HONOLULU - President Bush sent his condolences to the family of an officer who died less than a week after three police motorcycles crashed while escorting his motorcade.

Steve Favela, 30, and two other officers crashed as the motorcade traveled across Hickam Air Force Base to meet troops for breakfast early Tuesday. Light rain had been falling, and some roads on the base were slick.

Favela, who suffered internal injuries and had been in critical condition at The Queen's Medical Center, died Sunday. The other officers were treated at the medical center and released.

Bush said in a statement that he and the first lady were "deeply saddened" by the death, and sent their condolences.

"Officer Favela risked his life every day to protect the people of his community," Bush said. "In this time of great sadness, we give thanks for his life of service."

Officers across the state will place black bands across their badges in honor of Favela, an eight-year veteran of the Honolulu Police Department and father of four, Police Capt. Frank Fujii said.

"When I received the phone call that Steve had passed away, quite frankly my heart just sank to the guts of my stomach," Fujii said.

Members of the White House medical team _ including an ambulance _ were cut loose from the motorcade to help with the crash. Local ambulance and fire units also responded.

Bush had spent the night on the base on his way back from a trip to Indonesia and Vietnam.

In a separate incident, a fourth solo motorcycle officer crashed and injured his wrist when attempting a U-turn on loose gravel while escorting the president last Monday night. He was treated and released.

Also during the president's 16-hour stopover, a White House staff member was hospitalized early Tuesday after being mugged by three assailants near Waikiki Beach.

May the Lord be with them in their time of need