Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our prayers go out to this hero's family and the Oakland area law enforcement, as well as ALL our law enforcement. We are so proud of Officer Hege's courage and grateful for the sacrifice he has made. He has protected the innocent, kept us safe and done an exceptional job - we are thankful for this wonderful officer - he is a hero who has displayed bravery in the face of danger. May the family know that the law enforcement community will always be there for you, even for a shoulder ... at this time, they might even need yours. God bless you.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

Dear Police Officer John Hege's family, friends, and law enforcement brothers and sisters,

There are never the "right" words to get you through the next few days, weeks and months of grieving and mourning. As a law enforcement survivor, I can only wish and pray that God will support you and guide you to get you through this horrific time. We may never know nor understand why John was taken from us so soon. I will be thinking of you as you plan for the upcoming funerals, and even into the next few weeks as the awful reality of March 22nd sinks in.

Juli Verkler
Widow of Ptlm. Bryan S. Verkler EOW 12/13/03

March 23, 2009

"Final Call"

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

God be with you during this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Wife of a Lt.
Troy, Michigan

March 23, 2009

To the family of Officer Hege: You are all in the thoughts and prayers of every LEO. We are all touched by the loss of Officer Hege and we are thankfull for his courage and service to his community. It's good to see that the savage that did this was dealt with the way he should have been dealt with, instead of wasting tax payer's money to hold him in a cell were he could brag to other savages or possibly be released one day for good behavior.

Police Officer
Upstate New York

March 23, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother. You will not be forgotten. May God bless and watch over your family through this difficult time.

Deputy
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

March 23, 2009

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT CALIFORNIA.
AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG J TODESCHINI EOW 04/23/06

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

March 23, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE...YOU ARE WITH OUT A DOUBT AN AMAZING HERO...G-SPEED...YOUR SIS IN BLUE...

PFC/DIST.IV/OXON HILL
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND

March 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of these four heroic officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Detective
Emmaus Police Department, PA

March 23, 2009

The fourth officer to lose his life in this tragic incident reminds us all of the dangers our officers face every day they hit the streets to protect us. We cannot ever repay these officers for their sacrifices, but we WILL remember them. My sincere sympathies to their families, friends and fellow officers. RIP, Officer Hege.

Mary M
Citizen

March 23, 2009

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER HEGE. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT IN YOUR LIVES. KNOW THAT YOU DO NOT MOURN ALONE. OFFICER HEGE, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO NOT BY HOW YOU DIED, BUT HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY OFFICER HEGE AND HIS FELLOW OFFICERS NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE THEY MADE FOR THIER DEPARTMENT AND COUNTRY. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF THEM.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 23, 2009

Officer Hege you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Oakland Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 23, 2009

May God be with the families of the fallen officer and with all the men and women of the Oakland Police Department. This time will not be easy, and you will need everyones help to get through this tragic time. Remember all are heroes and will be remembered as such.

Lt. Mark Knight
Washington County Sheriff's Office, Maryland

March 23, 2009

To the friends and family of Officer John Hege, I extend my heartfelt sympathy today. No one can prepare us for a loss of this magnitude but please take comfort in the love and support from your police family all across the country. My prayers are with all of you on the Oakland Police Force.

Rose B - Oklahoma City
Police Sargeant's Wife

March 23, 2009

RIP Brother and God bless your loved ones

Sergeant Efrem Gonzalez
Newark NJ PD

March 23, 2009

You fought the good fight. St. Michael will now put you to work on the Streets of Heaven. God Bless you and your family in this tragic time.

Deputy Sheriff
Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office

March 23, 2009

Rest in peace brother.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Corporal Scott
Tulane University

March 23, 2009

Rest in Peace Sir..................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Texas PD

March 23, 2009

You have served with honor, rest in peace. We who are left will take the watch. God bless and take care of your families.

Lt. Aaron D. Hebert
Ascension Parish Sheriff's Ofice

March 23, 2009

Please accept our sympathy for the horrific losses to your department. We so appreciate the work of all Law Enforcement personnel across the country..
Sue Roehl, Wahpeton, ND

Sue Roehl

March 23, 2009

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer John Hege, and the Oakland P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Hege, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

March 23, 2009

God bless you my brother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, your family, and fellow officers in Oakland.

Sgt. David Harrington
Matthews Police Department

March 23, 2009

For Police Officer John Hege:

I submitted a tribute to Sergeant Daniel Sakai that included Sergeants Mark Dunakin and Ervin Romans. My prayer was that you would pull through. It was not to be.

My continued prayer is for you, your family, friends, the brave men mentioned above and the entire Oakland Police Department. We who wear the uniform look to you as the ultimate soldier-of-the-law. The loss of a single officer in the line-of-duty is a tragedy in itself, but the loss of four officers together, in a single incident, numbs both the mind and the soul. I firmly believe that all who wear a badge, and believe in what we do, walk with a heavy heart this day. The legion of officers that have died before you, and have just received our heros Dan, Mark and Ervin, at the evergreen shores of eternity, now await to embrace you as the last hero among them. Receive them knowing you have joined the best among us.

To you I render a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

March 23, 2009

I am speechless.. my heart breaks for all four families involved and the Oakland Police Department. RIP hero.. gone but never forgotten...

Wife of LEO NJ

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

I am so, so sorry for your loss. My god, what an awful thing to happen. I am from Los Angeles and this is the worst thing to hit California as yu already know. My heart foes out to all the families and fellow officers of these men who gave their lives for others. My deepest sympathy to the families especially. God bless you all. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Rusty Cox

Eusty Cox, Secretary
Asheville Police Dept., Asheville, NC

March 23, 2009