Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Owens, you are not forgotten. May you rest in peace in Heaven.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

March 6, 2024

May God continue to bless you in Heaven, Officer Owens. You are not forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

March 1, 2023

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Owens

Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

March 1, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Derek Wayne Owens of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 53 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

March 1, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Derek Wayne Owens of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 51 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 1, 2021

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven.

Kenneth Collins
Police Officer

March 1, 2021

A perfect example of the inherent dangers police face on what many times is a seemingly "routine" or minor call. Officer Owens, thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

July 22, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

March 1, 2020

In November 2008 one of the suspects was convicted of murder and sentenced to life without parole.

If so, why was he free to kill again?

This officer lost his life because our system failed, again.

Clark E. Dahl, Former Minnesota LEO.
Pennington County Sheriff and Moorhead MN Police Department

March 1, 2020

Always made me laugh and smile.
Knucklehead.

I love you brother.

Michael Baker
Cleveland Police

February 29, 2020

What a shame. They were out doing their job and this scumbag pulls a gun. For what? God bless you Derek and your family!

BC William Graham
Cleveland Fire

February 29, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Owens.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Derek Wayne Owens of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 48 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

March 1, 2019

To the Owens Family...
Our prayers and thoughts are with you today...God bless all of you.. Derek will always be with all of ..

Michelle Smith

March 2, 2018

Derek,
They say the legacy a person leaves behind is told by the lives one touches. You, my friend, touched thousands in remarkable ways. My memories of you always involved endless jokes and laughter, I am so grateful to have known you as long as I did. We all miss and love you, my Homie

Monica Leeth
Univ of Toledo and family friend

March 1, 2018

Derek,
I know you are looking down over your family. I am sure you have been a guardian angel to your fellow officers. We miss you and will never forget the supreme sacrifice you made! Thank you to one of the funniest people I have ever known! <3

Sergeant Margery Gerbec
Cleveland Police Department

March 1, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. ❤
Robin Richards, Aunt of David J. Fahey, Jr. #2453 EOW 1/24/17

Robin Richards

March 1, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Derek Wayne Owens of the Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 47 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 1, 2018

Knowing your father I know you were a blessing to us all

James Donald, citizen

September 22, 2017

Officer Owens,

Today at the Fourth District I read the brief description posted on this page of your end of watch aloud at roll call for B platoon. I never knew you. Every day I walk by your locker and tap on it on the way to get ready for my shift just to acknowledge your presence. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your brothers and sisters at the fourth district will never forget you, your family or your sacrifice.

Sgt Stephen Beckner #9180
Cleveland Division of Police

May 15, 2016

Derek will always be remembered for his huge smile and even bigger heart. He was such an inspiration to my son. We will continually keep his wife and children in prayer.

T.Smith

May 19, 2015

I was watching a program on television just now. At the end of the program there was a statement that said "In remembrance of officer Derek Owens of the Cleveland Police Department." Until I watched this program I knew not who Derek is. I know now he is one of my brethren in the thin blue line. And now that I know your name and your story Derek you will always be with me, as are others, for the length of my days. Rest in peace and know that others continue your work for you. Thank you for everything you did while you were in this life with us. Prayers for you and your loved ones.

Officer Cerreto
Brother in the Thin Blue Line

March 28, 2015

Never Forgotten,. May God be with, and bless your family. Your Brother in Blue.

Patrol Officer John Douglas
Cleveland Police Department

March 5, 2015

May God Rest His Soul. May God watch over his family and guide them over the years.

Sgt Danny Boy Crawford (ret)
Cleveland Police Department

March 2, 2015

Never Forget. I met his wife a few months back at Conrads. Just a loving women.

Nicole W

March 1, 2015