Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Reflections for Police Officer John Raymond Hege
Some call you Officer, I call you my Brother and Hero! Rest in peace and my God put his Loving arms around your family and the Oakland Police Department
Deputy A.J Shrader
Montgomery Co. Virginia Sheriff's Office
March 24, 2009
To the family of Officer Hege and his brother/sister law enforcement officers in Oakland:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time in your lives. May you find the strength to get through and carry on the memory of such a dedicated individual who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Lt. Lisa and Sgt. Martin Dadio
New Haven Police Department, CT.
March 24, 2009
Rest in Peace Brothers. God bless all your families, friends and Dept.
Sgt.M.Hughes Sr.
retired
March 24, 2009
To Officer Hege and Family,
Thank-you for your service to the citizens of Oakland and the State of California. We have lost four heroes. Your bravery and sacrifice will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Oakland Police Department during this most difficult time. You will never be forgotten!
Dacia Young
Proud Wife of Ret CHP (8978)
March 24, 2009
Rest In Peace My Brother, We Will Take It From Here.
PO Samuel Henard
Knoxville Police Department (TN)
March 24, 2009
During my 27+years I have experienced similar emotions that are running rampant in the Oakland P.D. now. My deepest condolences and be assured the families and fellow officers will be in my prayers. God bless you all and stay alert during this time.
Sergeant David Rivers (Retired)
Miami-Dade Police Department Miami, FL
March 24, 2009
You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!
Jeff
Former GPD Officer
March 24, 2009
My deepest and heart-felt condolences to the family of Officer Hege. I am saddened and angry by this senseless act, and my heart is breaking for Officer Hege’s family. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. God be with you all. Officer Hege you are truly a hero.
Cheryl
Resident, San Mateo County
March 24, 2009
Hey buddy....I want you to know that you will for ever be missed and will never be forgotten, you are the true heroes, the ones making the difference in the streets of Oakland. You will be in my heart for ever <3. RIP bro....I will always miss you picking on me :)...calling me your little sister, watching how much you enjoyed making fun of me... You are my Hero John... you will always be.....
Lily
Friend
March 24, 2009
Hey buddy....I want you to know that you will for ever be missed and will never be forgotten, you are the true heroes, the ones making the difference in the streets of Oakland. You will be in my heart for ever <3. RIP bro....I will always miss you picking on me :)...calling me your little sister, watching how much you enjoyed making fun of me... You are my Hero John... you will always be.....
Lily
Friend
March 24, 2009
Our prayers and condolences are with you. All our families stand with you in your grieve. May God's peace find you in time. God's Speed Officer Hege.
Deputy Todd Walsh and Family
Montgomery County Sheriff Dept. Indiana
March 24, 2009
It was a sad roll call as we covered the incident in Oakland, California. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was involved with this traggic incident. California law enforcement should be proud of the way they conducted themselves. God bless the four brothers in blue who made the ultimate sacrafice. To friends and family; my heart aches for your loss.
Police Officer
Minnesota
March 24, 2009
Sis PACIS VOS MUST INSTRUO PRO BELLUM.Thank you for your service you have made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace my brother.
Trooper Ragusa
Florida Highway Patrol
March 24, 2009
God Bless you brother
Officer Phillips
Anne Arundel County Police MD
March 24, 2009
There are no words that can describe my feelings. I am humbly saddened that you have passed through.
You served your country well. You will be forever remembered for your valor. The Peace of God is with you.
Harry E Wilkins
Civilian
March 24, 2009
He truly died a hero. Because of his selfless act of organ donation, 4 people were given a second chance at life.
Abby Lane
Proud spouse of an LEO
March 24, 2009
God bless you and your family, brother. You are in my heart and prayers.
Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department
March 24, 2009
No matter where any of us Officers living in the US we are all praying for your department and families.
I am so saddened at the loss of many fine Officers. The ultimate sacrifice was made by each and every one of you. God Bless you for your service. Praying for your families, and Department. You are nothing but Heroes in all of our eyes. Thank you for your service. You will be remembered.
Walk that street of gold until we are all together again someday.
Officer
North Carolina
March 24, 2009
RIP Brothers! You will not be forgotten!
Ofc. Spencer
Vero Beach PD
March 24, 2009
Motorman Hege -
As the wife of a patrol officer, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and the entire Oakland Police Department. As the recipient of a kidney transplant from a fellow officer, your organ donation will keep you alive in many others. You will never be forgotten.
Wife
Fairfax County PD
March 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and the men & women of Oakland Police Department.
Chaplain Tom Frederick
Hampton Police Division, Hampton, VA
March 24, 2009
You four gallant men are now God's " Four Horsemen" guarding Heaven's scene. Until we meet.................You served your time well........now rest with the Father!!
T.A. Johnson (Detective Retired)
MPDC
March 24, 2009
My deepest sympathy to your family and for the members of Oakland PD. RIP my brother.
Anonymous
March 24, 2009
Off Hege, may you rest in peace our brother.
Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD
March 24, 2009
God Bless all of you at the Oakland PD. You are in our prayers. These four brave officers are in a much better place than we are. God Bless you all
Sgt. Bill Kraus
South Bend PD
March 24, 2009
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