On Saturday March 21st 2009, the City of Oakland California suffered a terrible loss. Four Oakland Police officers were shot 3 of whom were killed and one still gravely wounded.
Officer Mark Dunakin was one of the officers that responded to my assistance when I was held up at gun point on February 16th 2009.
Here is my account of the robbery from an earlier blog posting. http://activerain.com/blogsview/960447/Bringing-you-up-to-date-with-current-events
I am deeply saddend by the loss of this nice man who put himself on the line each day to make Oakland safer.
My heart goes out to his widow and his 3 children. Out of my next commission check I will donate some money to the family.
Such a horrible thing.
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The Oakland Police Officers Association is in the process of setting up trust accounts for the families. Until those are set up anyone can mail checks to the Oakland Police Officers Association, 555 Fifth st., Oakland, CA 94607.
Be sure to note on check that it is for the families of the officers
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Michael,
Our Law Enforcement Officers put themselves on the line each and everyday they get up and go to work. They need to be remembered in our prayers daily. We are all effected when such a tragic event occurs, but since you knew this Officer and had history with him, I am sure it hits you even harder. Good post Sir. From a former Law enforcement Officer, God Bless.
DW