Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

GOD Bless Mr.Owens! My family and I would like to send our deepest condelence's to his friend's and family.

March 7, 2008

I know there is nothing I could say that could really help, but I do want to sent my prayers to you and everyone who is hurt by this tragedy. A friend of mine who was an Alliance police officer died on duty a 13 years ago, and to this day, I still feel the pain. I ask the Good Lord to please help the pain to lessen up and that his children realize what an incredible person their "dad" was. God Bless You.

Tonya Emmons

March 7, 2008

MY YOU REST IN PEACE AND ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE OWENS FAMILY

usps
just a friend

March 7, 2008

Death leaves a heartache, No one can heal,
Love leaves a memory, No one can steal.

Bob Smith
citizen

March 7, 2008

Just wanted to write a few words for Officer Owens' family and friends...

Our hearts are with you, as are our prayers. You are not alone now, nor will you ever be, and Derek will be remembered!!

To Officer Owens' family... Be strong, and be strong together. There's nothing you can't face if you just hold on to each other. God is watching over you...as is Derek.

God Bless,
Beth and Kevin Cogan
Solon, Ohio

Beth Cogan
citizen

March 7, 2008

my son worked at the forth distrist many yrs. ago.my sympathy goes out to the owens family.i pray that the officers will be their for his childrens.i pray that the Lord will give mrs Owens strength to raise her childrens.

mary
my son worked with him

March 7, 2008

Knowing how important a job a police officer does is one thing but knowing the risk he or she takes each day of their lives is another. I can't tell you how badly I feel as this young man with such a young family has departed this earth. What a wonderful Officer he was and what a commitment to his city, others, and his family. My blessing to his family and friends. Bless you. Jeri C.

not an officer, a citizen
no relationship

March 7, 2008

To the family and friends of Officer Owens,

My family sends their prayers and blessings to yours during this time of sadness and sorrow. May Officer Owens's life be celebrated and his memories continue through his wife and their children, and be forever clear, forever vibrant.

Sincerely,

F. Ann Owens
and Family

March 7, 2008

Our prayers are with you and your family.God Bless You,


Brooks Family.

Wife of an Akron Police Officer

March 7, 2008

My father was a homocide detective in Youngstown for 33 years. Prior to the rank of detective, he was in the blue division on the streets of a very dangerous city. I remember the fear I felt everytime he went to work. My heart breaks for this courageous officers' wife, children,family and friends. My prayers are with you all.

Michele

March 7, 2008

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 7, 2008

I did not know Officer Owens. When I heard of his falling, I was shocked. An officer that cared so much for children and his family was gunned down. My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife, children, and fellow officers. This should not happen to men and women who are trying to protect us.

Laurel Siek

March 7, 2008

As the wife of a Police Officer I can only imagine the pain felt by Ercia. My prayers are not for Derek, ANGEL'S don't need them. But I pray for Erica and the children, for the long day's and night's that have yet to face. May God Be With You.

Oakwood P.O. Wife

March 7, 2008

Sydni & Chandler -

My heart goes out to the both of you, my two daughters are in your class at school. We pray for you every night, so know that you are in our prayers. In this difficult time, just know that you are thought of.

The Gullattas

Jackie, Cara, Erin, Leah and Dana

childrens classmate

March 7, 2008

My son and I did not know Officer Owens, but my brother is a Police Officer and I know what courage Officer Owens must have had. I admire all Police Officers, they put their own lives at risk just to protect others. They are true angels. Officer Owens gave the ultimate sacrifice and I truly admire him for that. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during their time of sorrow. And to his wife and children, You will never walk alone....

Jane and Anthony
Amherst, Ohio

Jane and Anthony
Amherst, Ohio

March 7, 2008

Dear Family (Wife, children, relatives and Police)

I send you my deepest sympathy and my prayers. I am so fed up with the senseless killings in our community. I pray that one day these young men and women will understand that guns hurt more than the person they shoot.
It is time for all us to come together and TRY to figure out how can we make this city a safer place for ALL CITIZENS.

D-Don't worry about me, for I have joined GOD in a better and safer place

E-Each one of you take this event and use it as a reminder that something has to be done to help our youths understand how guns and violence hurt others

R-Remember ME always and the lessons that I have tried to teach you all

E-Embrace all of my family, for they knew this could happen, but it will be hard for them to accept

K-Keep my family in your prayers. They will need it for the future.

Once again, My family and I send our deepest codolences for the family of OFFICER OWENS!!

Sherlyn Moore

Sherlyn Moore
community member

March 7, 2008

I was not able to pay my respects in person; however, by the magic of internet TV I was able to watch your brothers and sisters in blue honor your ultimate act of service.

The men and women of the Cleveland Police Department should be proud. All officers around this great country should be proud. Seeing officers travel from cities near and far to honor a fallen hero is an amazing sight. It is indeed a Thin Blue Line between good and evil. But do not fear, we are a STRONG, Thin Blue Line.

Rest now Officer Owens, we will hold that line in your honor. Please look down on all your brothers and sisters in blue and help guide us through our tour of duty. I'll see you in Heaven.

Officer
Michigan

March 7, 2008

Tears just stream down my face as I read these reflections. I am continuously saddened by the state of our city, country, world. This just confirms how much harder we must work to teach and protect our youth!

God Bless the Owens family. My family will be thinking and praying for all of you!

Cathy

Cathy
just a citizen of Greater Cleveland

March 7, 2008

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

Do not go gentle into that good night
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked not lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay ,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Dylan Thomas
1914-53

Stephanie Vaughan
Law Enforcement Supporter

March 7, 2008

Every now and then the Lord has to show us what an angel looks like so that some of those traits would rub of on the people it comes in contact with.Derek legacy will always continue to live through his beautiful children and family.
Derek knew he was loved and he knew how to love he will for ever live in all the hearts that knew him.God Bless him and his family and all the Officers on this earth.

Officer T.Olabisi #347
MetroHealth - associate

March 7, 2008

As a friend of Jason West CHPD EOW May 2007, I cannot begin to offer enough prayers to help in easing the pain. Watching the services today brought back so many emotions and I pray that justice will be served. To Derek's family, you will be added to my daily prayer list as I can only imagine what you are going through. Thank you for your years of service Derek, Rest in Peace.

March 7, 2008

I am very sorry to hear the circumstances of your death. I wish to express my condolences to your family, friends and co-workers. May God hold them close in his arms and offer peace and comfort in this time of great turmoil. May they find the strength to share stories of the good times and smiles you shared with them.

Rest well, warrior, your job on earth is done. Watch over us all from the golden beat above. Your brothers and sisters will walk that thin blue line in your stead. God bless.

APD LEO's wife

March 7, 2008

Thank you Officer Owens for your dedication to Cleveland. May you rest in peace!

To your Wife and Children,
We've never met, but I feel close to all of you! I am truly sorry for your loss. Not many people can say they knew a hero, you and your family can! May you feel comfort in knowing that Derek will always be an angel in your lives.
God Bless!

S.T.
UH ER Employee

March 7, 2008

My heart goes out to Derek Owens' family and friends. They are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sad that this is the first contact I have had with his family since I was in college with him and his wife at the University of Toledo. I can look back and remember his smile, his dedication to his fraternity brothers and of course, his love for Erika. You will be missed.

Best Regards,

Cortney J. Porter

Cortney J. Porter
college friend

March 7, 2008

officer derek i admire your strenght/courage you have earned your place in heaven GOD BLESS and be with your family at this time i will continue to pray for you all please keep the faith.

MS.T MOUSE
CHRISTIAN SISTER

March 7, 2008