Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you and your family brother

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

Dear Officer John Hege,
You gave your life in the line of duty ~ you are forever an American Hero. God Bless you and keep you in his loving care. Be on the lookout for my nephew Christopher, I am sure he will welcome you to his squad with a big bear hug.

To Officer Hege's parents, family, friends, and co-workers at the Oakland Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I also know your pain and my heart aches for you.

This poem was left on my nephew's reflection page, it touched my heart, and so I pass it along.

I'M THERE INSIDE YOUR HEART

Right now I'm in a different place,
And though we seem apart,
I'm closer than I ever was...
I'm there inside your heart.

I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright,
I'm there to share the sunsets, too...
I'm with you every night.

I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall...
I'll still be there for you.

And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me...
Forever in my heart.

Donna Van Jahnke
Aunt of JSO Officer Christopher M. Kane EOW 09-04-2008

March 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the OPD during this time of grieving. God bless.

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

Thank you..

faran
citizen

March 22, 2009

This is an absolute tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and all of the members of the Oakland Police Department. Rest easy.

Trooper
New York State Police - Troop K

March 22, 2009

My prayers and condolences for Office Hege, his family and friends and Police Family. I am so very sorry for this tragic loss.

Sgt. Wife
Decatur, Al

March 22, 2009

Thank you for your service to your department and to your community. You and other police officers are truly heroes who risk injury or death each and every day to protect others; who put on a badge and a uniform and patrol the streets purposely looking for those who would rob, cheat, steal, rape, or kill innoncents. While civilians run away from danger you run towards it. God Bless you brother. God holds a special place for men like you; men who think of others before themselves.

Special Agent Ivan J. Vikin
U.S. EPA Criminal Investigation Division

March 22, 2009

All Give Some
Some Give All
Never Forget

Officer Kezar
Oregon Department of Corrections

March 22, 2009

My heart and prays to the families and my brothers and sister within the Oakland PD of these fallen heros. We've got the watch now.

Deputy K. Newsom
SDSO

March 22, 2009

Our prayers from my family go out to all the officers of the OPD. The officers lost will be miss dearly. Even though we are states apart, we are all brothers and sisters in blue and our prayers are with you all. God bless and god speed.


Ramon

P1//C
Albuquerque Police Deparment

March 22, 2009

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!!!!

OFFICER ALEJANDRO ALBA
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY / MOTOR TRANSPORTATION POLICE

March 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to each member of the Oakland Police Department, and to the friends, family, and community affected by this tragedy. We are all a big family in blue, and our hearts ache with you.....

Police Officer
Detroit Police Department

March 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and fellow members of the Oakland Police Department.

Inv. L. Moses
Detroit Police Department

March 22, 2009

My thoughts, prayers, and deepest regrets. You and your partners are true heros. God bless you all!

Donovan Decious / Police Officer
Richmond PD, CA

March 22, 2009

To all family, friends, and officers of the Oakland PD my thoughts and prayers are with you, and may god bring all of these THUGS to justice! Rest in Peace brother, your legacy will live on!

PO Silvers 3333
Prince George's County PD (MD)

March 22, 2009

I was saddened to hear of the tragic events which took the lives of 4 Oakland Police Officers. No words will lessen your pain, but please know that all of you are in my prayers.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

March 22, 2009

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" Matt 5:9.

My condolences go out to the families of the Officers who paid the ultimate price keeping their communities safe. You will all be in mine and my families prayers.

Officer M. Duran
Upland Polce Department

March 22, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to the Hege family. John was a dear friend and fellow officer. John will be missed.

Roger Short, Sgt Retired,
Oakland Police Department

March 22, 2009

I sit here in stunned disbelief as this horrific event claims yet another hero. We are, once again, reminded that there is no such thing as a "routine" traffic stop.
My sincerest condolences to both the professional and personal families of Officer Hege. His time on this earth will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

March 22, 2009

My heart broke when I heard the news this morning, and pieces of it go out to everyone you knew. Thank you for choosing to live life selflessly. I'm deeply sorry it ended this way. Each of you are fallen heroes that will remain alive in spirit through even the memories of strangers.

Deepest sympathy to each family.

Stephanie Wood, citizen of Phila.
Sister to an officer in Fountain Hill, Penna.

March 22, 2009

What do you say when 4 brave men go to work and do their jobs trying to protect those that cannot protect themselves? What do you say to 4 men that gave their lives to the citizens of Oakland by doing their jobs and getting involved in trying to help people? What do you say, at this point im at a loss! Saying thank you, calling them heroes, that is not enough! Words cannot describe this type of loss, even one loss of life is not acceptable. These men went to work and will never come home to their loved ones. To go out into the world knowing that you may not come home when you are doing a job shows what type of people do this job. The level of commitment and professionalism these men showed to the world will remain in my heart for a very long time. To your friends, family, and co-workers, I am so sorry for your loss. All 4 men gave their lives doing what they loved to do. This is a time for the citizens of Oakland to stop the violence and stand up for a better city, better community and a better nation! Work with the police to better your community! To all of the officers, rest in peace and I hope your final resting place brings you joy and peace where ever you are. To your family, friends and co-workers, the loss that you are going through right now is horrible and unthinkable. I only hope that people around you can comfort you and help you through this hard time and tragedy. My thoughts are with everyone involved.

Michael Bondi
Former LAPD

March 22, 2009

You, your fallen brothers, the families an those on your job are in my prayers. God Bless Brother.

G F Matheis Jr (RET)

March 22, 2009

RIP Officer Hege... You will be missed. My prayers are with your family.

Jonathan Province

March 22, 2009

The members of the Medford Township Police Department (NJ) offer their heartfelt condolences to the Oakland Police Department. Take comfort in knowing that our Brother officers gave their all doing the job that they loved. Rest in peace.

Lt. Thomas Switick
Medford Twp Police Department

March 22, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

March 22, 2009