Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolances to the families and fellow officers. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this trying time. I come to the site on ocassion to read Jonathan's messages and my heart broke reading about your losses. God Bless.

Laura Walsh
Cousin of Officer Jonathan Edward Walsh, Joliet, IL, EOW 8/20/04

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers our with the Oakland Police Department and the family of the fallen officers. You are truly modern day heroes. Rest in Peace.

STAR TEAM
Merced County Sheriff's Department

March 23, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to all of the officers family's, the department and the city of Oakland. I have experienced a partner gunned down. There are no words to describe the feeling. This lost is much greater than I could ever imagine. I am so sorry for your lost. May GOD send his comforter during this time.

Fred Sutton
U.S. DHS FLETC

March 23, 2009

no person who is loved and remembered is truly gone

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

Thank you for your service.

Citizen
Grand Rapids, MI

March 23, 2009

Brother in Blue you made the ultimate sacrifice, rest in peace. Our prayers go out to the family and colleagues.

Officer Nichols and wife
Sanford PD, Maine

March 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to the Family.

Deputy C. Periu
Broward County Sheriffs Office

March 23, 2009

On behalf of FOP Auxiliary members throughout the State of Indiana, I want to deeply express our sincere condolences in the loss of your officer. God bless your family and the law enforcement officers within your department.

Our thin blue line just got thinner.

Julie Black, President
Indiana State FOP Auxiliary

March 23, 2009

Rest in peace brother.It is a very sad day for law enforcement everywhere because we lost four courageous officers. You and your fellow officers will never be forgotten.

Deputy Ramon Escamilla
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept

March 23, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Mark Dunakin~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Sergeant Dunakin.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

March 23, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss! Thank you for your service Sergeant Mark Dunakin. To your family, hard times are a head, this is such a great loss. I too lost my brother a deputy sheriff almost 2 years ago, and I still greive for him. God be with you during this time, it is a tough road ahead. Hang on to the memories and honor him for is ultimate sacrifice he made to protect you and I. God Speed. Tracy Page Winder

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

This is a terrible tragedy.
Your family is in our prayers.


Wife,
S.ield police officer

Anonymous

March 23, 2009

May you rest in eternal peace. You will be missed but never forgotten...

Seregeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

March 23, 2009

Thank you for your service. You ARE A HERO! My condolences go out to your family and your law enforcement family as well.

Deputy
Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept.

March 23, 2009

Our sincere condolences to everyone at the Oakland
Police Department, their retirees, family, and friends.

May Sergeant Mark Dunakin Rest In Peace with his fallen comrades. His service and dedication will never be forgotten.

MARCH 21, 2009 is the most tragic day in California law
enforcement history since the 4 CHP officers
died in Newhall, CA on April 5, 1970.

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God"
(Matthew 5:9)

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Department

March 23, 2009

RIP Brother

DET
NYPD ESU

March 23, 2009

Sergeant Dunakin,

My California brother in blue,
Rest in peace.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-AutoTheft

March 23, 2009

I AM A WARRIOR
by Jon F. Hooper

I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame,
For they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets,
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
But tears of joy,
For now,
I stand with God.

Karen Highbarger
Mom- Peace Officer Christopher Nicholson-EOW 12-19-07

March 23, 2009

I mourn the loss of this officer and three of his colleagues. My thoughts will be with you as the officer's personal family and police family works thought this tragedy.

Chief Jerald Jansen (retired)
Shorewood Hills (WI) Police Dept.

March 23, 2009

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Officer Dunakin's family, friends and coworkers. What a terible, horrible tragedy! Thank you Officer, for your selfless dedication and service to your community and fellow officers. Freedom isn't free...someone always pays. May the Good Lord Bless you in Heaven and hold your family close in the palm of his hand, during these difficult, dark days, ahead. We salute you, sir.

Karen and Paul Highbarger
Mom And Stepfather/Officer Chris Nicholson EOW:12/19/07

March 23, 2009

Words don’t describe the sorrow I feel for the officer’s families, friends, and the Oakland Police Department. I will continue to pray for peace and some sort of understanding of this tragedy for all of you. May the officers have a joyous homecoming and eternally rest “High on the mountain”.

Detective Sergeant Vence Woods
Michigan DEQ Office of Criminal Investigation

March 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Catherine Morrell
Wife of a Connecticut Police Sergeant

March 23, 2009

I can not even voice the feelings that I have in my heart for the Officers who were killed this past weekend in the line of duty. I am still in shock that such a tragic incident actually took place. My heart is broken and my prayers will go out to all of the families, friends, and fellow brothers and sisters who must grieve such a horrible tragedy.

Leslie Severe
Napa District Attorneys Office

March 23, 2009

Jesus Wept. May your name and memory be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

March 23, 2009

Sergeant Dunakin, you are truely a hero. Thank-you for your service. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police, Md.

March 23, 2009