Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third 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 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. I will always remember hearing the news coverage that day of the tragic news. I was saddened, angry and dismayed that our Bay Area police community had been dealt the blow of four noble men protecting our community being shot.

I am praying for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever, Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 24, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
March 21, 2012

Every year since 2009 when we lost you and three of your follow officers, Sergeants Dunakin, Sakai and Romans, 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

I did not know you sir, but thank you for your service and my thoughts go out to your family. May you forever rest in peace.

Myranda Hege
sympathetic citizen
January 30, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Hege. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 16, 2012

Two years have passed since that tragic day. You are always in our thoughts. Rest in peace.

deputy
ACSO
March 22, 2011

Thinking about you John. I remember those weekly lunches at Ploughman Restaurants.

Officer Tai Nguyen (ret.)
San Leandro PD
September 8, 2010

Thank you for your service to your community.Rest in peace brother

Chief John Whiteaker
Panama Police Dept. OK
March 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this 1st anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 24, 2010

To Officer John Hege, his family and his fellow officers with the Oakland Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer John Hege’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Hege and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
March 24, 2010

we are praying for comfort on the first anniversary and are asking the Lord Jesus to stay close to those that know and love Officer John Hege. We know he is missed by many. To Officer Hege Thank you for your sacrifice you will never be forgotten.

The loving family of
Sgt. Howard K. Stevenson EOW 1/9/05
March 21, 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

Thank you for your service, the ultimate sacrifice never goes unforgotten. Rest easy Hero... See you on the other side

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County Florida
September 3, 2009

I want to offer my condolences to this truly dedicated Officer and his family. It's a shame to hear that another officer has paid the ultimate sacrifice. We protect our communities from harm but take the risk of not coming home. I appreciate the service you have given us.

(10-7) Officer John Hege " You Will Deeply Missed And Never Forgotten.

Chief Jack F Harris
Phoenix Police Department
July 30, 2009

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Thank you for your service.

Reserve Deputy K. Edge
WCSO
July 25, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

PO ADAMS
NYPD 46 PCT
July 19, 2009

Thank you for your service and the lives you have helped beyond giving up your own. May God Bless.

Anonymous
June 19, 2009

To all four of heroes,
You will not be forgotten

ian
cop
May 10, 2009

My heartfelt sympathy to Police Officer John Hege family and friends and to the Oakland Police Department.

Robert Wigton #9516
Patrolman
San Antonio Park Police,TX.

Patrolman Robert Wigton#9516
San Antonio Park Police
April 30, 2009

Respect from Poland [*]

Europe citizen
April 28, 2009

Rest in Peace. I attended your funeral Officer Hege and as your friend (LT) said, "the world came to say Goddbye, John." You were not only loved, but honored and respected. Even in death you still thought of others. You are a hero!

Supervisor C. Notaro
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Dept. (CA)
April 19, 2009

I watched your funeral on television. It was so tremendously sad and your peer and friend who spoke of you did so very tenderly. I feel so terrible this happened to you and I am so sorry.

Anonymous
April 13, 2009

On behalf of everyone at Metropolitan Public Safety -
San Diego, California.
I, would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Police Officer John Hege.
Thank you for your service to the Community of Oakland, and our country.

Corporal Mangano I.D. # 1107
Metropolitan Public Safety - San Diego
Field Training Officer / Patrol Division

CORPORAL MANGANO
M.P.S. - SAN DIEGO
April 10, 2009

I have been an officer for 2 years and two months and 3 days. I know that you went to those in need and you did your best. I can not even express how wonderful a person he must of been. To come to those under fire is one of the bravest things that can be done. This man along with his brothers is a hero, not just to your local community to the nation and the world. He did his job and he did it right, I wish to God none of us had to die to protect those we love and those who need our help in times of distress, but that is what we do. And that is what makes us who we are. i pray your family finds peace in the coming years

phoenix Police
officer
April 9, 2009

You are missed, Brother. Rest in Peace.

F. Officer Winslow
Federal Police
April 8, 2009