Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's a sad day when we, as a law enforcement family, lose an officer. It's a tragic and sobering day when we lose four. My condolences to the family of Officer Hege.

Rest in Peace brother, the watch is ours.

Officer A. Elliot
Seattle Police Department

March 23, 2009

I don't know what is worse, the burning pit in my stomach, from the anger, or the breaking of my heart. Although, I didn't know you, Off. Hege, and Sgt's Sakai, Romans &
Dunakin, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am
so sorry this senseless and violent act has happened to you and your families. God be with you all.

citizen
Livermore, Ca

March 23, 2009

Our hearts go out to the officers of Oakland PD and the families of the fallen officers.

Tucson PD, Arizona
Operations Division East, Squad 1
Co-Workers of Ofc. Erik D. Hite, EOW 6-2-08

Sgt. Jennifer Turner
Tucson Police Department

March 23, 2009

I just read of your passing and wanted to express my sympathy to your family and those at the OPD. Somehow, it's a little easier to believe that your fellow OPD officers who passed before you were waiting for you up in heaven. Look out for the rest of us and those that you left back home. Rest in peace brother.

Michelle Hunter, SA
DCIS

March 23, 2009

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersherrif Matthew J Lane, EOW 5/30/03

March 23, 2009

Officer Hege - Your example, on-duty, and your family's decision to donate your organs are inspiring. I try to imagine myself doing anything near what you (and they) have done ands wonder if I would be as courageous. 30 years in a big city for me...perhaps it was just dumb luck on my part. May God bless you and grant you rest. May your family's act of organ donation help many hurting people change their lives for the better...what a fitting tribute to you. Sleep well, brother.

Ofcr. K. Moreland (ret. Sgt.)
Monument, CO PD (ret. LAPD)

March 23, 2009

Officer Hege - Your example, on-duty, and your family's decision to donate your organs are inspiring. I try to imagine myself doing anything near what you (and they) have done ands wonder if I would be as courageous. 30 years in a big city for me...perhaps it was just dumb luck on my part. May God bless you and grant you rest. May your family's act of organ donation help many hurting people change their lives for the better...what a fitting tribute to you. Sleep well, brother.

Ofcr. K. Moreland (ret. Sgt.)
Monument, CO PD (ret. LAPD)

March 23, 2009

Angel Officer John Hege
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In Flesh, he served and protected the City of Men. In Spirit, he serves and protects the Kingdom of Heaven. While he sails on the winds above, guarding the Children of Men, he serves God by defending God’s People with Her Word (Law) and forgives God’s Children with His Love (Law).
A service above and beyond his call of duty.
Some gave their all; he gave his life.

Angel Eve
God's Police Department

March 23, 2009

Thank you to your service to our comminity. You have made the ultimate sacrafice for our safety.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

Angel Officer John Hege


In Flesh, he served and protected the City of Men. In Spirit, he serves and protects the Kingdom of Heaven. While he sails on the winds above, guarding the Children of Men, he serves God by defending God’s People with Her Word (Law) and forgives God’s Children with His Love (Law).
A service above and beyond his call of duty.
Some gave their all; he gave his life.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and co-workers. Rest easy now brother, we will carry on from here.

Jason Spencer
Metro Nashville Police Department

March 23, 2009

My heart goes out to your fallen Officers. I have been in situations such as this and by the grace of God I am still here. I pass on my condolence to the families.

Sargeant Dennis Norling-Retired
Phoenix Police Department

March 23, 2009

Rest In Peace, Officer Hege.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

March 23, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Hege...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

March 23, 2009

A grateful nation will remember your ultimate sacrifice. May your family find peace and comfort in this day of sorrow. Fallen but not forgotten we trust in the Mercy of God and know that you will continue to keep watch over us from above.

civilian
holly hayes

March 23, 2009

John Hege was my Varsity Softball coach at Tennyson High school. He also was a good friend and Mentor. He was so out going and loved to joke around. He inspired me to do what makes me happy and to follow my dreams. I will never forget John Hege...his memory will live on forever.

Sara Fisher
student

March 23, 2009

Rest in Peace you will not be forgotten. You will be missed!

Officers Wife

March 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family....Officer Hege's family and the entire Oakland Police family.
May God be with you all in these difficult times.
I am deeply sorry for the loss of such a brave man, and hero.

Proud Police Wife
Sacramento PD

March 23, 2009

To the Oakland Police Department and the Hege Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you. This is a sad day for all of our brother and sistes in the uniform.

RIP-You have done your job well

Deputy Adam Burns
Broward Sheriff's Office-Florida

March 23, 2009

Thankyou for your service,you are a hero for us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family and co-workers during these tragic times

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 23, 2009

Officer Hege,
Thank-you for your service. The bravery of you and your fellow officers serve as an example to us all. Your sacrifice and bravery will never be forgotten. You and your fallen brothers will always be remembered as heroes. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Oakland Police Department. Our hearts go out to all of you, and we stand with you in your grief. Rest in peace, brother.

Detective Corporal Dean Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

March 23, 2009

R.I.P. Sir. You died a hero.

Police Officer II
LAPD

March 23, 2009

We are deeply saddened at John's loss and the loss of his comrades.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P K Harding (Ret.)
Binghamton NY PD

March 23, 2009

My pray are with his family. He was a good guy. He coach at Tennyson when I was there 95-98. I will always remember him makeing us laugh. What a great guy.

Kimberly Robb

March 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give your family and friends the daily strength they will need to heal.

Vicki Tavarez
Wife of a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Captain

March 23, 2009