Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I think of you daily as I continue to do the work that you love....you are a hero.

Anonymous

February 2, 2010

Wow, it is still very touchy to come and read the reflections. Tooda was so right about you here riding with her and seeing graduation day.
I am still thankful and blessed to have Tim here doing all the things I know you would except let her have a "boyfriend"...lol.
Your baby girl is not a "baby" anymore. Overall she is doing real good.
As for myself, I just received a promotion and 1/2 way through my Master's program; six more months left. Tim has been a great supported with everything we do.

Watch out for our grandaughter, Clover who went up to heaven November 25.

Get back to patrol duty.

Forever in my heart!!!

Neet

Anitra Howard Owens Wilson
Survivor

January 12, 2010

heyy dad i am jus leaving this to let you know i love you so much. and i miss you. its so sad to know that my dad/ best friend is gone. i just wish i could of had the chance to say goodbye. you are suppose to be here with me right now riding up and down the road saying picture me rolling boy picture me rolling. you are suppose to be here to see me graduate high school and go to college. but i know that you are not here in person but you are here in my spirit and in my heart. DADDY I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU!

Tooda
daughter/ best friend

October 2, 2009

Phil,
I remember the night after you were killed hearing about it on WRAL....they were telling a Wake Co. deputy had been killed, then they said your name. I looked at the TV in disbelief! I told my husband, "I went to school with him...I've known him since we were 10 years old!" I was just floored!

Know you, and Anitra, and your daughter have been in my thoughts over the past 6 years. You were always a stand-up guy, never got caught up with the wrong crowd, and always carried yourself with pride. I was very proud to learn what you had accomplished.

You may be gone, but never forgotten!
LeCarla
Class of '89
Lakewood High School

LeCarla Royal
classmate

June 2, 2009

Merry X-Mas Phil! We miss you brother.

Lt Michael Patterson
Holly Springs Police Department

December 26, 2008

Phil what's the science. I was just sitting here thinking of you my brother. I still miss you. I have your memorial magnet on my refrigerator at home. I still can't beleive that you are not here. I almost got 10 years in now bro. Well just to let you know i was thinking of you. 06 bro! Mookie.

Master Deputy D.N.Johnson
Wake SO

November 13, 2008

still a shock after five years we miss in you b plt

Sefton 835
wcso

October 4, 2008

Bud, I still can't believe you are gone. Today marks 5 years since I last saw your face. So much has taken place over these years. I know you still watch over Shontoya and I. Your baby girl has grown up and I often wonder what you would say now.

When Shon and I see a butterfly we always say there you are. You always fly by at the right time. We both know you are one of the main angels that watches over us. I still remember you saying,"Everything will be ok".

Know that memories still live in our hearts.

Love Always,
Neet

Anitra Owens Wilson
Survivor

October 2, 2008

To Deputy Phil Owens and his loved ones:

On this the fifth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Deputy Owens.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Deputy Owens gave to his community and the citizens of my home state of North Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 2, 2003.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
(Larry and I were born in Durham, N.C.)

Anonymous

October 2, 2008

Heyy dad I just wonted to tell you happy belated birthday day... Your little girl is growing up... I am now a freshman in high school... I wish you was here to see me.... I miss you so much.... And I dont wont yu to think that I have forgotten about you because I havent... You are still gonna be my hero no matter what.... I love you dad.... "DAD LOOK HERE PICTURE ME ROLLIN BOY PICTURE ME ROLLIN"

Tooda
Daughter

September 5, 2008

744, Phil
First I want to say I am sorry. It has taken too long to do this. I have tried several times to write this to you. I am not the type of person to write a reflection and have so many people read it, but I read and reread your reflections and remember the times we worked together. Most often it puts a smile on my face when I read them. It also brings me to tears. Although it was a short time that we knew each other you made a lasting impression on me and how I am as a deputy. Thank you. Thank you for all that you did for me as a training officer and friend. I am still sad and angry that I was not there for you that night. Being on the opposite side of the county was like being on the opposite side of the Earth. Thank you Phil. I miss you. God Bless You and Your Family.

Deputy B.V. Hecox 228
Friend and co-worker

June 27, 2008

Hi Bud! Well, as you know your baby turned 15 on yesterday; can you believe it.
What am I going to do in 3 years when she leave for college? She had a good birthday. One of the parents from my school had a limo to come take her and a few friends for a 40 minute ride. She was surprised and enjoyed it.

All is good with me. I am teaching now doing what you know I truly always dreamed of, have a part in the DREAMGIRLS play in April, and working on my CD. God has opened many doors for me. I am on my way to Hollywood.
Thanks for the start.

Love you!!!
Neet

Anitra Howard Owens Wilson
survivor

February 9, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 31, 2007

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Anitra Howard Owens Wilson
survivor

December 26, 2007

Phil,

Its been 4 years now. I just wanted to drop a quick line. We have not forgotten you bud.

D. Bradford w999
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

October 15, 2007

You are remembered todaya nd thank you Sir for your service.

vandenberghe
nh

October 14, 2007

Hey Uncle Phil, I know that Im late with the B-day wish, sept. 4th, but dont think that I forgot you. Were both in the same month! Just to let you know, I am doing really well for myself, I am in college, and also a minister in training. God is really doing a great work in my life! And also, I want you to know that I truley miss you, and one day soon, we will meet again!

I love you always, "big head nephew": Michael!

Michael Simmons
Nephew

September 10, 2007

Bud, remember when I would joke about you turning "35". Well, now I get full of tears knowing you would have been "38" this week. (Sept.4th)
I hope you like the flowers baby girl got you for.

Tim and I are doing great and he's still pushing me to strive for many wonderful things.
We miss and still see you flying by sometime.Shon has started the school year with a bannnnng. She and I are still tight as knot.

Love ya,
"Neet"

Anitra Owens Wilson
Survivor

September 7, 2007

hey dad jus thought i would stop bye and say dat i miss you... i still cant believe ur gone... i wish u were bck.. sorry so short luv u for eva and always



luv tooda

Tooda
Daughter

September 2, 2007

Hey Phil, I did noteven know this was here. If had of known I wold have left this sooner. It's been sometime scine I was your FTO. But I wanted to say is how much of an enjoyment it was to have you then. Now you are looking out for all of us here. I want to let you you know that little boy of mine you met years ago is noww a grown man and will be finishing high school next year. He is going to be a firefighter in Wake Forest. My youngest will be finishing up middle school next year. However we keep you pucture up on the wall near our phone where everyone who enters our home can see one of my closest and dearest friend. We Love you and We miss you and some day we will see each other again in heaven

Jake

Alderman
Investigator/Wake SO

June 21, 2007

Bud, I need you to send some special angels down here and cover your baby girl. She is growing up and things are changing. She is facing more challenges. I'm sending up some prayers and I need your help with a few things.
Love ya

Anitra Owens Wilson
Survivor

May 24, 2007

Big O it has been several years and a million changes since the night we lost you ....but i remember and Bplt still is not the same...many have moved on retired ect I think only a handfull remain of those working that night I remember I had a 10-96 to hamlet and did not get the news until i got back I still feel your loss and remember you ....735 then 835 now

sefton
wcso

May 15, 2007

Bud,

Today when I was reading my bible I came across the picture I have of you in there. It's still hard to believe that you are not here. My life with Tim is real good and I'm sometimes amazed that God has allow me to be so happy.
I think about you often. More so when things are going on with your baby girl to remind me she's getting older. I say," What would Phil think about the blue massacre, giggles over the boys, taking a driver ed class this summer, how beautiful she is, etc."
Sometimes I sit and have to say it's ok if a tear comes but then I don't allow it to fall.
Continue to watch over Shon and me. I know you are that butterfly we seem from time to time.
Baby girl was going through with her grades the first part of the year but she'd doing so much better. It was a phase.

Please tell my Grandfather I love and miss him to but I know he's ok now.

Phil, thank you so much for allowing me to be happy again. Many people don't even get one chance at true love but I've been blessed twice.

I will forever love you and keep you in my heart.

"TREDESE"
Oh yea, HARPER is getting married in May. I'm so excited for her and Davis in a minister now.

Anitra
Survivor

March 5, 2007

Uncle Phil,
I know its been a while since I've left a comment. But you know your always in my mind. I hope your life in heaven is as wonderful as I have dreamed it to be! You deserve the best. I know it may not seem like we had that close of a relationship, but I always felt a connection with you when we did see each other. You were always the "one" out of the Owens bunch to make my day. My momma (Katrease) always said we had the same shaped head. Now I see the resemblance....LOL. But always know that I love you dearly, and I will see you one day.

Love You Uncle Phil,
Michael Simmons

Michael Simmons
Nephew

December 18, 2006

Phil,

I was surfing the ODMP and I wanted to write a little something on your page. I read several of Anitra's relections and see that you have a great girl. She seems real strong willed and has really honored you. I remember getting called in to work the wreck. McCormack and I ecscorted your vehicle down to Price's Garage 10-33. After that me and Eddie went to the hospital to see you. I will never forget that as long as I live. It was hard to see that. I never once got to say hello to you or even see you since we wroked opposite schedules. I know you are up there watching over the rest of us. I know that Anitra and Tim will take good care of the family down here.

Deputy Sheriff David Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

December 10, 2006