Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Phil

How strange it is to know that I spoke to you all the time but our eyes never met. Our co workers, your friends and family speak so highly of you. I wish I would have had a chance to meet you face to face. You walk a heavenly beat now, in a better place. I know you'll be watching over us. My deepest sympathy to every persons life you touched. Thank you dear guardian, for all you gave us. Rest in peace now. Your brothers and sisters will take it from here.

Joy VanDruff Telecommunicator I
Wake County SO

November 10, 2003

To the Family of Phil Owens:

I went to college with Phil and what I remember the most about him in Goold Hall in 1990 was his sincerity, positive attitude and being supportive of everyone in his reach. As the oldest person in the dorm, I looked to Phil in admiration for his maturity. I lost track of Phil after graduation but I kept up with his achievements through Deputy D. N. Johnson from the Wake County Sheriff's Dept, who's like a brother to me.

In this time of change , I pray that you will stay strong and remember the life that Phil led. He was a great provider on all fronts and the Lord will bless you in some fashion by his time spent on Earth and experiences with him. We as people don't always understand why certain things happen to good people but it is not for us to judge. I hope and pray that you will continue to be strong and live life as Phil would have wanted you to. Be blessed and God bless everyone.

Anthony D. Brown of Dallas,TX and college friend of Phil

October 29, 2003

To: The Man whom made my life complete. You told me that I needed to toughen; Guess what I have gotten stronger. I can't thank you enough for all you done for me over the years. The past 10 months were so special. I will still celebrate our 1st anniversary and the ones after. I miss and love you so much but I know we'll meet again someday. Don't eat all the food up at "HEAVENS LOBSTER AND OLIVE GARDEN" save some for me. The chicken you cooked the last day was wonderful. Shon got her braces today and they look so cute. She made the honor and I know you are so proud. Although you are not here physical I feel your sweet spirit daily. I promise to still graduate for you. I love you baby!!!

Your Loving Wife Anitra Howard-Owens

October 22, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
SEND OUT CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
ARE WITH DEPUTY OWENS, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

October 19, 2003

Matthew 5:9 Deputy Owens rest in peace brother. God bless your family.

Deputy J. McLamb
Wake County Sheriffs Office

October 19, 2003

Thank you for your service to community and county Deputy Owens. May God grant your family closure and a comforting peace. Good luck in your new job patroling the streets of heaven under God's command. Good night sir.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

October 16, 2003

We are truly saddened at Phil's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

October 15, 2003

Hello Phil,
We all miss you a great deal.I just want to thank you for introducing me to your family.I really have found a true friend and I'm honored to be in their life.I will make a promise to you that I will be there for them as you were there for me.Until we meet again, I love You
Dee Wright -Davis

Friend-Dee Wright

October 14, 2003

My heartfelt prayers are with Deputy Owens' loved ones, both in and out of uniform. Words are worthless to express your sorrow, I hope that the love expressed by others to you will transcend them. I did not know either Deputy but once, when I was 17, Wake Co Deputies responded to my home when my sister was mauled by a pittbull. Based on the testimonials I've read, I'm certain Deputy Owens upheld the professionalism I saw then. We have to go out. . .we don't have to come back. Its not just a cute saying, it really is how it is. Deputy Owens knew this and still went out on patrol. . . and that, my friends, is the difference.

PO1 E M Pendleton
Charlottesville, Va Police

October 11, 2003

My heart goes out to the family members and friends. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Police Officer Joe Smith
Kansas City, Mo Police Department

October 11, 2003

My deepest condolence to the family and friends of Deputy Owens. Holding the line has such a great cost, but you will be remembered brother.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

October 10, 2003

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER FOR GOD HAD A PLAN FOR YOU ON THAT MORNING. DON'T WORRY ABOUT YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR DEPARTMENT HE TOO IS WATCHING OVER THEM. FOR THE FAMILY DO NOT WORRY ABOUT PHIL FOR HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE FOR GOD MAKES NO WRONG MOVES AND THAT PLAN FOR PHIL ONLY HE AND GOD KNOWS WHAT IT WAS. I SAY AGAIN GOD WILL TAKE OF YOU AND REMEMBER PHIL IS NOT GONE FOR THE MEMORIES THAT HE LEFT WITH YOU ALL WILL LAST A LIFETIME.

CPL. R.L. WILLIAMS,JR.
ROCKY MOUNT,NC.

October 9, 2003

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

October 9, 2003

I'm so sad to have lost a dear friend. Phil I will always cherish July 4, 2003, when my daughters prepared lunch for us. You and Denning seem to be competing on who could eat the most shrimp. OOH how you enjoyed that lunch!

We will handle it from here brother. Till we meet again.

DEPUTY D.N. HARPER, B712
WCSO

October 9, 2003

Deputy Owens
I never officially met you, but I remember seeing you around the courthouse. I attended your funeral, and was touched by the amount of pride everyone had in you. I was impressed by your fellow Deputies Robert Davis and Sharron Bass for having the fortitude to sing and preach in your honor. It was also obvious how much your family was mourning your passing. I only wish them comfort in the future in knowing you are in a better place. Thank You for looking down on us, and I feel comfort knowing we have another fine Law Enforcement Officer looking down on us from Heaven.

Cpl. W.S. Rolfe
Raleigh Police

October 9, 2003

Phil,
It seems like yesterday that we were in the academy together. Im still in a state of shock that you aren't still with us. You were an amazing guy and a great cop. I miss ya man.

First Class Deputy
Wake County Sheriff's Office

October 8, 2003

My Brother,
It has been my pleasure to have Patroled with you for almost five years,holding down Southern and Western Wake County.I not only loved you as Law Officer,but you were one of my dearest and closest friends.God sent you by to see me three hours before your death,and thats something i will always cherish until the day he calls me home to be with you.We had so much more work to do together with both of our families,but God has a greater work for you on high.You knew what we meant to each other and it was a bond that could never be tried or denied.I love you my brother and i miss you.May God forever rest your soul,because your work here is done.Dont worry about Anitra&Shontoya,God is going to watch over them and keep them in his care.Be easy Big "O" and dont be up there looking for all of the Dallas Cowboy fans in Heaven!!!!!!! Love Ya....R D Davis

Deputy R D Davis
Wake County Sheriff's Office

October 8, 2003

YOU NOW PATROL ANOTHER BEAT DEP.OWENS,YOUR TIME OF PROTECTING OTHERS HAS ENDED,BUT YOUR NEVER ENDING REWARD HAS JUST BEGUN MY BROTHER.MAY YOU LOOK DOWN ON US ALL AS WE TAKE OVER WHERE YOU LEFT OFF. THANK YOU BROTHER FOR SUCH A GREAT EXAMPLE TO YOUR DEPARTMENT

K-9 UNIT C.W.HOLLEY#282
CITY OF LOWELL POLICE N.C.

October 8, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who faithfully "serve and protect" the University of North Carolina at Asheville, the UNCA Police and Public Safety Department sends all of our thoughts and prayers to Deputy Sheriff Phil Owen's family, friends, and co-workers, as well as our brothers and sisters of the Wake County Sheriff's Office. God Bless.


Go walk the beat of heaven’s street
Walk with the fallen “angels of blue”,
Honored to keep watch with St. Michael at wing
protecting our "love, and faith, and truth."

vh#106

Officer V.Harris, Investigator
UNCA Police and Public Safety Dept.

October 8, 2003

Philly Phil, Bro I can't believe you are not here in the physical. Phil I will always remember the day we were at St. Augustine's College in Goold Hall, and I was home sick. You were the only one in the dorm with a car. You were going to Crabtree Mall and you said Philly you want to ride, and I said yeah!! We cloned around at the mall and got something to eat. I bought that LLCoolJ tape and we bumped it all the way back to campus in that little silver Ford Festiva. I was so homesick and you talked me out of transfering back home. Brother I will never forget that. Then upon graduating we both became brothers of ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. I lost track of you for a short while, and then we reunited when I got on with the Department. You were one of my FTO's. I will never forget the advise that you gave, and it still holds true to this day. I will take that with me forever. Philly Phil when I was not myself you always said the right thing and that would help me to regroup. Bro I dont know what happened in the early morning hours on 10/2/03. But I know that GOD called you home. Bro watch over me in heaven and Im gonna ride for you on earth. I'll catch you at the cross-roads Bro....06 Mookie B733

Deputy DNJohnson
Wake S.O.

October 8, 2003

PHIL,
To imagine how wonderful a person must truly be to make such an impression on everyone he met. I knew you for a brief 19 months but the pain feels like I lost a life-long friend. To your wife, daughter, and family I share in your grief. To your closest friends, I wish that there had been enough time to bond as you did. Phil, the COOL POINTS I lost, you gave them back to me the last time we talked. Thanks for your encouragement.

ALFREDA/TELECOMMUNICATOR
WAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

October 7, 2003

My family and I mourn your loss. Our home and our services are here for you now and in the future. The National Police Officer Memorial is minutes from our home in Loudoun County Virginia. I am an Honor Guard member in my department and I want to help your agency and your families in any way that I can. You are in our prayers and our thoughts. Please allow our family to support you and help you through these difficult times.
Most Sincerely,
PFC J.R.Johnson

Private First Class J.R.Johnson
City of Fairfax Police

October 7, 2003

Today we had to say good-bye to another fine Deputy! Deputy Owen's paid the ultimate sacrifice patroling the street's to insure the safety of the citizen's in Wake County. Rest well brother for we will carry the load from here. Watch over us as we continue on. Thank-you for your hard work and dedication! 744 is 10-42!
To your wife, daughter, and entire family I don't have the word's to truly say. I can only insure you all that my prayer's and thought's are with you all in your time of grieving. Phil may have been taken from this earth but his memory will live forever in your heart's, and in the heart's of all of us from the Wake County Sheriff's Office!

R.L. CARROLL
WAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

October 7, 2003

My condolences are extended to the members of the wake Co. Sheriff's Office. Your hearts are heavy w/ another loss. Remember you have each other and all of us for you. God bless Deputy Owens, he shall not be forgotten.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

October 6, 2003

My heartfelt symapthy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Deputy Owens.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am certain that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin, blue line.

Anonymous

October 6, 2003