Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service.

Citizen
Grand Rapids, MI

March 23, 2009

john was a great teacher, friend and officer and i am just greatful that i had the chance to get to know him. he was someone you could trust and i could always get a smile out of him even if he was havin an alright day.

Nikia Harris
Former student and friend

March 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers for the family of Officer John Hege and his fellow brothers whom were killed. God bless all of you.

Deputy C. Periu
Broward County Sheriffs Office

March 23, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. John Hege~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Officer Hege.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

March 23, 2009

I am deeply saddened about the incident which took your life and the lives of your fellow partners. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care partner, you shall never be forgotten.

Deputy Ramon Escamilla
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept

March 23, 2009

May you rest in eternal peace. You will be missed but never forgotten...

Seregeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

March 23, 2009

This is such a terrible tragedy.My heart breaks for you.
Your family is our prayers.

Wife,
S.field police officer.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

I am so sorry for your department's loss. Our prayers will be with all of you.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

Our sincere condolences to everyone at the Oakland
Police Department, their retirees, family, and friends.

May Officer John Hege Rest In Peace with his fallen comrades. His service and dedication will never be forgotten.

MARCH 21, 2009 is the most tragic day in California law
enforcement history since the 4 CHP officers
died in Newhall, CA on April 5, 1970.

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God"
(Matthew 5:9)

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Department

March 23, 2009

RIP Brother

DET
NYPD ESU

March 23, 2009

I AM A WARRIOR
by Jon F. Hooper

I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame,
For they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets,
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
But tears of joy,
For now,
I stand with God.

Karen Highbarger
Mom- Peace Officer Christopher Nicholson-EOW 12-19-07

March 23, 2009

I mourn the loss of this officer and three of his colleagues. My thoughts will be with you as the officer's personal family and police family works thought this tragedy.

Chief Jerald Jansen (retired)
Shorewood Hills (WI) Police Dept.

March 23, 2009

It is with the burden of a heavy heart that I wish to say how sorry I am and for so many others, who can't find the words to convey appropriately this henious thing that has wounded every warrior for LE. "But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, tht brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. Psalm 1:2-3
There is and always will be VICTORY IN JESUS. Amen

margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

March 23, 2009

SO SORRY! REST NOW, YOUR HOME.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

Words don’t describe the sorrow I feel for the officer’s families, friends, and the Oakland Police Department. I will continue to pray for peace and some sort of understanding of this tragedy for all of you. May the officers have a joyous homecoming and eternally rest “High on the mountain”.

Detective Sergeant Vence Woods
Michigan DEQ Office of Criminal Investigations

March 23, 2009

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Officer Hege's family, friends and coworkers. What a terible, horrible tragedy! Thank you Officer, for your selfless dedication and service to your community and fellow officers. Freedom isn't free...someone always pays. May the Good Lord Bless you in Heaven and hold your family close in the palm of his hand, during these difficult, dark days, ahead. We salute you, sir.

Karen and Paul Highbarger
Mom And Stepfather/Officer Chris Nicholson EOW:12/19/07

March 23, 2009

God bless your family during this hard time. God Speed, they will see you one day. Rest your Soul.

Police Officer #3914
Boston Police (C-11 Dorchester)

March 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Catherine Morrell
Wife of a Connecticut Police Sergeant

March 23, 2009

Jesus Wept. May your name and memory be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

March 23, 2009

Officer Hege, you are truely a hero. Thank-you for your service. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police, Md.

March 23, 2009

God bless Ofc. Hege, his family, and his police family.
Peace be with you.

Kentucky LEO wife

March 23, 2009

I just wanted to express my heart felt condolenses to the members
of your Department and to the families of all the fallen officers. Just to
let you know that the country is in mourning and we feel your pain at this time. Just know that here in Texas, all your fellow peace officers send
our thoughts and prayers in this great time of need.

Allow the lord to wrap his loving arms around all the family and officers effected by tragedy and keep them close to him. I know that when tragedy like this occurrs, we don't know why or how this happens. Just keep the lord close and ask him for guidence.

Thank you for your service and know that officers from all over this great nation of ours and the world, are with you in your time of need.

May God bless and keep you close to him.

Rutilo "Tank" Quezada
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Smith County Sheriff's Office
Tyler, Texas.

RET DEPUTY SHERIFF RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

March 23, 2009

Officer Hege, thank you for your service and dedication. Watch over your family giving them the love, guidance and support they will need as they begin this long, dark journey without you. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

March 23, 2009

Thank you for your courage, bravery and service. God Bless you brother.

Sergeant Timothy Long
Long Beach Police Department

March 23, 2009

It is so sad that this happened, we always know that the danger is there, but I want to say thank you for the service to your city,county, and country. Yes, we in law enforcement serve our country as a whole. Many,many times it goes un-noticed until this happens. Peace be with you my brother, God watch over the rest of us. Thanks again, MHP retired Terry Mills.

Staff Sgt. Terry Mills
Mississippi Highway Patrol Retired

March 23, 2009