Officer Down Memorial Page

I'm working on the ribbons I do every year at this time to honor the 51 Oakland, California police officers that died in the line of duty. We put the 51 blue ribbons on a tree outside the Warehouse Bar and Grill on the anniversary of losing four of our officers in 2009. It reminded me of Lakewood's loss. I was honored to bring a Mermorial Quilt I made to honor you and Officers Richards, Owens and Griswold to the Lakewood PD. A small group from Oakland came including an Oakland PD officer. As I have family in the area I asked that they be a part of the presentation as well. The Lakewood PD gave us a tour and served us lunch and small tokens were exchanged. I hope that our being there the week following the first anniversary Oakland's loss helped your fellow officers cope with the upcoming first anniversary of Lakewood's loss. I'm not sure what brought me to Lakewood. The fact that we lost four and you lost four. That I was born in Tacoma and have ties to the area. That I was in the area a week after the tragedy to attend the funeral of a loved one. Somehow it all came together and it seemed the right thing to do. So as I sit at my computer and enter the names of Oakland's 51 I think of Lakewood's four. May God bless you all and may you rest in peace and know that you are not forgotten.

Anne Richmond
Oakland, CA
February 24, 2012

I'm working on the ribbons I do every year at this time to honor the 51 Oakland, California police officers that died in the line of duty. We put the 51 blue ribbons on a tree outside the Warehouse Bar and Grill on the anniversary of losing four of our officers in 2009. It reminded me of Lakewood's loss. I was honored to bring a Mermorial Quilt I made to honor you and Officers Richards, Griswold and Owens to the Lakewood PD. A small group from Oakland came including an Oakland PD officer. As I have family in the area I asked that they be a part of the presentation as well. The Lakewood PD gave us a tour and served us lunch and small tokens were exchanged. I hope that our being there the week following the first anniversary Oakland's loss helped your fellow officers cope with the upcoming first anniversary of Lakewood's loss. I'm not sure what brought me to Lakewood. The fact that we lost four and you lost four. That I was born in Tacoma and have ties to the area. That I was in the area a week after the tragedy to attend the funeral of a loved one. Somehow it all came together and it seemed the right thing to do. So as I sit at my computer and enter the names of Oakland's 51 I think of Lakewood's four. May God bless you all and may you rest in peace and know that you are not forgotten.

Anne Richmond
Oakland, CA
February 24, 2012

You are missed brother.

Anonymous
December 9, 2011

Mark, you were one of the best Sergeants I ever had in law enforcement. I know we had our disagreements because you were Army and I was a Marine but I loved and respected you for your leadership abilities. I wish the hurt of losing you didn't screw up my mind so much but I will move on. I will always miss you and your turnout stories.

Officer Adam Leonard
Former Lakewood Police
December 7, 2011

I sure miss our talks about SWAT and the Regiment, you are missed my brother.

Sgt Greg Lahr
Ranger Buddy / Phenix City PD SRT
November 30, 2011

Rest in Peace four heros. It has been two years, but you are not forgotten. May God watch over your families and may he bless the LPD.

Officer M. Disario
Brookline, MA Police Department
November 30, 2011

Thank you for your service Sgt. Renniger. You are always on my mind and you have inspired me to help do what I can to keep the public safe. You will NEVER be forgotten. RIP

Future Officer
November 29, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the second 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 remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 29, 2011

Rest in Peace Sergeant. Thinking of you on this day.

Future Law Enforcement Officer
November 29, 2011

Remembering you and your brother officers on this day. You are all heroes and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
November 29, 2011

I can’t believe it’s been two years. I miss you every day. Rest in Peace Brother.

K-9 30
Lakewood PD
November 29, 2011

You are missed. You will never be forgotten.
May you continue to rest in eternal peace......

Anon
November 8, 2011

Rest in peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten!!!!!!

Lcpl James Manning
U.S.M.C.
October 30, 2011

As the son of another WA police officer killed in the line of duty my heart goes out to the family of Sgt. Renninger. I never met him but from what I've learned he was a great man and a person of honor. May he be remembered always. I feel you're pain. Hang in there.

Jake Crawford
July 21, 2011

Mark-
It is still so hard to believe you are gone. I drive by our high school, and am overcome with emotion and memories. I can picture you talking and laughing, and imagine the sound of your voice. You were such a wise guy. I have such great memories of you. And then my mind drifts to seeing you placed on a horse drawn caison in a casket draped with a flag.The marque that read "We remember Sgt. Mark Renninger." You are loved. You are missed. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous
March 12, 2011

I still miss the arguments over the greatest NFL QBs and teams, the "discussions" over pending contract issues and the dinners at Outback in days long ago. Gone but not forgotten. You will forever be with us...

T.S. LK19
Lakewood PD
January 12, 2011

Mark~
Thinking of you today, and wishing you eternal peace. I know you are safe and in heaven. My prayers are with your family, as they learn to go on without you. May God grant them strength. You will never be forgotten friend.

Anonymous
November 29, 2010

Remembering you and yours today, a year later, while attending the funeral of another fallen brother...

Detective Mareshah Hale
Colorado Springs Police Department
November 29, 2010

As we approach the first anniversary, tommorrow, of your murder by a monster that should never have been released from prison, I want to let your family, friends, and fellow officers know that you and they are still in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless your soul and keep those left behind in His safe care!!

Anonymous
November 28, 2010

Miss you every day brother.

J.S. K-9 30
Lakewood Police
September 18, 2010

Mark~
Not a day goes by...Heaven was needing a hero like you. Rest in peace Friend.

Anonymous
September 18, 2010

Thinking of you everyday, especially today.

Friend
Anonymous
August 13, 2010

Sgt. Renninger,

We met your mother today at a Father's Day Baseball game with the Reading Phillies where we were performing a K-9 demonstration not too far from your hometown, and what a nice woman she is. She is a very strong person considering what had happened.

You, your family, friends and your department are and always will be in our thoughts and Prayers. God bless you brother, we'll take the watch from here.

City of Reading, PA Police Dept.
K-9 Unit
June 20, 2010

I just ran in the National Police Week 5k in Washington DC and wore your name as a remembrance on my number. As a Washingtonian here for just the weekend I was proud to remember you and honor our State. Know that you will not be forgotten.
Jody Richer

Jody Richter
none
May 8, 2010

Over 4 months have passed now and I miss you everyday buddy. I was so fotunate to get to work with you and have you as my Team Leader and I will forever be grateful for the times we had and everything that you taught me. You have left a huge hole in the heart of the team but we are better because of you and we won't let you down. RIP Mark, we love you.

Police Officer
April 7, 2010