Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Owens,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dothan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 9, 2020

Sgt. Owens,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dothan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 9, 2020

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 41rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 9, 2011

After all these years, I am telling more of his story:
I knew Shelby all of my life and thought of him as an uncle.
Fate put us together at the National Peanut Festival so we
went riding together. We got stuck at the top of the double Ferris Wheel (so close to heaven) when we heard a traffic accident on the corner of Ross Clark Circle. We watched the flashing lights as they arrived at the scene. Shelby started
talking about his job: never knowing what the next call might be; never knowing when he would get it.

Time passed, and I was informed of his passing. I couldn't help but remember our conversation. I was honored that Shelby trusted me enough that he felt he could talk so
openly. After all these years, I still remember you.

Londa (Tyler) Pybus
Friend

October 23, 2011

Sgt. Owens died escorting my Father's funeral on November 9, 1970. God bless you and all the Officers who put their lives on the line for us. You have my utmost respect.

Craig l. Coe, MD

January 21, 2011

Rest in Peace Motorman.
R.I.P

Sgt Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic & Escort Unit

April 26, 2010

SGT. Owens your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

December 20, 2009

Will always remember you and uncle O'Dell, both fine officers and family 'down home' Rest in Peace

Cheryl Ann Dupuis Pumarejo
First cousin

February 7, 2009

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 12, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH

November 5, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 5, 2007

I am proud to have known Red owens and call him my friend.I think of him often and the officers of the dothan Police dept.

Sgt Bernerd Drury
Military Police &Columbus Ga Police Department

November 16, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

November 9, 2006

As we approach the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor the memory of Sergeant Owens and extend our thoughts & prayers to his surviving family members.


May God keep, comfort, and strengthen you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department

November 6, 2006

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Owens. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2006

Grandpa,
We miss you very much. Dad misses you and always sees your face when going to work everyday. I am sorry that I never got to meet you, but heard that I am your spitting image and take after you in ways that make people remember how good of a person you are and will always be in this world,...remembered.

AO2 Owens, Erik R.
U.S. Navy/ Grandson

April 18, 2006

SGT. Owens your work on this Earth as we know it, is done. You are in Gods Care now....May you rest in peace brother.......

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept....Clarksville, Tennessee

January 18, 2006

Brother Motorman,
Thank you for your service. Motor men may be small in numbers be we have large memories.. You will NEVER be forgotten...

June 24, 2005

Rest in peace motorman.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department