Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another brother falls in the line of duty. We carry on in your name, friend.


"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders
and said, "No Lord. I guess I ain't.
Because those who carry badges,
can't always be a saint."

"I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough...
and sometimes I've been violent
because the streets are awful tough."

"But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep."

"And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I wept unmanly tears."

"I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear."

"If you've a place for me here, Lord,
it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But, if you don't...I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne,
where saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman
You've bore your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."

PC Amanda Sherman (Pandolfi)
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

March 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Owens. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God speed and God bless. Rest in peace.

VIPS
Alexandria Kentucky Police Dept.

March 3, 2008

Sir, we all hope to serve as faithfully as you.

Patn. Soll
Olivette, Missouri, Police Department

Patrolman Andrew Soll
Olivette, Missouri, Police Department

March 3, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers.
Rest in peace Sir, you will not be forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

March 3, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Owens. May God bless your family and fellow cops.

Officer RM Taylor
US DoJ

March 3, 2008

May god bless you. My heart goes out to you, your agency, and your family at this difficult time and those to come. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, rest now your brothers and sisters will carry the watch from here.

Communications Officer
Floyd County Sheriff's Department

March 3, 2008

Someone 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 who 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 battlefield too,
Just as if he had 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.
Yep, somebody killed a policeman today
In your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on the dark city street
And he stands at each rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all
And a part of America died.
-Unknown-

A HERMAN
SON OF FALLEN OFFICER LYLE HERMAN CDC EOW 1988

March 3, 2008

Rest easy brother

Patrol Officer
Lafayette PD IN

March 3, 2008

Officer Owens you will be greatly missed;

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away".
Revelation 21 vs 4

Dispatcher Harris
CCS/CPD

March 3, 2008

Gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your service. May God bless your family, friends, co-workers & department. "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the Sons of God". Aloha.

Sergeant
Honolulu, Hawaii

March 2, 2008

May God Bless you, your family and friends during these hard times. Thank you for your service. RIP

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD

March 2, 2008

Rest in Peace P.O. Derek Owens, your wife and children shall forever be in my prayers.

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth but the righteous are bold as a lion........"

Detective
Chicago Police Department

March 2, 2008

May Officer Owens rest in eternal peace. My condolences to the family of Officer Owens, may God always keep safe.

Deputy J. N. Rodriguez
Pima County Sheriff

March 2, 2008

RIP Brother!

Patrolman William Mays Jr #428
Youngstown State University Police Department

March 2, 2008

I met Derek while he was a probation officer at the juvenile court. He left his job at the court to pursue his career at the 4th district. Derek was personable and had a great sense of humor. I recall that he spent much of his time talking with his probationers trying to stress to them the importance of making good choices. Derek was fair and honest in his work with juveniles. I am sure that he carried those traits with him in his role as a police officer. I am saddened by the events that took place over the weekend. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

H.M.
former co-worker at Juvenile Court and wife of a police officer

March 2, 2008

A job well done brother. Rest now, we will keep the watch.

Master Sergeant
illinois State Police

March 2, 2008

May God Bless The Owens family,friends and the Cleveland Police Dept. my deepest condolences Patrolman Owens REST IN PEACE YOU ARE HOME

Wife behind the badge

March 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Derek, his family, his friends, and the men and women of The Cleveland Police Department. May you Rest In Peace.

Cpl. Brian Lender #17
Mayfield Heights Police Dept.

March 2, 2008

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

Officer

March 2, 2008

Rest easy brother, we've got the watch now.

PO SR J.T. Kohlrieser #1149
Gwinnett County Police Deparment

March 2, 2008

My condolences to the family of the officer, we worked together at a nightclub... How life ends so quickly and unpredictably...

Jason Montgomery

March 2, 2008

I didn't know Office Derek Owens.But from what I have been reading he is a HERO in my book and nothing will change that my prays goes out to the Owens Family may GOD be wtih you at all time

vivianmayhew
none

March 2, 2008

When I watched the news and heard another officer had been shot, my heart sank. In the morning is when I heard he had died.
After reading these posts, along with all the newspaper articles, I know what a great man, husband, father and police officer he was.

To the family, friends and to the entire CPD, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My God watch over all of you and keep you safe.
God Bless.

Kathleen EMT-P

March 2, 2008

Our prayers go out to Officer Owens' family and friends as well as the department. Officer Owens' time served is honored and greatly appreciated. The Zone Five Police Academy respects his courage and commitment. Officer Owens will be remembered by the entire Law Enforcement family. If there is anything the Zone Five Police Academy can do please do not hesitate to ask.

Zone Five Police Academy in NYS
Recruit Session 44

March 2, 2008

God Speed my Brother in Blue.

March 2, 2008