Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I will remember Owen for the enthusiasm he had for the Flint P.D.
When he made it into the hiring process, he had a smile that would not leave his face.
He wanted to go back and serve his community of Flint. He had a huge respect for the officers in Flint and wanted nothing more than to work side by side with them.
I know that he loved his job!
Thank God for his life and work while here with us! He made a difference.
I pray for strength and faith for his family and friends to continue on until the day that you can hold Owen again.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
XO VandenBrink
KLETC Academy Staff

XO VandenBrink
Kalamazoo Law Enforcement Training Center

August 1, 2005

O Fish the Dish....words cannot explain this worlds loss..if we could only speak with you one last time...see your smile or shake your hand..you will never be forgotten fish..we will meet again.

Rob
Flint

July 30, 2005

You were always like an older brother to me. I will always be grateful that i got to know you as well as did. Owen, you were a huge part of our family. you were an honorary Anderson. You were the only person to carry a gun 24/7 but you couldn't even take a fish off your hook when we were up north. We all love you, and you will never be forgotten.

Louis Anderson

July 30, 2005

Fish- It is still hard to believe that you have been taken from us so soon. It seems like yesterday we were still in the academy dreaming of the day we would graduate and become officers. I know how proud you were to be working in Flint the city you loved. I got a tattoo of you badge number yesterday just a little reminder of your ultimate sacrifice. I know you will be watching over all of us down here as we take over your watch. You are missed and loved Bro.

Officer Banaszak
Sturgis PD

July 30, 2005

Condolences to the Family and Owen's co-workers; commissioned and civilian. Owen's a member of "God's Finest" now.

For those of us still here, we need to appreciate each other before our time comes.

TFO-1
DEA-TF1 Dallas

July 29, 2005

To the Flint Police Department and Family, I understand your loss and feel your pain. Our department just lost one of our officers. Be strong, He shall not be forgotten!

Officer Deanna A. Schmidt
Mattawan Police

July 28, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

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odps Inv Unit

July 28, 2005

You will be missed. You were needed in another place and time.

Flint Police Dept

July 28, 2005

Officer Fisher,

I learned of your sudden death by your academy Drill Sergeant and was deeply moved. As a fellow officer and WSCC Academy Drill Instructor, I pray for you and your family. The gates of Heaven needed a special officer, and chose you. I will see you again brother. We have your shift covered. Stand tall.

Officer Kevin Skipski
Hart Police Department

July 28, 2005

Fisher,
You will be missed very much. Everytime that I spoke with you in the academy, you could not stop talking about how much you wanted to work for Flint PD. You were a great recruit and I am sure that you made a fine officer, I am deeply saddened to hear about your death. Our prayers will be with you and your family.
God Bless

Mark Van Tuyl
Fellow "Blue Dog" from the 65th

Mark Van Tuyl
65th Academy KLETC

July 27, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Flint P.D.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Bryan Laurie son of Fallen Officer
Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

July 27, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Fisher family on your loss. I know the pain and suffering you are feeling and the long road that is ahead of you. May Owen wrap his arms around all of you and comfort you. He is a True Hero and will never be forgotten.

Robert Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer, Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, Illinois

July 26, 2005

End of watch came too soon for you brother. You're a hero. Se ya, Steve

Steve Miller
PLPD Nixon NV

July 26, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU, OFFICER OWEN FOR YOUR SERVICE AND FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE YOU MADE FOR THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS , HEART, AND PRAYERS. I AM THE WIFE OF A RETIRED PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICER AND THE MOTHER OF A YOUNG PHILA. POLICE OFFICER AND KNOW ALL TO WELL THE DANGERS OUR OFFICERS FACE EVERYDAY OF THEIR LIVES. GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU REST IN PEACE RESPECTFULLY, KATHI HALLIGAN PHILADELPHIA, PA.

July 26, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Owen did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Owen be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Fisher's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his fiancee. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through these tough times, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Owen but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Owen will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all lucky to have had him be a part of your lives, even for a short time. I pray that Owen will continue to watch over us all as only he can.

Thank you Officer Fisher for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

July 25, 2005

O-We are all better people for having known and loved you. My boy, you are one of the special ones, and always have been. Your boy Pete and I keep saying how this city, and this life, just isn't seem the same without you in it. I love you, man. You are forever our friend, forever our brother, and will be forever in our hearts. I look forward to the time when I will see you again on the other side.
RIP.

George Hamo
Attorney, Flint, MI

July 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Owen's family and friends. I will miss seeing him around. He deserves every tribute paid, every honor given, and surely he is victorious now as he sits in a place where there is no pain, tears, or saddness of any kind. Someday we will be with Owen again. God truly said to Owen, as Owen stepped through Heaven's gates, "Well done, good and faithful servant... Come and share your master's happiness!" Matthew 25:21

Amy Kuchar
sister of one of Owen's best friends

July 25, 2005

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

ASST.CHIEF BILL(PUTT)LINDER
E.O.W.
10/10/04

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER POLICE DEPT. WISNER,LOUISIANA

July 24, 2005

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

RIP Officer Wilson and thank you the ultimate sacrfice that you paid, and the great job you did as a police officer in Flint,MI
Rest In Peace

Anonymous

July 23, 2005

Owen,
i haven't seen you in several years although I used to babysit you sometimes. The last time I saw you you were playing ball on Norbert st. by your Mom and Dad's house. I used to live on Norbert. I didn't live in the neighborhood anymore but I remember thinking how you were getting so big. I babysat your sister a few times too. Your Mom and Dad are such nice people and I hope they read this and realize that I am sorry for their loss. I heard only really good things about you from my niece and brother who went to the funeral home. I know your at peace.

Amy Austin

July 23, 2005

Rest in peace!! May god give strength to all your loved ones.

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Twp. Police Dept., MI.

July 23, 2005

Fisher, Thank you for your sacrifice. In the short time I got to know you there is one thing that stands out in my mind, and that is that you always called people by their first name. That might not sound like a big deal, but in this business you might know someone for years before you even know what their first name is. Not only were you a dedicated officer, but also a caring friend. You will be missed.

Ofc Mark Boudreau
Flint Police Department

July 23, 2005

As both Owen's shift supervisor and training supervisor, we had our regular training meeting the night before he died. Owen and his training group were to enter their final phase of training on July 17.

My remarks to him were how much I had enjoyed working around him and I complimented him on a great job during a recent weapon arrest. I wished him luck on his final training phase and with the rest of his career. It was not hard to see the bright future his attitude and ability was going to afford him.

Because we live in a dangerous and fallen world, Owen never got to formally complete his final training phase--but he indeed passed his final test with honor and highest marks.

Thank you Owen for your short but heartfelt service. I will see you again when "God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will exist no longer; grief, crying and pain will exist no longer, because the previous things have passed away. (Rev. 21:4)"

Rest in His grace, brother Owen. As the Master said, "Tetelestai"

Sgt. Michael Coote
Flint Police Dept.

July 22, 2005

OFC Fisher, God Bless You...

PFC Stephen J. Soule
U.S. Army Military Police

July 22, 2005

Rest in peace brother...

Police Officer
Gwinnett County Police Department, GA

July 22, 2005