Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you and your family.

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

March 22, 2009

Sgt. Saksi,

God Bless you sir for being the hero you are and may God hold you in his loving arms.
To the family, please know your not alone and your loved one is a hero to us all. God bless you and keep you in the palms of his hands during the very difficult days ahead.

With deepest respect,
Kim Weigand
Mom of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008

Kim Weigand

March 22, 2009

My deepest sympathy to your department. This is a loss for the entire law enforcement community. Please know that time will heal this pain, and your brothers in blue are here for you. Rest in peace....

Ofc James Kimock
New Jersey Police Officer

March 22, 2009

Having just lost one of our own, I know the sadness that has encompassed the Oakland PD. I pray that the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Sakai experience God's comfort during this difficult time.

SA DE-14604
FBI Detroit

March 22, 2009

God Bless Sergeant Daniel Sakai

God Bless Sergeant Daniel Sakai's Family

God Bless The Oakland Police Department

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

March 22, 2009

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Daniel Sakai. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

March 22, 2009

Your family and those at the Oakland PD are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace brother.

Michelle Hunter, Special Agent
DCIS

March 22, 2009

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

March 22, 2009

As a fellow police officer in Atlanta,GA with the Atlanta Police Department, I just want to say that my heart goes out to Sgt.Sakai and the other officers who were killed in the shootout over the weekend. Without even knowing them or never seeing them before, I know that they were good officers simply because they laid their life on the line for each other and that in itself speaks more than any speech or newspaper article ever could. I would have loved to serve side by side with the Oakland Officers in the line of duty and any other officer willing to lay his life down for me.

I also want to let the family members of the slain officers know that now your husband,father,brother,nephew,cousin,boyfriend,friend is living in a better place in heaven and he will no longer have to be in the line of duty, for he has served the city of Oakland and his country well enough, and now he will be rewarded by God up in heaven. I wish I could attend the funeral. Stay blessed and God Bless!

Officer Marvice Smith - Badge#6154
Atlanta Police Department

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace brother...keep an eye on us from above. May God bless and protect your family.

Sergeant Aaron Widener
Marina PD

March 22, 2009

I am saddened for your families, the department and the teams losses. I am angered by the selfish actions of the suspect but am satisfied with the justice that was served upon him. May God be with all of you.

Officer Shephard T. Patrol / S.W.A.T.
Grandview Police Dept. WA State

March 22, 2009

My deepest sympathies to all members of the Oakland Police Department. I can't begin to fathom the pain you are all enduring with the loss of 3 officers and the wounding of 2 others. God Bless you and and the fallen heroes and their families.

Sgt. Bill Kraus
South Bend PD

March 22, 2009

Sgt. Daniel Sakai Rest in Peace.

C.O.Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

March 22, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 22, 2009

Every day of our lives is a page in the book of life. Heroes don’t get to write the end of there book because we have to make the ultimate sacrifices every day of our lives to protect the innocent. Rest in peace SGT Sakai your watch has ended but your mission in life will be carried on by your brothers and sisters of the badge. Your sacrifice will not be in vain. Semper Fi

CPL Leonard Gould 00-071
Lee County Sheriff's office Florida

March 22, 2009

The officers of the Spring Township Police Department want to express our deep saddness and grief for the family, friends and fellow officers of Sgt. Sakai.You have given the ultimate sacrafice in protection of your fellow citizens, officers and country. We will pray for the healing of your loved ones and want to thank you for your service

Police Officer
Spring Township P.D. (Centre County PA)

March 22, 2009

May you rest in peace. May your family and friends find comfort in knowing that your are a heroe.

Harry Ernest Wilkins
civilian

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace. Thanks for your dedication and service to Oakland.

Jared Petersen
Former Deputy

March 22, 2009

Sir,

My heart and prayers go out to your family. Thank you for the courage you showed in the line of duty. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten and I pray for the consolation and comfort of your family. Your watch has ended here yet your reward in heaven has only begun, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" Matthew 5:9

To the family- I am so sorry for your loss.

Officer Lindsey Stevenson
Forest Park Police Department

March 22, 2009

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ptlm. N. Kondreck
Belleville Police Dept. NJ

March 22, 2009

Sergeant Sakai, during your tour of duty you have served your city and community with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest, we will carry on from here. To the family of Sergeant Sakai you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The police family will be by your side when you need them. To the men and women of the Oakland Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. God Speed Boss..

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

March 22, 2009

R.I.P. and thank you for your tour of duty. you are a true hero. I know this incident has touched everyone here on the east coast and our thoughts and prayers are with you and the other officers families.

Ben DeLugo
Virginia Beach EMS

March 22, 2009

Rest easy my brother...we have the watch now.

Badge 195
Winston Salem Police, NC

March 22, 2009

My prayers are with the families of these brave man.

Ptl. R. Bryan Jones
Griffin Police Department

March 22, 2009