Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you, your family and all the police officers of the Oakland Police Department.. May you Rest in Peace

Trooper
New York State Police

March 22, 2009

Sgt Romans,The Romans Family, and OPD - No words can express the emotions and loss of this weekend. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.

Sgt Frank Lehr & Family
NPD, Newark, CA

March 22, 2009

R.I.P. Sir !

Prayers to your families, your department and your community



A portion of something I wrote in 2003:

Some people wonder why so many Officers converge on towns across this nation, when an Officer is Killed In The Line Of Duty. I can simply say, that they come to pay respects to someone who did the job they do, in support of other Officers, as a show of respect to family, and to show Pride, Integrity and Honor for a fallen hero whose community has lost a friend. I have attended way to many of these but if you shed a tear for another, it will help cleanse your soul. It is the memories that will get you through the years.

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death and though I mark on duty, my calls unknown, I fear no evil, for the majority are with me, nor do I worry of my own safety, all of this I do for the citizens of my community. An Officer’s family can be filled with worry and though they are strong, they know that their loved one may be placed in harms way. Through this, they stand tall, with Pride, Integrity and Honor.

Though I have made mistakes, accept me, as I accept you and show me the way …..Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff Office (Indiana)

March 22, 2009

RIP brother Ervin.

May God bless your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

March 22, 2009

God bless you for your service, may the lord be with your family. Rest in peace.

Officer S.F. Barsch
Montgomery County Police, Maryland

March 22, 2009

Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God. My heart hurts and my tears run; I am proud to be an officer and hold each and everyone of the fallen officers close in my heart and thoughts. May your family celebrate your time with them and may they not hold anger in their hearts. GOD SPEED and thank you for serving and protecting those who respect and believe in us.

Sergeant

March 22, 2009

It is with shock and profound sorrow I convey my deepest sympathies to the family,friends and colleagues of Sergeant Ervin Romans. You will be in the thoughts and prayers of your brothers and sisters of the Toronto Police Service.

Staff Sergeant Brian Bowman
Toronto Police Service

March 22, 2009

To the memebers of the Oakland P.D. my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this tragic time.

To the family members of the officers my thoughts and prayers go out to you as well.

To the four fellow officers that sacrificed their lives doing what they were called to do, I thank you. You will be missed.

Police Officer
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

March 22, 2009

Sergeant Ervin Romans

Go rest in peace brother, for your job here is done.
May god rest your soul and bless all your loved ones.

Det Const Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers. May the arms of St Michael carry you to the gates of heaven. You gave your life to keep others safe. You are a hero!

Sgt. S. DeMalto
Philadelphia Police Department

March 22, 2009

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, "Una Stamus".

Sgt. E. Bruss, K-9/Gang Intel
Santa Fe police dept. (TX)

March 22, 2009

REST IN PEACE, YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

TROOPER
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

March 22, 2009

May God bless Sergeant Ervin Romans

In my thoughts and prayers.

Sergeant Albert S Rock (retired)
SouthWest Mercer County Regional Police Dept Farrell, Pennsylvania

March 22, 2009

Rest in Peace. May God bless your family and every one at OPD. An enormous tragedy, I still can't believe it even happened. God Bless you.

anonymous
future Richmond, CA PD

March 22, 2009

May God keep and watch over you, your family and your Law Enforcement family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Rest easy my brother; we've got it from here.

Deputy M. Rogers
OCSO, Orlando, Florida

March 22, 2009

To the four Oakland officers who made the ultimate sacrifice; You are true heroes and your bravery will never be forgotten. God Bless

Police Officer
Springfield PD (Union County, NJ)

March 22, 2009

Thanks Sarge! I heard your heroic story when I came back to the station for EOS last night. My prayers are with your family, friends, brother and sister officers. What a sad day in California and America. RIP Hero!

Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Department

March 22, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976

March 22, 2009

On behalf of the members of the Tampa Police Department, we send our deepest condolences. This tragedy leaves a void with us all.

The families and friends of these true heros are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless and thank you for your service.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

March 22, 2009

May you rest in God's peace and ever loving presence my Brother in Blue. You will never be forgotten, and your family will be taken care of by your Brothers in Blue forever.

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

RIP BROTHER...

S/O M.Z.
MCSD NJ

March 22, 2009

On behalf of all officers in Missouri, we extend our sincere sympathy to this fine officer's family, fellow officers and friends.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

March 22, 2009

God Bless Sgt Romans. And may the good Lord care for his family and fellow officers.

K9 Handler
Chandler , Arizona PD

March 22, 2009

RIP MY BROTHER IN BLUE....

NYPD

Retired Police Officer
New York City Police Department

March 22, 2009

I am so sick to my stomach that this has happened. My family is reeling from this incident. As I know the families of the officers, the OPD family and the broader law enforcement families are devastated.
I knew Erv. He was a dedicated officer. That's for sure. I never thought he was one this would have happened to. It just shows you how vulnerable we all are.
You will not be forgotten, Erv.

Mandy Simonson Moran
BART PD

March 22, 2009