Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, June 17, 2004
Reflections for Officer Carlos Winston Owen
I will never forget when I was a Magistrate at the City and put out a call for help. You were one of the first to come to my assistance #1770. I haven't forgotten nor will I ever forget you.
(Rest In Peace My Friend)
Magistrate Arthur Shores Lee
Jefferson County Alabama Magistrate
June 18, 2004
I had just finished visiting this site @ 4pm when I began to look at the news which reported this tragedy. May the three of you rest in peace. God bless the Birmingham PD and the family of Officer Carlos Owens.
Sr.Cpl Hunt
Dallas PD
June 18, 2004
Your family,and agency are in our prayers. May GOD bring justice.
Deputy Laurie Gist
Lauderdale County Sheriff Department
June 18, 2004
What a tragic day for your department as the lives of several heros are taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Owens. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.
US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA
June 18, 2004
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Patrolman
Frankfort P.D.
June 17, 2004
I AM SO HURT AND GRIEVING THAT I REALLY DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO SAY. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF THIS GREAT HERO. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
June 17, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Owens' family, friends and co-workers. I know this is a very hard time for you but we are all here to help you and lend a hand.
Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002
June 17, 2004
Another true American hero has lost his life trying to better our country. I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel like a part of me has been lost. as I consider all Law Officers brothers. May God be with the family and friends in these trying times.
Sgt. Burt Franklin
Maury Co. Tn. Sheriff Dept.
June 17, 2004
To the family and friends of this officer, I am so sorry for your loss. We all feel the pain, and loss, when one of the so fiew, that has sworn to do what we do is lost.
fto Cedric Gerald Needham
City of College Park Police Department Georgia
June 17, 2004
Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.
Godspeed to you and your family.
LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.
June 17, 2004
God will always bless you and your family. May you rest in peace, for you have fought the good fight.
DE
St. Louis City Police
June 17, 2004
My prayers go out to the familes!
Tony Harris
Louisville metro corrections
June 17, 2004
May God Be With You,And The Other Familys Involved.We Will Be Praying For You.
Sgt Roy Mullins
St.Clair County Sheriff's Office
June 17, 2004
God Bless these three fallen street soldiers. May GOD help ease the pain of this tragic event, with these officer's family ,freinds,and co-workers. I myself work in the warant division of my dept. you never know when some small petty thing can blow up into an all out fight for life. RIP
Deputy A.S. Russell
Greenville County/SC
June 17, 2004
May you rest in peace. You are a true HERO. Your family is in my prayers.
A Police Dispatcher
June 17, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Carlos Owens and the Birmingham Police Department... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Carlos... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...
God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...
Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue
Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue
June 17, 2004
My thoughts and prayers will be with your department and the families of all 3 officers killed today. God Bless.
PTL. Jeremy Benjamin
Easley Police Department
June 17, 2004
What a terrible loss Birmingham has seen today--- and it won't even compare to the loss the family is feeling. My prayers are with the family and co-workers of Officer Owens. No one can really know what you're going through, but know that there are many people grieving with you and praying you through this tragedy. Ps. 16:11
Bryce Mazur, Wife of Deputy Andrew Mazur
EOW 8/17/2003 -- Greenville County Sheriff's Office, SC
June 17, 2004
I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.
This is such a tragedy. I cannot believe this crazy world we are living in. I pray that your murderers will receive the punishment they deserve.
We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family, friends and coworkers.
These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.
...Gone, but never Forgotten....
Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood County EMS (NC)
June 17, 2004
God Bless You....HERO!!!!
June 17, 2004
It is such a tragedy for a police department to have three officers slain at the same time. What is America coming to? Our prayers go out for the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Owens. You died a true hero and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace sir.
Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
June 17, 2004
Officer Owen's family, Please accept my condolences on behalf of the Sloan family. Officer Owen's is a hero and he will be watching over you forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelly Brown
PO Nick Sloan's sister EOW 1/30/04
June 17, 2004
On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Carlos Owens' family, friends, and co-workers with the Birmingham Police Department.
Rest in peace our brother in blue. The watch is now ours.
Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department
June 17, 2004
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