Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9"

Sheriff's Deputy
Butler County Kansas

March 23, 2009

Words can not express the feelings of sadness and loss. May God bless and keep you and may your family find solace and pride in your heroic actions. God's speed, Sgt. Sakai.

Wife of a SWAT Sgt
Macomb county sheriff dept MI

March 23, 2009

rest in peace brother and also your fellow officer's that lost their lives in this incident. Your loss is felt by the officers of the Chicago Police Dept. God bless the families.

Poice Officer Allen Murawski
Chicago Police Department

March 23, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

March 23, 2009

THIS WAS SUCH A TRAGEDY!! YOUR MEMORY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE A HERO!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!

GOD SPEED BROTHER!

OFF. N DELEON
BERGENFIELD PD

March 23, 2009

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Sergeant Sakai and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Sergeant Sakai for your dedicated service to the people of California and the United States.

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

March 23, 2009

My heart goes out to the loved-ones of Sgt Sakai and to the entire OPD family. May it help in some small way to know that others are grieving with you.

D. Balelo, Dispatcher
San Leandro PD

March 23, 2009

America has lost another fine group of officers. Only God knows the reason why these fine men where taken from us at a time like this, in such a violent manner as this.

My continual prayers will be with the families of each of these heroes....

Rest in Peace...

SGT Michael E. Howell
Kansas City Kansas Police Department

March 23, 2009

To The Family of Sgt. Sakai

I am so sorry for your loss.

When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your ear

Anonymous
UTPD in Houston

March 23, 2009

I pray for you, your family and friends and Oakland P. D. Rest in Peace brother in bllue.

Officer W. Johnson
Seattle P. D.

March 23, 2009

You will always be remembered. Look down on us. We will take it from here brother, rest in peace.

Officer#8372
Phoenix Police Department

March 23, 2009

rest in peace brother, our hearts and prayers go out to the family and department.

Officer Bogle
Etowah (Tennessee) P.D

March 23, 2009

I grew up with Danny in Big Bear CA. I have so many fond memeries of baseball and hanging out after school. O remeber Danny as a very intelligent, caring fun loving guy. He will be sorely missed. My families thoughts and prayers are out to his family. You will be missed brother.

Veteran US Army Military Police Corps
Childhood friend

March 23, 2009

My heart goes out to the family of Sgt. Sakai. "Thank You" will never be enough.

Here I am,
Lost in the light of the moon,
That comes through my window.

Bathed in blue,
The walls of my memory divides,
The thorns from the roses.
It's you and the roses.

Touch me and I will follow,
In your afterglow.
Heal me from all this sorrow,
As I let you go.
I will find my way
When I see your eyes,
Now I'm living,
In your afterglow.

Here I am,
Lost in the ashes of time,
But who wants tomorrow,
In between,
Longing to hold you again,
I'm caught in your shadow.
I'm losing control.

My mind drifts away,
We only have today.

Touch me and I will follow,
In your afterglow.
Heal me from all this sorrow,
As I let you go.
I will find my way,
I will sacrifice,
'Til the blinding day,
When I see your eyes.

Now I'm living,
In your afterglow.
When the veils are gone,
As I let you go,
As I let you go.

Touch me and I will follow,
In your afterglow.
Heal me from all this sorrow,
As I let you go.
I will find my way
I will sacrifice,
Now I'm living,
In your afterglow.

Bathed in blue,
The walls of my memory divides,
The thorns from the roses.
It's you who is closest.

Erin Gibson
Wife of a CSPD Officer

March 23, 2009

Sergeant Sakai,

You, your family and all police officers in Oakland are in my thoughts and prayers.

I know there aren't any words that can comfort your loved ones but just know that there are so many people praying for all the officers and their families.

Jo Ann
Wife of Officer Larry Lasater, EOW 4/24/05

March 23, 2009

…Assist those in peril or distress, and if necessary, lay down my life rather than swerve from the path of duty…

Difficult words to truly understand for anyone who has not taken an oath to be a protector of society. It is with great pride that I salute your bravery and honor that I am considered a brother in uniform.

Peace be with you.

Sergeant Wulf Corrington, #12452
California Highway Patrol, Solano Area

March 23, 2009

Rest In Peace, you are a true hero.

Jessica Canales
Wife of Bexar County Deputy Patrolman

March 23, 2009

On Behalf of all the members at the Victoria Police Academy Operational Skills Unit our condolences to the family and members of the OPD on a tragic lost.

May our brother not be forgotten.

Leading Senior Constable MURADYAN
Victoria Police Australia

March 23, 2009

To the OPD Family, we are your family too. Us at RPD will mourn with you and will be here for you always. We know all too closely what its like to lose a fine man and officer, and you have lost 4. Our hearts are with all of you and have peace knowing that K27 looks over us all, and that heaven's PD just became that much stronger. Sgt. Sakai, you are a true hero and we will forever be thankful for you service and sacrafice.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Sakai, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

March 23, 2009

R.I.P.

Police Officer, Taylor
Irving PD

March 23, 2009

To the families,friends,and fellow officers of OPD. Our hearts are saddened by your horrific loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I use to work Oakland Area myself and know first hand the dangers you face. May the Lord be with you at this difficult time and know that our hero is resting in peace and will never be forgotten.

R. Baierlein #10386
CHP Retired

March 22, 2009

Thank you for your service. Stay strong Oakland PD

Ofc. E. A. Torres
Hampton PD, VA / Bristol PD, CT

March 22, 2009

God Speed

Trooper
Iowa State Patrol

March 22, 2009

My heart goes out to the family, and friends of Officer Daniel Sakai. You will be missed by family, friends, coworkers and the community. An enormous loss, and great courage by Sakai and his fellow officers who died that day. RIP

Robina Browne
Mother of Daniel Browne-Sanchez EOW 2/10/07 Honolulu

March 22, 2009