Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the 5,289 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Sergeant Dunakin’s family as well as the members of the Oakland Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

March 26, 2009

To the Dunakin family,
You do not know me, but I work at ADP. I am so sorry for your loss. As the proud aunt of a police officer and the friend of a woman who lost her husband in the line of duty, it breaks my heart when any officer makes the ultimate sacrifice by 'just doing their job'. I know that words may do little to bring you comfort right now, but you are being held in the hearts of so many people, and I pray that God can bring you some peace and comfort. I also pray for the families of the other officers killed, and for the community of Oakland.

Kristin Parks
I work at the same co. as Sg. Dunakin's sister in law Shannon

March 26, 2009

God bless you guys!

Sgt. Brian Janucik
Omaha Police Dept. Retired

March 26, 2009

God Bless. It's a sad day for Law Enforcement. Your brothers and sisters in Illinois will never forget.

Sgt. Jeff Gale
Forest View Illinois

March 26, 2009

Rest in peace brother.

P/O Steve Cabral
Baltimore City Police Dept

March 26, 2009

My prayers go out to friends, family and fellow Officers. This was a tragic loss for all of Law Enforcement. We have the pictures of your fallen officers posted up at all of our stations and have had roll-call training on the incident. This is a prime example of how our lives can be taken at any time as we protect and serve our communities. They will not be forgotten. I love you all and will continue to pray for all of your safety. Sincereley, Sergeant Tony Nair

Sergeant Tony Nair
Miami-Dade Police Department

March 26, 2009

May God bless the families of these fallen Heroes. Your Heroes ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Senior Police Officer
Austin PD

March 26, 2009

Rest in peace brother...

Det. Beniga
Portland Police

March 26, 2009

To our brothers and sisters on the Oakland Police Department and to the family of Sergeant Mark Dunakin you have lost a brother, son, father and loving husband. Your loss does not go unnoticed; we in the Albuquerque Police Department Academy Class have also lost our fellow brothers of law enforcement. We are training to perform to the standards set forth by those who came before us and you are included. Sergeant Mark Dunakin will be remembered as a man who worked, lived and died for his community for a better tomorrow as we are training to do the same. In the scriptures we are taught to “bear each others burdens so they might be light” we as a class tell you that your fallen brother, son, beloved father and husband will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of need.

102nd Academy Cadet Class
Albuquerque Police Department

March 26, 2009

God bless you and your brothers and sisters in uniform who risk their lives everyday to allow us to live in peace and harmony. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Margaret Uchishiba
Brother in Spirit

March 26, 2009

My heartfelt prayers for your family and the Oakland PD. Thank you for your service.

Corporal's Wife

March 26, 2009

Dear Dunkin Family:

Words can't express the sorrow you are going through now. I am so sorry another police officer's family is going through this tragic loss of your husband, father, brother, brother in law , uncle and son. I know he was a good man doing what he loved and did best. Remember this always and all your cherish your memories. He will always be in our prayers and never forgotten.

Ron and Carol Garcia
Family to Leonard Garcia
Richmond P.D. EOW 12/28/92

Carol Garcia
Richmond (line of duty death family member)

March 25, 2009

Rest in Peace Sergeant Dunakin and thank you for your service.

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

To the family of Sgt Dunakin:
I wanted to express to all you my deepest condolences. I wanted to let you know how much I truly appreciate all the police officers who risk their lives so that we can have a better and peaceful communities. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

With grateful appreciation,
Irene Gilbertson
Castro Valley, CA

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

you will be missed

esmy

March 25, 2009

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

OFC # 7069
CHICAGO POLICE

March 25, 2009

God bless you and your family.

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

My deepest sympathies to your friends and family, Sgt. Dunakin, Thank You for helping keep America Safe, God Bless you.

Shawn
Detective
NYPD

Detective
NYPD

March 25, 2009

Dear Dunakin family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My dad's death was 3 years ago, when I was 10, so I know a familiar pain, but what your are going through is nothing like what I expierienced. I extend my sympathy and consolance and hope that in the future we, your family and mine, can be friends and help each other through this difficult time.

Amanda Walker
Daughter of Lt. Mike Walker, CHP

March 25, 2009

Having worked with numerous police departments in the bay area,the loss of these officers have deeply effected me. My heart felt condolences go out to the families and the department they worked in. They are in my prayers

Bill Griffith

William Griffith
inactive Napa county Search&Rescue

March 25, 2009

THANK YOU

Michael Terry
Protected Citizen

March 25, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother.

Thomas
Illinois State Police

March 25, 2009

Rest in peace Sergeant Dunakin, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

March 25, 2009

so sorry this happened.

tanya russell

March 25, 2009

EVERY DAYS WE GO TO WORK AND TRY TO PROTECT AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY WE LIVE IN, BUT ON MARCH 21, 2009 OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT LOST FOUR OF THE FINEST OFFICERS. YOU ALL ARE MY HEROS AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. IT'S SAD TO KNOW THAT IT ALL STARTED WITH A TRAFFIC STOP.

OFFICER
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT, VA

March 25, 2009