release the area back open for that store to reopen. >> Law enforcement from around the area gathered today to honor the life of a young Oakland officer, Oakland Police Officer Jordan Wingate died nearly six years after he was critically injured in a crash while on duty. Our Henry Lee was at the service where hearts were heavy. >> Motor officers escorted the casket of fallen Oakland police officer Jordan Wingate to Three Crosses Church in Castro Valley, where hundreds of officers gathered to pay their respects. Officers, with their badges wrapped in bands of mourning, stood at attention and solemn farewell to Wingate, who died nearly six years after he was hurt in an on duty crash. >> Your legacy will live on in the countless lives you've touched. We love you and we miss you. We will never forget you. >> Interim Chief Darren Allison presented the flag from the officer's casket to his family. Wingate was hurt in a crash back in 2018 that involved his patrol car, another car and a big rig parked at the Port of Oakland. After a years long fight for his life, he died on Saturday at the age of 28. Retired Oakland Police Captain Randy Wingate paused at a Suns flag draped casket before addressing mourners. He spoke of his son asking him to make lunch for him, as a 21 year old turns out it wasn't about the food, which his son only ate. Half of anyway. It was about the notes that came with it, and it dawned on me when I would make him lunch. >> When I would make the kids lunches, I would write, I love you or I'm proud of you. I write a note on the lunch I then realized that yeah, we will always remember you, the laughs you gave us and your beautiful smile. >> The fallen officer had followed in his father's footsteps, as well as his godfather, Oakland Officer Willie Wilkins, killed by friendly fire back in 2001. Officer Daniel Estrada says he finds some comfort that both are together once again. >> The way Jordan shared memories of Officer Willie and how he spoke highly of him is the way I will ever speak of Jordan. >> Officer Danielle Juarez, an Academy classmate, said her friend, once named rookie of the year, always showed up at big calls and was the ultimate backup. >> When this career starts to take a toll on us, all we have are each other. Jordan always made sure he was there for me and anyone that needed him. >> Officer Wingate was buried at a private ceremony in Lafayette. In Castro Valley Henry
