Funeral for Oakland police officer Jordan Wingate

Funeral held for fallen Oakland officer

Oakland Police Officer Jordan Wingate died nearly six years after he was critically injured in a crash while on duty. Hearts were heavy at Fridays memorial service where the fallen officer was escorted by a police motorcade to 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police officers bade a final farewell Friday to Officer Jordan Wingate, who died from injuries in an on-duty crash in 2018.

Motor officers escorted Wingate's flag-draped casket to 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley, the same church where the department had honored Officer Tuan Le, who was shot and killed while responding to a marijuana-business burglary in December.

Their badges wrapped in black bands of mourning, officers stood at attention Friday, for Wingate, who died Saturday at the age of 28. The officer was hurt in a crash that involved his patrol car, another car and a big-rig parked at the Port of Oakland.

"Your legacy will live on in the countless lives you've touched. We love you, and we miss you. We'll never forget you," said Interim Chief Darren Allison.

Allison presented the flag from the officer's casket to his family.

Retired Oakland police Capt. Randy Wingate paused at his son's 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'd make him lunch, when I'd make the kids lunches I'd write, 'I love you' or 'I'm proud of you,' I'd write a note, on the lunch. I then realized. ....that...yeah," the retired captain said, pausing to control his emotion.

Memorial held for OPD officer Jordan Wingate

A funeral service was held on Friday for Jordan Wingate, an Oakland police officer who recently died.

The fallen officer's sister Autumn Wingate said through tears, "We will always remember you, the laughs you gave us, and your beautiful smile."

Jordan Wingate had followed in his father's footsteps - as well that of his godfather, Oakland officer Willie Wilkins, who was killed by friendly fire in 2001.

Officer Daniel Estrada said 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'll ever speak of Jordan," Estrada said through sniffles.

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 is each other, and Jordan always made sure he was there for me and anyone that needed him," Juarez said.

Alameda County sheriff's deputies patrolled the streets of Oakland on Friday to allow their counterparts to grieve.

Wingate was buried at a private ceremony in Lafayette.

Henry Lee is a KTVU crime reporter. E-mail Henry at Henry.Lee@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @henrykleeKTVU and www.facebook.com/henrykleefan