Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Family,Friends and Cp-workers of Ofc.Hege,we are trully sorry for you loss.We all hurt when we lose a brother or sister Officer.Justice was served on the coward that took your life.You will remain in our hearts and prayers.

Cpl.David Hazlett
B.H.P.D./Nashville Tn.

March 23, 2009

"Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9"

Sheriff's Deputy
Butler County Kansas

March 23, 2009

To the Hege family, friends and the entire Oakland Police Department may God be with you all during these very troubled times. God has called four true heroes home to patrol the streets above. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

The Badge

I come in many sizes,
In many shapes I'm made;
I'm on a shirt or in a case,
Or by other means displayed.

I've stood for many things, you know,
Throughout my many years;
I've reflected hero's faces,
And been wet with widow's tears.

I've been scratched and sometimes tarnished,
I've been repaired along the line;
But with steadfast duty as my brush,
I have kept my honor's shine.

I tell the world of my intent,
And all who see me know,
That whoever wears me, knows the way
That their life has to go.

I'm the symbol that they call the "badge,"
I'm an emblem held in awe;
And to those who try to live by right,
I represent the law.

But no matter what I'm made of -
Be it silver, tin, or gold,
I stand for things the same today
As I did in days of old.



GODS SPEED TO ALL OF YOU!!!!
JOB WELL DONE

PO OWENS

PO T. Owens
Kansas City,MO Police Department

March 23, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

March 23, 2009

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Hege and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Hege for your dedicated service to the people of California and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 23, 2009

THIS WAS SUCH A TRAGEDY!! YOUR MEMORY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE A HERO!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!

GOD SPEED BROTHER!

OFF. N DELEON
BERGENFIELD PD

March 23, 2009

My heart goes out to the loved-ones of Ofcr Hege and to the entire OPD family. May it help in some small way to know that others are grieving with you.

D. Balelo, Dispatcher
San Leandro PD

March 23, 2009

I pray for you, your family and firends and Oakland P. D. Rest in peace brother in blue.

Officer W. Johnson
Seattle P. D..

March 23, 2009

Another incident that should never have occurred. God bless all the officers involved, and God bless all of their families.

Craig Stoneberger
Citizen

March 23, 2009

You will always be remembered. Look down on us. We will take it from here brother, rest in peace.

Officer #8372
Phoenix Police Department

March 23, 2009

I just finished my shift, quietly stole some kisses from my sleeping kids and wife, and now have to read of this horrible event. I always get tears in my eyes when I can come home safe and kiss my children and wife. We will fight for the community, and protect the best we can any given shift, but only ask and pray that we can go home after performing a violent thankless job. God bless you brothers and safe home to the Lord!

A Brother Officer

March 23, 2009

rest in peace brother, our hearts and prayers go out to the family and department.

Officer Bogle
Etowah (Tennessee) P.D

March 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and the Oakland Police Department in this terrible time.

Officer Bogle
Etowah (Tennessee) P.D

March 23, 2009

It is heartwrenching to hear of the passing of you and your brothers in blue. God speed, and rest in peace, you truly are a hero.

Police Dispatcher C M Reese
Az Dept of Public Safety

March 23, 2009

R.I.P Mr. (Officer) Hege, It was great having you as one of my teachers at T-High. Very patient and fun person to be around! This is very shocking to me and a lot of your former students and saddens us! You will be miss by so many!

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Hege. "Thank You" will never be enough.

Here I am,
Lost in the light of the moon,
That comes through my window.

Bathed in blue,
The walls of my memory divides,
The thorns from the roses.
It's you and the roses.

Touch me and I will follow,
In your afterglow.
Heal me from all this sorrow,
As I let you go.
I will find my way
When I see your eyes,
Now I'm living,
In your afterglow.

Here I am,
Lost in the ashes of time,
But who wants tomorrow,
In between,
Longing to hold you again,
I'm caught in your shadow.
I'm losing control.

My mind drifts away,
We only have today.

Touch me and I will follow,
In your afterglow.
Heal me from all this sorrow,
As I let you go.
I will find my way,
I will sacrifice,
'Til the blinding day,
When I see your eyes.

Now I'm living,
In your afterglow.
When the veils are gone,
As I let you go,
As I let you go.

Touch me and I will follow,
In your afterglow.
Heal me from all this sorrow,
As I let you go.
I will find my way
I will sacrifice,
Now I'm living,
In your afterglow.

Bathed in blue,
The walls of my memory divides,
The thorns from the roses.
It's you who is closest.

Erin Gibson
Wife of a CSPD Officer

March 23, 2009

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You are a true hero. Rest in peace.

Jessica Canales
Wife of Bexar County Patrolman

March 23, 2009

…Assist those in peril or distress, and if necessary, lay down my life rather than swerve from the path of duty…

Difficult words to truly understand for anyone who has not taken an oath to be a protector of society. It is with great pride that I salute your bravery and honor that I am considered a brother in uniform.

Peace be with you.

Sergeant Wulf Corrington, #12452
California Highway Patrol, Solano Area

March 23, 2009

Dear Officer Hege,

My heart is breaking for you, your family and your police family. You are a true hero.

Even people who didn't know you are crying for you. You have made a difference in this world and you won't be forgotten.

Jo Ann
Wife of Officer Larry Lasater, EOW 4/24/05

March 23, 2009

To the OPD Family, we are your family too. Us at RPD will mourn with you and will be here for you always. We know all too closely what its like to lose a fine man and officer, and you have lost 4. Our hearts are with all of you and have peace knowing that K27 looks over us all, and that heaven's PD just became that much stronger. Officer Hege, you are a true hero and we will forever be thankful for you service and sacrafice.

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

Mr Hege Was A Great Man, He Was Also An Awesome Teacher Whenever You Saw Him He Always Had A Great Attitude And A Smile On His Face. Although It Was Years Ago When I Last Saw Him I'll Never Forget His Face He Will Me Missed.

Traci Doyle
Studen Of John Hege

March 23, 2009

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Hege, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

March 23, 2009

Dear officer John Hege... I am so sorry this had to happen to you!!! You didnt deserve this at all!! This is just not fair-- My husband, Bradley Moody, was a Richmond Police Officer and he was killed in the line of duty back in October of 2008. It's been almost six months since he has been gone... and it still hurts like the first day!!! Please give him a hug when you see him--Tell him I miss him!!! I know that you, along with all of the other fallen officers are going to be watching down on us now... please keep us all safe in this crazy world!!!

To Officer John Hege's family...I am so sorry!!! I know what your all going through right now, and I wish that I could take away all of your pain... I am soooooo sorry you have to go through this!!! Just know that you have so many people supporting you! Lean on people for support...

To the family at the Oakland Police Department... I am so very sorry for your loss. I felt horrible for the Richmond police department when we lost Bradley...but I can't imagine what you guys are going through loosing four of your brothers. My heart goes out to you all. Yesterday was truly a very sad day!!!!

Please, if you need anything.. I would love to help--with anything!!!
[email protected]

Again, my condolences to you all...

Susan Moody
Wife of fallen officer, Bradley Alan Moody EOW 10-7-08

March 23, 2009

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer John Hege and to the entire Oakland Police Department. We grieve and mourn the loss of one of our brothers in blue from across the bay. RIP.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

March 23, 2009