Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

the entire law enforcement community greives for the loss of you and your brothers. I will be praying for you and your families.

Sgt Greg Meagher
Richmond County Sheriffs Office (GA.)

March 25, 2009

May you rest in peace! My thoughts and prayers are with your family and department!

RWS
Wife of an officer - North Carolina

March 25, 2009

Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

Tex

March 25, 2009

God Bless You My Brother. You will not be forgotten. You and your three brothers are the definition of HERO.

Officer

March 25, 2009

May John rest in peace with the hero's in heaven. Bless his family and let them have peace in their hearts.

Sgt Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

March 25, 2009

Rest in peace brother, you are a hero.

Police Officer Mark LaFramboise #1270

March 25, 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 25, 2009

THIS IS A HUGE LOSS FOR THE OAKLAND PD FAMILY, THE FAMILY OF THESE OFFICERS, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY, AND AND THE COMMUNITY ITSELF. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL. REST IN PEACE BROTHERS.

OFFICER
MPD,AL

March 25, 2009

On behalf of all the men and woman of the Somerset County Sheriff's Office, I would like to pass along our most sincere condolences. I know words can not express the pain the family is going through, but I just wanted you to know that I have been to many police funerals on the east coast and not one of them did I not shed a tear for my brother officer.
"It is not how the officers died them made them a hero, it is how the lived."

With much Respect,
Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano
www.somcosheriff.org

Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano
Somerset County Sheriff's Office, NJ

March 25, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

March 25, 2009

The thoughts and prayers of myself, family and colleagues are with you and your family at this tragic time. There may be thousands of miles that separate our departments / services but the feeling of loss knows no boundaries.

Police Sergeant Brian Byrne
Metropolitan Police, London, UK

March 25, 2009

May God bless the Hege family. My family of 5, 4 of which are in law enforcement, was devastated when we heard the news. We all know it can happen but believe it never will.
I don't know what else to say but my heart goes out to you and the tears will never stop.

Sgt. Catherine Martinec
Omaha, NE Police Department

March 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the four courageous Oakland Police Officers, their families, friends and the entire Oakland Police Department on this heartbreaking loss; it’s truly a disastrous day in history for the entire Law Enforcement community. May the Lord GOD be with the family and members of the Oakland Police Department to ease the pain and suffering you must bear for the rest of your lives. .

Captain Gene DiGiacomo - Retired
East Orange Police Department - N.J.

March 25, 2009

Rest in peace sir, we have the watch now.

Deputy Sheriff
San Bernardino Sheriff's Dept., CA.-Victorville City Station

March 25, 2009

P.O. Hege Rest in Peace.

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

March 25, 2009

Go with god...Job well done. Thank you for your service.

Daniel Mendoza

March 25, 2009

Your service and gift to life will not go unknown. You have given your life so that others will be safe to walk the streets of Oakland. Thank you for everything you have done. You will be missed..........Rest in Peace and God Bless you.

Lorna A. Ring
Mother of fallen Officer Joselito A. Barber Seattle PD EOW 08-13-06

March 25, 2009

Thank you for your service

Police wife
Louisville, KY

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

Let me first offer my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Hege. I know this is not an easy time. I have encountered this very situation myself and all I can say is that....with time....a WHOLE lot of time....things will get a little easier. Even though it seems hopeless right now please know that Officer Hege is with you in spirit and will be watching and protecting all of you from the gates of heaven. He is not gone....you will see him again.

Thank you Officer Hege for putting your life on the line to make this world a little safer. You have done a great service and will never be forgotten....

To the men and women in blue of the Oakland Police Department....keep your head up.....and know Officer is Hege is watching over you.

I would like to leave with an inspirational quote that I live by every day:

"Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets;
so love the people who treat you right and forget the ones who don't. Believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance - take it. If it changes your life - let it. Nobody ever said it was going to be easy, they just promised it would be worth it."

God Bless!!

Dallas, Texas

March 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. You are a hero and I am comforted to know you are safe in God's hands.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

March 24, 2009

Officer Hege, Rest in peace and God be with your family.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

March 24, 2009

RIP BROTHER, AND GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

OFC. J. MORGAN
SPD

March 24, 2009

Your loss is felt throughout the Nation. God please be with each of the families of these officers. My heart goes out to each of the family members and the Oakland PD force.

Connie Tatom, FWPD Property Room
Fort Worth PD

March 24, 2009

Thank you Officer Hege for giving your life to protect those around you. you are resting with your brothers now, and we pray for those that you left behind. I for one will never forget the sacrifice that you and your fellow officers made on that fateful day. You are all Hero's.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

When I heard about this tragic incident, it was almost unbelievable. I was glad to hear that the suspect did not survive. Ofc. Hege, please know that your family, friends and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for your service to the people of California. You will not be forgotten. Rest easy.

Sr Tpr Peggy Bishop
Oregon State Police

March 24, 2009