Officer John Hege, 41, was a 10-year veteran of the Oakland Police
Department.
John graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA. Prior to
joining the Oakland Police Department, he worked as a teacher in
Hayward, CA.
John started his career with OPD in 1993, serving as a volunteer
reserve police officer. In 1999, he was hired as a full-time police
officer. John was assigned to the Bureau of Field Operations upon
graduating from the Oakland Police Academy. After patrolling the
streets of Oakland for 10 years, he was transferred to the Traffic
Operations Section and assigned as a motorcycle officer, fulfilling a
lifelong dream.
John loved his career, and he was a diehard Raiders fan. He was able
to combine his love for OPD and the Raiders by working overtime at
the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during Raider home games.
John gave his heart, soul and a seemingly limitless amount of time
to the Oakland Police Department. Yet he always made time for his
family and friends. He loved to bring people together – planning
memorable parties, organizing trips, or just meeting friends for
dinner.
John was a man who truly cared about those who lived around
him. In death as in life, he chose to help those in need. His organ
donations have saved the lives of four people and his tissue
donation will enhance the lives of as many as 50 others. John will be
remembered as a terrific friend, a loving son, and a loyal brother to
the men and women in blue.
Department.
John graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA. Prior to
joining the Oakland Police Department, he worked as a teacher in
Hayward, CA.
John started his career with OPD in 1993, serving as a volunteer
reserve police officer. In 1999, he was hired as a full-time police
officer. John was assigned to the Bureau of Field Operations upon
graduating from the Oakland Police Academy. After patrolling the
streets of Oakland for 10 years, he was transferred to the Traffic
Operations Section and assigned as a motorcycle officer, fulfilling a
lifelong dream.
John loved his career, and he was a diehard Raiders fan. He was able
to combine his love for OPD and the Raiders by working overtime at
the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during Raider home games.
John gave his heart, soul and a seemingly limitless amount of time
to the Oakland Police Department. Yet he always made time for his
family and friends. He loved to bring people together – planning
memorable parties, organizing trips, or just meeting friends for
dinner.
John was a man who truly cared about those who lived around
him. In death as in life, he chose to help those in need. His organ
donations have saved the lives of four people and his tissue
donation will enhance the lives of as many as 50 others. John will be
remembered as a terrific friend, a loving son, and a loyal brother to
the men and women in blue.
Officer John Hege, 41, was a 10-year veteran of the Oakland Police
Department.
John graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA. Prior to
joining the Oakland Police Department, he worked as a teacher in
Hayward, CA.
John started his career with OPD in 1993, serving as a volunteer
reserve police officer. In 1999, he was hired as a full-time police
officer. John was assigned to the Bureau of Field Operations upon
graduating from the Oakland Police Academy. After patrolling the
streets of Oakland for 10 years, he was transferred to the Traffic
Operations Section and assigned as a motorcycle officer, fulfilling a
lifelong dream.
John loved his career, and he was a diehard Raiders fan. He was able
to combine his love for OPD and the Raiders by working overtime at
the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during Raider home games.
John gave his heart, soul and a seemingly limitless amount of time
to the Oakland Police Department. Yet he always made time for his
family and friends. He loved to bring people together – planning
memorable parties, organizing trips, or just meeting friends for
dinner.
John was a man who truly cared about those who lived around
him. In death as in life, he chose to help those in need. His organ
donations have saved the lives of four people and his tissue
donation will enhance the lives of as many as 50 others. John will be
remembered as a terrific friend, a loving son, and a loyal brother to
the men and women in blue.
Department.
John graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA. Prior to
joining the Oakland Police Department, he worked as a teacher in
Hayward, CA.
John started his career with OPD in 1993, serving as a volunteer
reserve police officer. In 1999, he was hired as a full-time police
officer. John was assigned to the Bureau of Field Operations upon
graduating from the Oakland Police Academy. After patrolling the
streets of Oakland for 10 years, he was transferred to the Traffic
Operations Section and assigned as a motorcycle officer, fulfilling a
lifelong dream.
John loved his career, and he was a diehard Raiders fan. He was able
to combine his love for OPD and the Raiders by working overtime at
the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during Raider home games.
John gave his heart, soul and a seemingly limitless amount of time
to the Oakland Police Department. Yet he always made time for his
family and friends. He loved to bring people together – planning
memorable parties, organizing trips, or just meeting friends for
dinner.
John was a man who truly cared about those who lived around
him. In death as in life, he chose to help those in need. His organ
donations have saved the lives of four people and his tissue
donation will enhance the lives of as many as 50 others. John will be
remembered as a terrific friend, a loving son, and a loyal brother to
the men and women in blue.
