Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, our hearts go out to your family and Dept. Your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

March 26, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Hege, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

March 26, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. God bless and thank you for your service.

Ramos Family

March 26, 2009

To the Family and Friends of P/O Hege. Im so sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you at this time.

CPO Carrillo, Angela
Kenner Police Dept

March 26, 2009

For your service and ultimate sacrifice, thank you sweet hero. May God hold you tenderly in His loving arms, and bring comfort and healing to your precious family.

Valari Lagrone Radford
Daughter of Retired FBI Agent, Sister of Police Officer, Montgomery AL

March 26, 2009

I did not know you personally, but I knew you. I began following this story when it first happened and said a prayer for you and your fellow officers. Although the outcome is not what I wished, you are in a better place now and I will continue to pray for your family and the families of your fallen brothers.

In death as in life, you are a hero to many. How incredible a gift that you and your family gave to four more men that they will be able to continue life through your decision to donate your organs.

Tears are shed for you from over 2300 miles away, and I hope that you will rest in peace.

Detective
Louisville (KY) Metro Police Dept.

March 26, 2009

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Our hearts are heavy for your family, friends and co-workers.

Corona PD Honor Guard
Corona, CA

March 26, 2009

Thank you for protecting us. You will forver be in our hearts

Anonymous

March 26, 2009

Officer Hege,

Rest in peace, my California brother in blue.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 26, 2009

My Deepest Condolances and Prayers to the family and friends of Police Officer Hege. To the Brothers and Sisters of the Oakland Police Department sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Thank you all and remember John has been promoted to the ulimate watch with GOD to look after us all. John Rest in Peace my Brother

Sgt. Mac
Santa Cruz Sheriff's Department

March 26, 2009

My Deepest Condolances and Prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Roman. To the brothers and sisters of the Oakland Police Department sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Thank you all and remember Ervin has now been promoted to the ulimate watch with GOD to look after us all. May he rest in peace.

Sgt. Mac
Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office

March 26, 2009

To keep the peace you paid the ultimate price.
God bless you in your heavenly home, my brother

Det II Stan Nelson
LAPD ret'd 1962-1993

March 26, 2009

On behalf of the 5,289 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Hege’s family as well as the members of the Oakland Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

March 26, 2009

So very tragic! Please know that all of the officers and their families are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time! Stay strong!

John is now an Angel looking down upon you!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Anonymous

March 26, 2009

Hearts have broken upon your death, yet we will let Heaven take a great man, a hero. For now, you will be remembered not with sorrow but with the pride that we are to walk where you walked and serve what you served. Your memory will add to the weight of our shields and still we will carry them with strength, pride and honor. We have suffered a great loss and your family an even greater loss. May God bless your family and give them strength to persevere. Rest in peace Officer Hege and know that the memory of your sacrifice will be carried by our class, as we continue our training, and our prayers are with your family and fellow officers at the Oakland Police Department.

Anonymous

March 26, 2009

It is with my deepest sympathy that I offer my condolences to the family of Officer Hege and to the Oakland Police Dept. May you rest in eternal peace Officer Hege.

CIVILIAN
LAPD

March 26, 2009

I was extremely sad to hear such horrible incident took place last week, when innocent lives were lost due to random acts of violence. I found out today that Officer John Hege will save at least 4 lives and many others. As a husband of a beautiful wife who received organ donation almost two years ago, at the brink of her death, she is able to live today because of wonderful individuals like officer Hege and his family. I can't say enough about how incredible and tremendous gift it is, to sacrifice your life for others. I can't thank you enough for your courageous decision I can however tell you that in addition to saving lives immediately, the story will influence other people to do the same, and can, and will indirectly save hundreds, thousands of lives. Thank you, from bottom of my heart. I am eternally grateful, and world is a much better place because of John Hege.

Paul Kim

March 26, 2009

Rest in peace brother.

P/O Steve Cabral
Baltimore City Police Dept

March 26, 2009

May God bless the families of these fallen Heroes. Your Heroes ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Senior Police Officer
Austin PD

March 26, 2009

Rest in peace brother....

Det. Beniga
Portland Police

March 26, 2009

God Bless you and your brothers and sisters in uniform who risk your lives everyday to protect those of us who wish to live our lives in peace and harmony. May God bless you in spirit and your family. I thank you.

Margaret Uchishiba
Sister in Spirit

March 26, 2009

My heartfelt prayers for your family and the Oakland PD. Thank you for your service.

Corporal's Wife

March 26, 2009

My family and I are deeply saddened by you and your partners deaths. I was very angered but also felt some relief knowing your organs were donated so 4 other people were able to live. You are a true hero and we pray for your family and the family of those 4 other officers. You gave your life for us and there is no way we could ever thank you for that.

john

March 26, 2009

To the family of Officer Hege:
Please accept my deepest condolences. I wanted to take a few minutes and express to you my deepest appreciation to all police officers who risk their lives to help us have a better neighborhood. It broke my heart to hear about this tragic event. I want to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless all of you.

With deepest sympathy,
Irene Gilbertson
Castro Valley, CA

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

To the family of Officer Hege:
Please accept my deepest condolences. I wanted to take a few minutes and express to you my deepest appreciation to all police officers who risk their lives to help us have a better neighborhood. It broke my heart to hear about this tragic event. I want to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless all of you.

With deepest sympathy,
Irene Gilbertson
Castro Valley, CA

Anonymous

March 25, 2009