Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sympathy goes out to you and your family and I just want to say that I have been thinking about all four of the officers, no one will be forgotten

Officer Carlos Atondo
Wichita ks, police dept

March 24, 2009

We have lost yet another fine man and our loss is grievious.Harder still though,is it for the loved ones left behind so I pray that Heavenly Father will hold all those who mourn in His loving care. God Bless all Law Enforcement Officers.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Dear Officer Hege,
Thank you for protecting the citizen's of Oakland. I know you are in a better place. I pray that your family and friends feel God's grace and the love he is wrapping around each and every one of them.

LjL, Code Enforcement
City of Puyallup (WA)

March 24, 2009

there are no words. rest in heaven.

p.o. lara
cpd

March 24, 2009

To the men and women of Oakland Police Department - may you find peace among the grief and comfort among each other.

To the family and friends, please know that the world is a better place for having had the honor of your loved one's presence, if only for a time too short.

Rebecca Harding Davis expressed it best when she wrote:
“Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. He is the hero, he is everything. He must be a complete man and a common man and yet an unusual man. He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor, by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it. He must be the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world.”

Nita Marr
Woodburn Oregon Police Department

March 24, 2009

The loss has been a terrible tragedy, especially to family and friends.
Officer John Hege, Sgt. Daniel Sakai, Sgt. Mark Dunakin and Sgt. Ervin Romans each swore to serve and protect; and they did so to the very end. They were the shield and sword that helped contain an evil that threatened the City of Oakland, California.
The memory of these officers can never be forgotten. Their sacrifice can never be repaid. These officers are now shining guardians and they will be dearly missed.

SBPA
United States Border Patrol

March 24, 2009

Thoughts and prayers go out to all of the affected family members and the Oakland Police Department. Rest in peace.

Sgt. Mauney
Douglas County Sheriff

March 24, 2009

I was fortunate to have met John when I while working as a bartender at the Oakland Coliseum in the Westside Club. You would often find him laughing and joking with employees and patrons, but if there was a problem, Hege was the first one there. He was the kind of guy everyone loved. He will be greatly missed.

Lori Hudson
Friend

March 24, 2009

God bless you for your service. Your family will forever be in our prayers. May God speed your journey home for your much deserved rest. Your tour of duty may have ended but you never be forgotten.

Officer Robert Prestin
Belton P.D. Belton, Tx

March 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and fellow officers of this brave man and the 3 others who were killed in the line of duty. May you all find strength from the love and friendship you share with one another.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

God Bless You and your family. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

May you rest in peace Officer Hege. Blessings are with your family and fellow officers.

Sgt Brad Gray
Henderson Co SO, Texas

March 24, 2009

HE’S WALKING A BEAT IN HEAVEN,
WITH A NEW PARTNER TO HELP HIM ON,
UP BEFORE THE FIRST LIGHT OF MORNING,
WITH A SAD SMILE GREETING THE NEW DAWN.

HIS BADGE GLOWS BRIGHTLY WITH GLORY,
HIS BOOTS ARE STILL SHINY BLACK,
FOR THERE’S NOT MUCH DUST IN HEAVEN,
EXCEPT FOR SOME STARDUST ON HIS HAT.

THERE’S NOT MUCH TO DO,
FOR A COP IN BLUE,
ON HEAVEN’S LONELY BEAT.
DRY A LITTLE ONE’S TEARS,
SOOTHE AWAY SOME FEARS,
OR JUST WALK THE GOLDEN STREETS.

HEAVEN CAN BE,
A SAD PLACE TO BE,
FOR A COP WHO FELL TOO SOON.

WALKING THIS LONELY BEAT,
AMONG THE SUN’S FADING HEAT,
HE SMILES SADLY AT THE RISING NEW MOON.

ONCE IN A WHILE,
A STRAY TEAR WILL FALL,
EVEN THOUGH HEAVEN’S NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE ANY PAIN.

THINKING ABOUT THE WIFE,
HE LEFT BEHIND,
HIS ARMS ACHE TO HOLD HER JUST ONCE AGAIN.

HE’S WALKING A BEAT IN HEAVEN,
WITH OTHERS WHO FELT THE FALL,
BROTHERS TO ONE ANOTHER,
THEIR NAMES PROUDLY ON THE WALL.

By

Lydia Warner Miller

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Thank you for all your loyal services; you are truly a hero and brother.

Officer at South Traffic Division
Los Angeles Police Department

March 24, 2009

Rest in peace brother and god bless your family,friends and the Oakland Police Department.

Deputy Marshal
New Richmond,Indiana Police Department

March 24, 2009

To the Hege family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family...
You are a hero and you will never be forgotten...
Rest in peace!!! God Bless you...

Michelle Dratch
bay village, ohio

March 24, 2009

To you and all your fallen brothers, Rest in Peace

John Clark - Patrol
Oceanside PD

March 24, 2009

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your family. This is a horrific tragedy and it boggles the mind. Rest In Peace, thank you for protecting the citizens of Oakland.

Trisha
Former Law Enforcement

March 24, 2009

The members of the Denver Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the fallen officers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever.

This is for all of you:

You stand before your locker,
You open it with your key
You say a little prayer,
Lord will it be me?

Then you dawn that suit of blue,
Star and brass polished to compliment it too
You run down your list
Is there anything I missed?

A glance at the photos taped to the door
You say to yourself, I pray I’ll see you once more
Satisfied you look your best
Off to roll call with the rest.

A quick briefing and you’re on your way
Knowing not what will happen today
Duty and honor foremost in your mind
Never wavering while saving mankind

Others know you merely by sight
Dressed in a suit of blue and star shining bright
Revered by most, hated by more than a few
You press on, because that’s what cops do

You’ve done your duty for today
Then a late call comes your way
Without hesitation you answer the call
Radio tries to raise you, no answer at all!

Your BROTHERS IN BLUE speed to the scene
Only to find that on this day, fate has been mean
Yet another policeman has been slain
The BROTHERS IN BLUE swear it will not be in vain

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

I am deeply saddened to learn of this tragic event. My heartfelt sorrow goes out to your family in this time. Rest in peace my brother you gave the ultimate sacrifice and there is nothing I can say to relieve the pain your family and fellow officers feel. Know that you are remembered always and you are a hero to us all. You have done your time in hell now you will be with our Lord patroling the golden streets. For now my friend we will take obver the beat here--Job well done!!!

Master Patrol Officer TG VINCENT
Asheboro PD NC

March 24, 2009

Thank you for your years of service and dedication to your community. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten. We have your watch from here.

Police Officer

March 24, 2009

It is a heavy price to pay to keep others from harm; your sacrifice shall not be in vain as we learn from the events of this tragic time and move on.

Rest In Peace, Officer Hege. We have the watch now.

Sergeant James Gartelman
U.S. Postal Service Police

March 24, 2009

True HEROES are never forgotten...GODSPEED BROTHER

OFC WELLHAUSEN #1141
RICHMOND PD (CA)

March 24, 2009

The entire law enforcement community is saddened and angered over your sensless muder at the hands of this savage. My condolences to your family, friends and the entire Oakland Police Department.

PO Ari Maas
NYPD

March 24, 2009

From your Brothers and Sisters of the Jax. Sheriff's Office we send our heart felt sorrows and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers. Please know that you, your families and your department are in our prayers.

Ptlm Phillip E. Clark
Jacksonville Sgeriff's Office (Florida)

March 24, 2009