Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Gone but not forgotten. Your sacrifices will always be remembered. RIP Brother

LIEUTENANT ROBERT PITCHFORD
Retired MHP

July 28, 2023

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 28, 2020

Trooper Owens,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Mississippi. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

July 28, 2019

Tommie and I graduated MHP Cadet Class 44. We were assigned to Troop G and were partners. He was a great friend and excellent trooper. I think of him all the time and he is missed. RIP My friend.

Major Mic Lawrence (retired)
Mississippi Highway Patrol

July 28, 2019

Rest in peace Trooper Owens.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2019

Thank you for this memorial it means more than you’ll ever know. Unfortunately I was a baby when he passed but I heard several
Stories through my family members. My prayers goes out to the hard work law enforcements go through and face on a day to day basis

Adriana Owens

April 30, 2019

I’m so proud the city of Columbus, Mississippi is remembering my cousin/brother with a highway named in honor of him. I will always remember my his last moments was with the Burlington Northern train and I’ll always remember Troop G and his number G-27. I still love and miss you,

Gail aka Bullwinkle
Cousin/sister

April 3, 2019

So happy to see you have a highway named in your honor Tommie. Your cousins Buck & Anna Owens

Anna Owens
Cousins

May 11, 2018

I did your memorial service the year I came on the Highway Patrol. I pass your resting place often when I'm on the road working.

I have the honor and privilege to be present for you highway sign dedication this Tuesday May 8, 2018.

You will never be forgotten, God Bless

State Trooper Immanuel F. Powers II
MHSP Troop G, Enforcement

May 6, 2018

Trooper Tommie Owens your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to The Great State of Mississippi and the citizens you were sworn to protect! Continue to rest in peace my fellow "RedLeg"!
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, TroopD

July 28, 2016

Rest In Peace my favorite cousin, we had some good times together you was like my big brother, best friend. I am so glad that God let you be a part of The Owens Family, we all miss and love you very much, we know that you are resting in the arms of our Lord. One day we will meet again. Love You Forever.
Bobby "GoodBuddy" Jones
1st Cousin
Memphis, Tn

Bobby Jones
1st Cousin

August 10, 2015

Trooper Owens,

I had the pleasure of meeting your wife today. She spoke fondly of you, as so many have on this page. Rest easy Trooper. We have the watch.

TFC R.L. Clark #682
Georgia State Patrol

August 3, 2015

Tommie Earl Owens, a great friend, a great Trooper and a very proud father. Always had a smile on his face, always fun to work with. God bless your family.

Major Randy C. Ginn
Mississippi Highway Patrol

July 28, 2015

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to the Citizens of and the Great State of Mississippi! Continue to Rest in Peace Trooper Owens my Fellow "RedLeg"!
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D

July 28, 2015

I will always remember when I was a little boy and we were visiting you and my grandmother, you told me to make that I washed up before breakfast and bedtime everyday. Rest in peace uncle Tommie.

Senior Trooper Kent Butler
Virginia State Police

July 18, 2015

Thank you Trooper Owens for your service to the Great State of Mississippi! You will never be forgotten! Rest in Peace fellow "RedLeg"!

TFC Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol

May 28, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for the solace of all those that love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 21, 2013

Trooper Owens, I met your wife today. I assisted her at the bank and I told her I want to be a police officer and she told me about you. I want you to know she still loves you very much. I could tell by the way she talked about you and your children are doing great.

David Vazquez
Future hopeful for Atlanta PD.

September 15, 2012

Rest in peace, Trooper.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

April 18, 2011

Rest easy my brother.

Trooper
MHP

March 25, 2011

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
HCSO

August 5, 2009

R.I.P. Trooper Owens.

A Soldier

January 29, 2008

"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

December 3, 2007

Tommie,
I was not yet in Law Enforcement when your tragic accident happened, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I am 2nd generation Law Enforcement, and my father was friends with you is how I knew you. Rest in peace, my Trooper in Blue and Gray, rest in peace.
Linda Fowler
XP55, MS HWY PATROL, Troop G

Linda Fowler
XP55*MS HWY PATROL< TROOP G

April 14, 2007

Salt and Pepper is what we used to call you. You and Tommie who we used to call Pandabear without him knowing. It doesn't seem as though its been almost 21 years. How quickly are we to forget how time has gone by. Life threw a fast food drive threw window seemed so simple. I was only a young girl, but i still remember. I know that you have been watching over your family, because they are doing fine. I have kept up with them. God Bless You rest in Peace.

February 28, 2007