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Rapunzel
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090322/ap_on_re_us/police_shot_ca
 Police: Fourth Oakland police officer has died
Officer John Hege, 41, died at Highland Hospital after being gravely wounded in the first of two shootings on Saturday, Oakland police spokesman Jeff Thomason said. A 26-year-old parolee wanted on a parole violation opened fire on Hege and 40-year-old Sgt. Mark Dunakin after they pulled him over Saturday afternoon, police said. Dunakin died that day. Hege was hospitalized with a major brain injury and survived through the night, his family said.
Suspect Lovelle Mixon was slain later Saturday afternoon  in a gunfight with police that left two more officers dead.
Thomason identified those officers as Sgt. Ervin Romans, 43, and Sgt. Daniel Sakai, 35. 
Oakland police said never in the department's history had so many officers been killed in the line of duty in a single day.
The violence began when Hege and Dunakin, both on motorcycles, stopped a 1995 Buick sedan in east Oakland just after 1 p.m., Thomason said. The driver opened fire, killing Dunakin
and gravely wounding Hege.
The gunman then fled on foot, police said, leading to an intense manhunt by dozens of Oakland police, California Highway Patrol officers and Alameda County sheriff deputies. Streets were roped off and an entire area of east Oakland was closed to traffic. Around 3:30 p.m., officers got an anonymous tip that the gunman was inside a nearby apartment building. A SWAT team entered the building and the gunman opened fire, police said. Romans and Sakai were killed and a third officer was grazed by a bullet, police said.
Officers returned fire, killing Mixon, Acting Oakland police Chief Howard Jordan said. "It's in these moments that words are extraordinarily inadequate," said Mayor Ron Dellums at a somber news conference announcing the slayings. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered flags at the state capitol flown at half-staff Sunday in honor of the slain officers. Schwarzenegger arrived in Oakland on Sunday to meet with Dellums and members of the police department. "All four officers dedicated their lives to public safety and selflessly worked to protect the people of Oakland," he said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those lost, the Oakland Police Department and law enforcement officers throughout California during this difficult time."
Police said Mixon used different weapons in each incident. One gun was used at the first scene and an assault rifle was used at the apartment building where he was hiding. "(Mixon) was on parole and he had a warrant out for his arrest for violating that parole. And he was on parole for assault with a deadly weapon," said Oakland police Deputy Chief Jeffery Israel. Police said they did not know why the officers initially stopped the suspect, but said it apparently was a routine traffic stop. Thomason said Mixon had an extensive criminal history and was wanted on a no-bail warrant. Reached by telephone late Saturday, Dr. John S. Hege said his son loved being a policeman and recently became a motorcycle traffic patrol officer. "He liked excitement," he said. As for the slain shooting suspect, Hege said, "The man was evidently terribly desperate. It is a sad story." LaTasha Mixon, 28, of Sacramento said Sunday her cousin was "not a monster." 
She said her family's prayers were with the slain officers' relatives. 
"We're devastated. Everybody took a major loss.
We're crushed," she said. |
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Edited by
elwoodsully
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Sun 03/22/09 02:11 PM
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From a Former Badged Brother |
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I'm sorry to hear about fallen officers prayers for the relatives
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i read this. from one of the news sites. and the family has my prayers
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Love and Light for the local heroes
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"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?" The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No Lord. I guess I ain't. Because those who carry badges, can't always be a saint." "I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough... and sometimes I've been violent because the streets are awful tough." "But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep... though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got just too steep." "And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears." "I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear." "If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But, if you don't...I'll understand." There was silence all around the throne, where saints had often trod, as the policeman waited quietly for the judgement of his God. "Step forward now, policeman You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets. You've done your time in hell." Submitted by Katherine A. Thompson, former Kansas State Trooper Dispatcher. In memory of my brothers and sisters who walk the thin blue line and who have faced their final inspection, God Bless, 10 - 7. |
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Edited by
Rapunzel
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Sun 03/22/09 02:43 PM
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"The Final Inspection" The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?" The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No Lord. I guess I ain't. Because those who carry badges, can't always be a saint." "I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough... and sometimes I've been violent because the streets are awful tough." "But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep... though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got just too steep." "And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears." "I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear." "If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But, if you don't...I'll understand." There was silence all around the throne, where saints had often trod, as the policeman waited quietly for the judgement of his God. "Step forward now, policeman You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets. You've done your time in hell." Submitted by Katherine A. Thompson, former Kansas State Trooper Dispatcher. In memory of my brothers and sisters who walk the thin blue line and who have faced their final inspection, God Bless, 10 - 7. that is soo beautiful.. & so appropriate here
Oakland is one of . .. if not The Roughest City in the entire United States
thank you all  for your love and compassion for our Young Fallen Local Heroes
 and please keep all of their loved ones in your prayers too
for this is going to effect them all for the rest of their lives
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"The Final Inspection" The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?" The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No Lord. I guess I ain't. Because those who carry badges, can't always be a saint." "I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough... and sometimes I've been violent because the streets are awful tough." "But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep... though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got just too steep." "And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears." "I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear." "If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But, if you don't...I'll understand." There was silence all around the throne, where saints had often trod, as the policeman waited quietly for the judgement of his God. "Step forward now, policeman You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets. You've done your time in hell." Submitted by Katherine A. Thompson, former Kansas State Trooper Dispatcher. In memory of my brothers and sisters who walk the thin blue line and who have faced their final inspection, God Bless, 10 - 7. that is soo beautiful.. & so appropriate here
Oakland is one of . .. if not The Roughest City in the entire United States
thank you all for your love and compassion for our Fallen Local Heroes
and please keep all of their loved ones  in your prayers too
for this is going to effect them all terribly for the rest of their lives
Thank you - I used to carry this poem in my pocket, behind my badge along with my Miranda card. I hate to have to see it anywhere for any fallen officer, but it is there to share when needed. |
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We must remember to thank the superheroes as well
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Edited by
Rapunzel
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Mon 03/23/09 09:09 AM
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 of course we must ,
they also save the day like Mighty Mouse
 but they are made of mere celluloid
and Our Policeman & Firemen
 and all of our Awesome Military
are real life heroes made of flesh & blood
celluloid heroes by the kinks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRPn2CjkPUg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDd-MtRFvRA&feature=related Everybodys a dreamer and everybodys a star, And everybodys in movies, it doesnt matter who you are. There are stars in every city, In every house and on every street, And if you walk down hollywood boulevard Their names are written in concrete! Dont step on greta garbo as you walk down the boulevard, She looks so weak and fragile thats why she tried to be so hard But they turned her into a princess And they sat her on a throne, But she turned her back on stardom, Because she wanted to be alone. You can see all the stars as you walk down hollywood boulevard, Some that you recognise, some that youve hardly even heard of, People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame, Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain. Rudolph valentino, looks very much alive, And he looks up ladies dresses as they sadly pass him by. Avoid stepping on bela lugosi cos hes liable to turn and bite, But stand close by bette davis Because hers was such a lonely life. If you covered him with garbage, George sanders would still have style, And if you stamped on mickey rooney He would still turn round and smile, But please dont tread on dearest marilyn cos shes not very tough, She should have been made of iron or steel, But she was only made of flesh and blood. You can see all the stars as you walk down hollywood boulevard, Some that you recognise, some that youve hardly even heard of. People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame, Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain. Everybodys a dreamer and everybodys a star And everybodys in show biz, it doesnt matter who you are. And those who are successful, Be always on your guard, Success walks hand in hand with failure Along hollywood boulevard. I wish my life was a non-stop hollywood movie show, A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes, Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain And celluloid heroes never really die. You can see all the stars as you walk along hollywood boulevard, Some that you recognise, some that youve hardly even heard of, People who worked and suffered and struggled for fame, Some who succeeded and some who suffered in vain. Oh celluloid heroes never feel any pain Oh celluloid heroes never really die. I wish my life was a non-stop hollywood movie show, A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes, Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain And celluloid heroes never really die. |
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Edited by
boonedog
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Mon 03/23/09 09:16 AM
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Edited by
mssilverfox
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Mon 03/23/09 09:22 AM
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My prayers go out to the families of these fallen men.. My first husband was a sheriff, who died on of a brain aneurysm while at work, stepson and 2 nephews are all in law enforcement..
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We had a local deputy sheriff shot and killed last week in a little town in SD, who was responding to a call about a young man possibly wanting to commit suicide. So sad. Things like that rarely happen in this area, so it was a reminder that no call is "routine" for law enforcement officers, that's for sure. I have several friends recently retired from the fire dept., who also put their lives in jeopardy when responding to calls.
My thoughts and prayers to all of them.
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We have had a few of ours hurt in the past few weeks. Thoughts and prayers coming your way
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