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, Officer Faulkner. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 16, 2012

Mike was my training officer and my friend. He was a great cop and a great training officer. I did not handle his end-of-watch very well........

Kevin D. Antony
Oakland Police Level 1 Reserve
September 17, 2011

I remember Mike as being married to my 3rd cousin. He crossed my mind today because I heard someone playing the trumpet. I remember Mike playing the trumpet at his home. Thanks for your heroism, Mike. You won't ever be forgotten.

Christina Sanders
3rd cousin by marriage.
November 15, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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.

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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 29, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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.

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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 29, 2009

No fellow California law enforcement personnel killed in the line-of-duty, should be forgotten.

Officer Faulkner, may Your Soul Rest-In-Peace

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
June 27, 2008

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
September 20, 2007

I remember Michael very well, and for some reason I was thinking about him today. Great cop everybody like the "fonz"
Steve Angeja 6981RT

Deputy Steve Angeja (ACSO)
Retired Oakland Police Officer
August 4, 2007

Officer Faulkner, thank you for your service. Neither you nor your sacrifice will be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
April 26, 2007

Mike was my uncle .. Although I was to young to remember him I hear nothing but good things about him. Its a shame senseless acts of violence towards the people who put their lives on the line day after day for strangers happen. We should all be proud of the hero's on this site, without their sacrifices we would not live the lives we do.

RIP Uncle Mike........

you are missed not forgotten

Jimmy
n/a
August 9, 2005

Warrior and Hero!

May 4, 2004

I just learned of the loss of Police Officer Michael J. Faulkner. We would like the family and co-workers to know that this fine Officer will never be forgotten. God Bless each and everyone of you.

Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor (Douglas County, Oregon)
EOW 9-14-02

January 14, 2004

One day Officer Faulkners family may see this site and I just want them to know that though their father, husband, brother or son has left this world, he still lives in the hearts and minds of those he loved, served, and served with. God Speed Warrior.

Gone but not forgotten. 09-03-03

Brother In Blue (Utah)

Deputy Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder County Sheriffs Office
September 4, 2003