Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 2009
Reflections for Sergeant Daniel Takashi Sakai
To the Family of Sergeant Sakai,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss and I cannot imagine the pain you must be suffering at this time. Please know that my thoughts and my prayers are with you at this time. I am not an officer, neither am I affiliated with the any police department, but I highly respect the men and women who choose to protect and defend us in the police force and am deeply saddened to hear when they lose their life in the line of duty.
my sincere condolances,
Suzanne
Suzanne
citizen in Tennessee
March 22, 2009
God bless Sgt. Sakai, his family, and his police family.
Peace be with you.
Kentucky LEO wife
March 22, 2009
Dear Sergeant Daniel Sakai... I am so sorry this had to happen to you!!! You didnt deserve this at all!! This is just not fair-- My husband, Bradley Moody, was a Richmond Police Officer and he was killed in the line of duty back in October of 2008. It's been almost six months since he has been gone... and it still hurts like the first day!!! Please give him a hug when you see him--Tell him I miss him!!! I know that you, along with all of the other fallen officers are going to be watching down on us now... please keep us all safe in this crazy world!!!
To Sergeant Daniel Sakai's family...I am so sorry!!! I know what your all going through right now, and I wish that I could take away all of your pain... I am soooooo sorry you have to go through this!!! Just know that you have so many people supporting you! Lean on people for support...
To the family at the Oakland Police Department... I am so very sorry for your loss. I felt horrible for the Richmond police department when we lost Bradley...but I can't imagine what you guys are going through loosing four of your brothers. My heart goes out to you all. Yesterday was truly a very sad day!!!!
Please, if you need anything.. I would love to help--with anything!!!
[email protected]
Again, my condolences to you all...
Susan Moody
Wife of fallen officer Bradley Alan Moody, Richmond Police EOW 10-7-08
March 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends and fellow officers of Sgt. Sakai. Your service will never be forgotten...RIP
Anonymous
March 22, 2009
Sgt. Sakai thank you for your service, my brother. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Police Officer
Philadelphia
March 22, 2009
As a Philly resident, our City has had its share of sorrow over the past 2 years with the deaths of too many of our beloved men and women in blue. The law enforcement agencies from all over the country have been so supportive of our losses. Now we offer our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you....the brave men in blue of California. May your families get through this most tragic and horrible tragedy.
Sergeant Sakai, may you be at peace and patrole the streets of Heaven. You will never be forgotten.
L. Brett
Sister, mother-in-law & Aunt of Philadelphia police officers
March 22, 2009
Rest in peace Brother. JUSTICE WAS SERVED. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the entire Oakland Police Department.
Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA
March 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all........I cannot even imagine the pain this tragedy has caused. I pray for all Officers everytime my husband leaves for work. To your family, please know we are with you. Matthew 5:9
A. Maier
LEO wife
March 22, 2009
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel Sakai and to the entire Oakland Police Department. We share your grief and mourn the loss of one of our brothers in blue from across the bay. RIP
Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department
March 22, 2009
Thankyou for your service SERGEANT SAKAI, you are a hero for us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family and fellow co-workers during this tragic time
POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
March 22, 2009
Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten by the thin blue line. You have served your community and country well. Our prayers go out to you, your dept, and your family.
OFC. CHARLES ROBSON
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.
March 22, 2009
May god bless you and your family.
J. Trinidad
ICE
March 22, 2009
The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"
May God bless everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx.
March 22, 2009
My prayers to the three officer's families,and to their department.
Rest easy my brothers.You will not be forgotten.
Cpl.Cheryl S. Wilson(Retired)
St.Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office(Retired)
March 22, 2009
Thank you for your service to your community and your country, Sgt. Sakai. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. RIP
Jane Brown, VA PPO
Va. Dept. of Corrections
March 22, 2009
WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE SORROW WE ALL FEEL IN OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. MAY GOOD WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY . YOU AND YOUR FALLEN BROTHER OFFICERS WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY YOU ALL REST IN PEACE.
RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 22, 2009
Your bravery and commitment to protecting us from harm will never be forgotten. I grieve today as the Bay Area has lost another officer. You're the ones who keep us safe, see the unspeakable things and protect us so that we don't have to see them.
Godspeed, and all my prayers for your family. May they find peace.
Anonymous
March 22, 2009
Sgt Sakai - Words cannot express my sorrow for you, your family,friends and co-workers. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
Kathy McEntee
Sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee EOW 7/5/05
March 22, 2009
Shockwaves are crossing the nation at the loss of three in one place on one day with a fourth in the hospital.
We honor and mourn the slain, we pray for the wounded and we damn the killer’s soul. God will forgive him, I cannot.
Rest in Peace, Sgt. Sakai and thank you for your service.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
March 22, 2009
It is with great sadness that I pray for the families and friends of these Officers Sgt. Daniel Sakai, 'FALLEN COMRADE'Rest in peace o Peacemaker and protector. Your memory will live on and know that though your watch is over, we will seek justice and continue the 'good fight'
Thanks for your faithful service.***********>
Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch
March 22, 2009
God bless...............
DETECTIVE
NYPD
March 22, 2009
God bless you and your family.
officer
Georgia
March 22, 2009
Sgt, God I am so sorry for this tragic incident. I cannot even think of what to say. I can only pray and hope that your family, department, friends, and community find some peace during this horrible time. God bless you and your fellow fallen officers. Rest in peace. The monster that started this will not be able to hurt anyone anymore. Thank God for that.
146
Harper Woods PD
March 22, 2009
Brother in Blue the sadness of your passing is never easy but you will be watching the rest of us from the streets of heavin. Thank u for the ultimate sacrifice. Brother in Blue.
Officer Paul Shaffer
Doolittle Police Department
March 22, 2009
To the family of Sergeant Daniel Sakai,
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Thank you, his life meant something to me!!! and to many.. he will NEVER be forgotten...
With True Love,
A fellow Officer
Dustin Hinton
Agent Dustin Hinton
IGC State Police Indiana / peer
March 22, 2009
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