Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department.

Det. Hunt (VICE)
Dallas PD

March 22, 2009

Such a tragedy. My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, John. We thank you for your Dedicated Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Garland

March 22, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. John we thank you for your Dedicated Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Master Deputy Sheriff Juan Romero Sr 218
Office Of The Sheriff Fairfax County, Va

March 22, 2009

Thank you for your service and sacrifice

Deputy Sheriff
Kent County Sheriff's Office, Mi.

March 22, 2009

My heart is breaking for the loss of these heroes---please know that they and their families are in my prayers, along with all of the Oakland PD brothers and sisters--

God bless you all and keep you safe..

Kary

Kary Lewis
former wife to LT. Lewis from California Highway Patrol

March 22, 2009

My heart is breaking for the loss of these heroes---please know that they and their families are in my prayers, along with all of the Oakland PD brothers and sisters--

God bless you all and keep you safe..

Kary

Kary Lewis
former wife to LT. Lewis from California Highway Patrol

March 22, 2009

To my fellow officers of the Oakland Police Department my family sends their regards and prayers. We know how devistated you feel right now, as we've went through double homicides of our officers recently, but always keep in mind GOD hears our prayers and all of the fallen officers will be without pain and live in Glory of Heaven.

Officer BL Wakeland
Charlotte/Mecklenburg PD, NC

March 22, 2009

Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace Officer Hege. May God be with you, your family and all of the OPD.

Officer Nicole Pacheco
California Highway Patrol

March 22, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, BOSTON, MA.

March 22, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 22, 2009

4 NEW OFFICER'S FOR HEAVEN! PLENTY OF BACKUP! GOD'S SPEED GENTLEMEN! WE WILL CARRY ON.

KENNETH MEAD
LVMPD

March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hege family during this tragic time. Rest in peace Brother; You will not be forgotten.

Investigator Tom Bell
Kentucky Attorney General

March 22, 2009

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

March 22, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the entire Oakland Police Department family and the families of the fallen officers on this horrific day. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

What a sad day for our entire community.

Please be aware that the entire police community, and the community everywhere shares your grief and our prayers will continue for you.

Louise
Sister-in-law of fallen officer

Louise

Louise

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 Officer John Hege,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

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.

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

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

Rest in peace John. You gave your life for your community. That says it all.

A Deputy

March 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Hege 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

Our hearts are filled with sorrow and grief. We at the Meriden Police Department honor you and your sacrifice. Our sympathies to your family and Department. Rest In Peace Sheepdog.

Lieutenant Lawrence Guidobono
Meriden Police Department Meriden Ct

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

OMG im sooo sad hes dead. D:
he was my moms friend and i remember going out to eat with him and i remember he said he use to be a teacher too.:O
this is soo sad nobody deserves to die like this

Jasmine
he was my moms friend

March 22, 2009

REST IN PEACE SIR........

K BROOKS
HOUSTON PD

March 22, 2009

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

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