Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Mark Thomas Dunakin

Oakland Police Department, California

End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 2009

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Reflections for Sergeant Mark Thomas Dunakin

Rest easy brother.

PO S.Harris #241
Cicero PD Cicero,IL 3rd Watch

March 22, 2009

Rest In Peace Sarge. Patrol on with the others who lost there life with you. My condolences to your Family and the Oakland PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

March 22, 2009

There are no words to decribe this act of crime, my heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergant Mark Dunakin ,You will be in my thoughts and prayers. You have served your time here on earth, now you go to be with the lord, rest and my god bless you, YOU ARE TRUELY A HERO!!!

Desiree Grimes
Fiancee' of Officer C. Nicholson E.O.W. 12/19/2007

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

March 22, 2009

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

March 22, 2009

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

March 22, 2009

Thank you for your service and willingness to protect the very ones who criticize and hurt. It takes a special person to put their life on the line each and every day. You and your Partners lost your lives doing what we all love and swore to do. My heartfelt condolences go out to each of your Families and your Friends. Rest in Peace, my Brother in Blue. Your legacy will live on...

police officer
maui police department

March 22, 2009

Four of our nations finest have been taken up into God's Police Department in heaven joining with all our other brothers and sisters in the badge who have also paid the ultimate sacrifice. This vent has put four families in the state of mourning deeper than most due to the number of brothers lost to one evil force. Know that police families across the nation all feel the pain and are in deep prayer for God's healing touch of love to come into their hearts. Your names will never be forgotten nor will your courage, your devotion to serving Gods children or your love for family and community. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD< AZ State Chap. FOP

March 22, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. As a citizen of Oakland, I appreciate every day the protection the police provide. I am devastated by this, and wish there were more I could offer than words. I just want you to know that he mattered, and we appreciated his contributions.

Jeri Linder

March 22, 2009

My prayer are with all the family's of our officer's family

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL David Murphy
TX DPS

March 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Dunakin as well as the brotherhood of the Oakland Police Department. May you all find strength in God through such a trying time. Rest in eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

March 22, 2009

I was very saddened to hear of your death today Mark. You were such a great guy and I always enjoyed the opportunity to work with you on joint operations. Rest in peace brother....you will be missed.

Sgt. Randy Hudson
San Leandro PD

March 22, 2009

This is such a tragic incident! Thank you for your courageous service.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

March 22, 2009

"Come walk your beats on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell."

RIP brother. Time to come home

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

My condolence goes out to our "Fallen Heroes"famlies and to the Oakland Police Department.

Police Officer Sandra Willis
Memphis Police Department

March 22, 2009

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

My condolences to Sgt. Dunakin's family, friends, and department. No words can express the sorrow that is felt by losing not one but four officers in a two day period.

May the good LORD bless the people that knew Sgt. Dunakin and give them comfort and strength in their time of need.

Kevin Kenny
WCVX Radio/ Cincinnati, Ohio

March 22, 2009

Revelation 21:4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit

May God be with you in your grief. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 22, 2009

To the four brave Oakland P.D. officers who lost their lives as a result of this tragic incident: You are all true heroes. You all made the ultimate sacrifice by protecting so many innocent people from a dangerous, armed offender. It is a shame that not enough people appreciate what we (as police officers) do to keep them safe. Rest in peace my brothers, God bless you all. I will keep all of you and your families in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer Panizo
Skokie, IL Police Dept.

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family and the Oakland PD. May you Rest In Peace and may the Lord bless and keep your loved ones. Lord have mercy on the Oakland PD and law enforcement everywhere.

Peggy Smith, citizen
Philadelphia, PA

March 22, 2009

This morning I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of you and your brothers in blue. I am going to school to be a Detroit Police Officer and stories like yours just make me want to go out and make a different. To get people like the man that took you away from your family put away for good! My thoughts and prayers are with your families during this time! Rest in Peace Sergeant Dunakin

Michigan Resident

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace.

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

Dear Sergeant Mark Dunakin,
Thank you for your selfless sacrifice and service. May your family be comforted by the fact that God has chosen you to be a part of his great army. You are a hero and Heroes Live Forever...

LEO Wife and Mom

March 22, 2009

Dear Sergeant Mark Dunakin,
Thank you for your service and selfless sacrifice. Your brothers and sisters will take it from here. Rest in heaven.
Heroes Live Forever...

LEO Wife and Mom

March 22, 2009

My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.

The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.
Sister of Fallen Officer E.O.W.3/3/99

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

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