Officer Down Memorial Page

Every year since 2009 I have made the blue ribbons with the 51 names of the Oakland Police Officers who have died in the line of duty. It is my honor to do this for the fallen officers. The ribbons hang on a tree outside the Warehouse Bar and Grill in Oakland, California for all to see the sacrifice they have made to keep us safe. God bless you all and rest in peace.

A grateful citizen
February 24, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Wilkins. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 16, 2012

Willie,

So many years later and the pain is still the same, although I'm able to cope much better and live life.

I left OPD on 01/12/2002 but my desire to help young children still lives with the memories of you.

Until we meet again my friend.

Michael Smith
Former OPD
January 11, 2012

Amor,
We will be celebrating your 40th birthday... You will be 29 years old for ever. Miss and love you.

KELY WILKINS
YOUR WIFE
December 21, 2011

Willie,
Hey brother you walk in and out of my memories as if you never left us here. You were one hell of a cop!!! Great locker row buddy, and you made our SWAT School courses a blast. Lots of sushi/Santa Rita runs. Then there was that warriors game..... Well you have been gone a decade and I miss you. The mischef, your crazy laugh and the knowledge that my cover was not far off!!! You had my six so many times, as I had yours. I will see you in passing amigo... I pray for your loved ones often.

James Dean was a punk...willie you were a fearless hero!!!

R.

Investigator Riveira, R. (CID Ret)
Oakland Police Department
September 3, 2011

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen


My heart aches for your loved ones who've missed having you in their lives.

RIP brother.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
February 18, 2011

Brother,
I attented your ten year Memorial today, and as you already know it does not get easier. Our little boys are buddies at school and everytime I look at William, I see you my bruh. I know that you have received our messages in the baloons that we sent you...you are in our hearts. Kely is amazing and keeps your memory alive every day. Your OPD brothers looked sharp today. Please watch over us. I miss you my brother. Your brother, J.P. Guimaraes

Inspector J.P.Guimaraes #209
Hayward PD Homicide Detail
January 13, 2011

I never met you Willie. I came to OPD after you had left us. During my time at OPD I heard many good things about you. On the ten year anniversary of your End of Watch, I hope you are resting in peace. Continue to patrol the streets of heaven and I will see you one day.

Police Officer II Dan Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
January 12, 2011

Detective Wilkins, I never meant you but I worked the SFOBB for several years on the Highway Patrol in the 70's. I booked at OPD many times and always found the officers to be TOP NOTCH. Your loss is felt deeply and you will always be in our hearts. Reading the entries placed by your family and friends makes reading your story more painful. There are no officers that deserve to be lost due to any reason. Be assured that you will not be forgotten and along with my Daughter, who is a Customs and Border Protection Federal Officer and my Son, who is a Los Angeles Police Officer...God Bless you and your family...

SEMPER FI Brother.......

State Traffic Officer Mike Becze #7185
California Highway Patrol
September 28, 2010

Thank you for your service and dedication, you made the ultimate sacrifice serving your community and you will never be forgotten, You brothers and Sisters in the North pay tribute to you.

Police Officer
Toronto Police Service
March 13, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the ninth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hope to meet your family at a NORCAL COPS function.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
January 13, 2010

Rest in Peace Willie.

Friends,
Michael Smith

Michael Smith
Former OPD
January 12, 2010

We are so proud of you!!! your wife 573

KELY WILKINS
WIFE
May 8, 2009

Rest in peace. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Anonymous
April 2, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighth anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Two days a memorial was held for your four brothers from Oakland. Our community is mourning their loss that happened on the darkest day in OPD history.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 30, 2009

Today we mourn for another Oakland PD tragedy. It again reminds me about you and your family. I remember what a wonderful family you had. I loved taking care of baby William everyday as you and Kely worked. Thanks for allowing me to get to know all three of you. I often think of all of you. Each of you are in my prayers, my memories, and my heart.

Anonymous
March 27, 2009

I have such fond and treasured memories of you. You were such a light. You were Oakland PD and would come to the Hayward Jail and make us laugh and just brighten the day. You are thought of often and missed so very much. Several years have passed, yet it seems like yesterday. Rest Peacefully Willie.

Jackie Barry
March 26, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 25, 2009

It's coming up on 8 years now and you are still missed.

I keep you and the rest of your family in my prayers everyday!

Thanks for the good times.

Michael Smith

Michael Smith
Former OPD Officer
January 8, 2009

My dearest brother willie...
It's been so long. I miss you so so much... Everywhere I go, by the gift of God I'm always surrounded by people who remind me of you. My supervisors and most co-workers have your personality. I think that's what keeps motivated at work. Sometimes I can't wait to get there so I can feflet on memories that we've shared that I share with them. I mean everything... the farts, the jokes...everything. Thanks for taking good care of me and the rest of your family. Please continue you're our angel... a couple of months ago we had a squadron picnic and of course I was on the baseball team. I played so well and you know how bad I sucked!!!! I played better than the rest of my team... and I'm a girl! I had your jersey on and I was on the ball like white on rice.... you would of been proud!! I'm sure you saw it...I love you and miss you always.

Your little sister
Stephanie

Stephanie Wilkins
Sister
August 5, 2008

Willie, as a fellow sister I want to say, you will never have a full idea of those you have effected and inspired in your life & death. Sometimes no one knows how to over come a loss like YOU....give us all hope and strength to be better people, parents and Officers. My thoughts to your Friends & Family- A Sister

Officer Connolly
Reno PD Nevada
February 13, 2008

It has been 7 years Amor!!! We still love and miss you very much. Your wife and son William.

kely wilkins
wife
January 16, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
January 4, 2008

Willie,
I Will never forget when I was a cheerleader and you were the school mascot "Jimmy the colt" and I would have to guide you around the school cause you couldn't see with that big horse head on. You were so funny! You would jump around and make everyone laugh. It came so natural for you. You would take of the head and be covered in sweat. But it never bothered you. As long as you were making people smile, you were happy.
I miss you Willie

denise ferreira
classmate/FRIEND
December 28, 2007

Hi Amor!!! We can't stop thinking about you. Your son is funny and crazy like you. Every day I think you talk to him about what he has to do to make me smile. He love baseball like you and he just want to wear t-shirt with numbers.???? Can you explain me why?He likes when I talk about you. It makes him happy. I love you Amor. Your Wife

Kely Wilkins
Wife
December 28, 2007