23, 2009
I am so, so sorry for your loss. My god, what an awful thing to happen. I am from Los Angeles and this is the worst thing to hit California as you already know. My heart goes out to all the families and fellow officers of these men who gave their lives for others. My deepest sympathy to the families especially. God bless you all. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Rusty Cox
Rusty Cox, CID Secretary
Asheville Police Dept., Asheville, NC
March 23, 2009
God Speed Brother
Detective
Harrisburg Bureau of Police, Harrisburg, Pa.
March 23, 2009
wow, so sorry to hear what happened! How horrible, my heart goes out to your families as they are struggling to deal with what they have lost. May god be with you all! your loved one has joined the ramks of the fallen officers in heaven and may they be our gaurdian angels now.
This world it's getting more evil all the time and this is so senseless
krissy
kristine wilton
cousin of Christopher S. Nicholson E.O.W: 12/19/2007
March 23, 2009
Sergeant Sakai;
Thank you for your service my friend. My deepest sympathies to your family, friends, and the entire Oakland PD.
Very Respectfully,
John
MSgt Booth
Homeland Defense
March 23, 2009
This is an extremely tragic loss for our law enforcement community. My heart goes out to all the family and friends of these fallen heros.
Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police Department
March 23, 2009
My prayers go out to the family,friends,and the Oakland Police Department. May god bless you Sgt Sakai.
Deputy
Montgomery County, Indiana Sheriff's Department.
March 23, 2009
God speed brother. Rest in peace sheepdog.
Lt. Lawrence Guidobono
Meriden CT PD SWAT Team
March 23, 2009
Rest in peace brother and my prayer are with your family.
To Sgt Sakai family and the other officer which made the ultimate sacrifices. All of you are in my families prayers during this dark time. My family knows the hurt all to well with the death of my future son in-law Josh Norris in 2007. Your love ones were taken to early and should of had more time with you guys and I know words at this time will never stop the hurt, but know your Husbands and Dads are not far from you. They are the whisper in the wind you hear, that feeling of being hugged when no one is there, they will always be at your side watching over ever accomplishment and catching ever tear that you guys shed. What has helped my family and may help yours, remember your love ones laugh, their smile and all those things that are unique to them, since they are truly what made them. Your police family extends it arms to you, if this one from Louisiana can do anything do not hesitate to ask. God bless you and he will give you strength.
To my Sister and Brothers of Oakland PD
This lost will always be felt at roll call, on the road or just talking at a break. For those that were on the scene, do not start second guessing your action, understand that nothing you did or things you felt you should have done was the cause of lose of a life, the fault is with the one that committed the act.. Like all of us that wear a badge, we do not do it for the fortune we will never make, the glory that never comes, but go forward regardless of the risk for the love of fellow brothers and sisters that work beside us. Mourn your brothers, but also dedicate your service in their name by being the best you possible can. Your Department are in my families prayers also. Hug your family and kiss their heads since they will need that to help calm their fears.
Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
March 23, 2009
To the family, friends, co-workers and fellow officers of Sgt. Sakai, you will be in our prayers. God Bless.
Patrolman Kathi Rhodes
Abilene Police Department, Abilene, Texas
March 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Sakai. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.
VIPS Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department
March 23, 2009
Lord, help me to serve and protect,
and uphold the laws of the land.
Help me to keep the peace
with courage and dignity.
And to use sound judgment
in all situations.
If force should become necessary,
may it be in good conscience.
Let me never forget the humanity
in all people.
When earthly justice sometimes fails,
I know heavenly justice will prevail.
Watch over my partner and me
as we work for the community's safety.
Be my companion on my daily bear
and the long night watches.
Put my loved ones' worries to rest
as You guide and protect me.
May I honor my uniform by serving
the community with courtesy and integrity.
We got the watch Brother, Mahalo
Officer
Honolulu Police Department
March 23, 2009
Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.
Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)
March 23, 2009
RIP Brother
We have your watch now
Eric Margolin
Pennsylvania municipal officer
March 23, 2009
On behalf of my fellow recruits from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Sergeant Sakai. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Session 46: Schenectady, NY
Recruit Jamie Smith
Zone 5 Academy
March 23, 2009
To the Family,Friends and Co-workers of Sgt.Sakai,we are trully sorry for your loss.We all hurt when we lose a brother or sister Officer.Justice was served on the coward that took your life.You will remain in our hearts and prayers.
Cpl.David Hazlett
B.H.P.D./Nashville Tn.
March 23, 2009
Deepest Sympathy, Thank You for your service to your community. And taking up the fight.
Anonymous
March 23, 2009
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