Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE MY FELLOW BROTHER.

OFFICER G.MOWEN
BLANCHESTER POLICE DEPT.

March 4, 2008

I remember Derek from school. He and I, Jennifer Bell (maiden name) went to Canturbury Elementary & Wiley Junior High School together. Derek and my sister, Janet, were classmates. When I saw the news this morning, I was really sadden to hear that his watch is over. My husband and I are praying for all those he has left behind. We send our condolences to his wife and children,

God Bless You!
Pastor Wilson, Wife, and Family

March 4, 2008

REST IN PEACE MY FELLOW BROTHER.

OFFICER G.MOWEN
BLANCHESTER POLICE DEPT.

March 4, 2008

Officer Owen's wife, two children and department are in my prayers and have my deepest sympathies.

Chaplain
Arkansas White County Sheriff's Department

March 4, 2008

rest in pease you were a good officer and friend to my mom

chris
close friend

March 4, 2008

Be at Peace. We will honor you in May in London, my friend. My thoughts and prayers for your family and fellow officers.

Off. M.J. McRill #180
Sidney Police (OH)

March 4, 2008

REST IN PEACE~
Lord, I ask for courage to face and conquer my own fears. Courage that will take me where others will not dare. And through it all Lord, be by my side and let me feel Your presence as my ever living guide.

SGT. MESHIA THOMAS

March 4, 2008

You served with the greatest honor and bravery. I am proud to have been allowed to work with you. I can't imagine the pain and loss faced by your beautiful children and wife. I hope you know we're there for them Derek.
On Friday we'll lay your earthly remains in the ground. You weren't Irish, but there will be bagpipes playing anyway. I hope you like that; it's tradition. When you hear the 21 gun salute, know that you earned it Derek. On Friday morning, grown men will cry. Brave men with guns and badges and broken hearts. We will cry. Then Friday afternoon, we'll make you proud!

Lt. Michael Dodge
Derek's past supervisor

March 4, 2008

The ultimate devotion to your duty will forever inspire all within our profession. May He who does all things well welcome you into His arms, where you shall find rest unto your soul. Rest in eternal peace.

Deputy Chief Dave Laveck
Elwood, IL Police Department

March 4, 2008

God Bless Ofc.Owens family, friends & the PD during this difficult time.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

March 4, 2008

May God bless your wife with strength and may your family and co workers experience peace with your passing and the capture of those at fault. My sympathy to all.

Cpl. M. Griffith, Inv.
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

March 4, 2008

Your life & Legacy will always be celebrated! You did a fine job - now you may rest in the heavens above and help your fellow brothers and sisters. God Bless you my friend

March 4, 2008

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED, BUT HOW HE LIVED, THAT MAKES HIM A HERO" Thank You, Officer Owens, for protecting US. Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CITIZEN

March 4, 2008

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Owens. RIP and Thank you for your service.

mjw643

March 4, 2008

Our deepest condolences to the family of officer Owens and to the 4th.

Sgt. Alfather
Summit Metro Parks

March 3, 2008

Rest in peace Brother Derek, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

March 3, 2008

I didn't know you Derek, but we both fought the same fight everyday. RIP brother, your family is in my prayers...

Investigator Michael Register
Lakewood PD

March 3, 2008

May god bless you, your family and the Cleveland Police Department - Rest In Peace Brother -

Weathersfield Twp. Police Dept. Ohio

March 3, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept

March 3, 2008

On behalf of the Tampa Police Department, we send our deepest condolences. As former officers from Ohio, (Shaker Heights and Lucas County)this loss is close to home.

To the family, your husband, father, and friend will be with you always and he will continue to look out for you from above. God Bless you and the members of the Cleveland Police Department.

Officer Jesse Madsen
Officer Shane Gadoury

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department

March 3, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow 9-24-1976

March 3, 2008

Thank-you for your service to the community. Rest in peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

March 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family,friends and co-workers of Officer Derek Owens. May God give all of you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

L/Cpl J.E.Kimbrell
South Carolina Highway Patrol

March 3, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND HARD WORK 4TH IS NOT AND EASY JOB GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF A GREAT LOSS.

PAULA SQUARE

March 3, 2008

Officer Owens, I have had the pleasure of seeing you from time to time, while you were out on patrol in your area. I do not think that many peole realize the dager of our job. To die the way that you did was sad and tragic. When we take the test and get sworn in as police officers, you never want to imagine that we may some day have to pay the ultimate sacrafice as you did on March 1, 2008. But we still put our uniforms on and continue to work the streets in our area.

I hope that you will keep watch over the rest of us in blue, as we will take care of your family.

Rest in peace and good speed

March 3, 2008