Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Owens.

Dan Losteiner
Cleveland Fire Department

March 1, 2008

Rest in peace brother and may God bless your family. You will never be forgotten.

Detective Lawrence P. Saiz
San Antonio Police Department

March 1, 2008

another tragedy that takes me back to my friend and your coworker aj was murdered. news of your death makes me think of the short times that we share with all of our friends, be they police officers or civilians. days like this make others hug their spouses a little tighter and tickle their kids a little longer. your death will make others think of these things. good luck to your widow and your children. the city of cleveland has lost another true hero.

cleveland citizen

March 1, 2008

Officer Owens,

You are a true hero. Your bravery will always be remembered.

police officer
Springfield Police (Union County) NJ

March 1, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother-in-Arms. God be with you and your family.

Patrolman Charles Canham #221
Biloxi PD

March 1, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Owens, Gone but never forgotten! Godspeed!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

March 1, 2008

REST IN PEACE OFFICE OWENS. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO

DEP M ALLEN
KENT COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. MI

March 1, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother. Know that the one's responsible for your untimely departure are in custody and will pay. Watch over your fellow officers from above. My condolences to your family and the Cleveland PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

March 1, 2008

Another Officer has fallen, Lord, You must have had a very special reason for needing him now, which is unknown to us. Officer Owens is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Officer Owens, and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, for he is special and you now have another fine Officer.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond, VA. DSS Fraud Unit

March 1, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

March 1, 2008

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THOSE WHO MOURN THE DEATH OF OFFICER OWENS. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU DURING THIS SAD TIME IN YOUR LIVES. TO MY FALLEN BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 1, 2008

Officer Derek Owens, You took an oath to protect and serve. This is one of the only jobs that involves possibly giving the ultimate sacrifice. May your friends, co-workers and loved ones find peace in knowing that you were performing a noble duty. Rest in peace brother, we have fot it from here.

Detective Michael J. Saxe Retired/Disabled
Co-worker Survivor 9/11/2001

Detective Michael J. Saxe Retired/Disabl
NYPD

March 1, 2008

To The Owens Family, it is a sad day for all, my prayers go out to everyone that had the pleasure of knowing Derek, that wonderful smile and all around great personality. He will be missed. Doing a job that most would never ever consider. It takes a very special person to protect and serve.

It was a pleasure to have made Derek’s acquaintance and his watch was not in vain. May you rest in peace Officer Owens.

Sonya P. Collins

March 1, 2008

Rest in Peace.
A Hero died today. No matter how many times it happens it never gets any easier to deal with the untimely death of a public servant .

P.O. J. Sullivan....Ret.
Chicago Police Dept

March 1, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother. My sincere sympathy to your wife and children.

Lt. Chris Stanfield
Watch Commander

March 1, 2008

Officer Owens was a true Cleveland Police Officer who only wanted to do his job. He honors his Department and the City of Cleveland with his brave actions. We will always keep you in our hearts. True heroes never die, they live for eternity. You were a brave brother who gave his life for the citizens of Cleveland. Your name will forever be spoken with heartfelt thoughts, love and admiration. You deserve heaven. Rest in peace my brother, rest in peace.

Terry
CPD Regired

March 1, 2008

May God Bless You and Hold You in his arms. Please watch over all of us during this tragic time. Please watch over your fellow Brothers in Blue!!! Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Bergen
Avon Police Department

March 1, 2008

My heart goes out to the family of Derek Owens. The Lord will always give you what you need when you need it. Derek will be missed but never forgotten.

Cynthia B.
member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

March 1, 2008

I know that Angels have carried you high into the heavens above, where as you are safely in the loving arms of God. I pray that God Comfort you wife, children, family, friends, and entire department as they go through your tragic loss. You will not be forgotten and always honored for your service to the community and mankind.God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

March 1, 2008

My sincere condolences are extended to the family, friends and the Cleveland Police Department for their loss of Officer Derek Owens.
May he rest in eternal peace!

Sgt. Steve Redding
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

March 1, 2008

Judgment Day for a Police Officer

.....Author Unknown

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 of us who carry badges
Can't always be a Saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my work was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep,
I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've 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 the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

Retired

March 1, 2008

Derek, I know you are in a better place and have reunited with your best friend...it still doesn't lessen the pain. I sit here and can't believe you are gone and am numbed at the thought. I then remember that you are still with us. You will be sorely missed by all that you touched. My prayers are with your wife and your children who will carry on your legacy. Rest in Paradise. Love always.

Robin Johnson
Friend

March 1, 2008

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS AND SORROW THAT I EXTEND BY DEEPEST SUMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, POLICE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CITIZENS OF CLEVELAND. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION, LET ALONE THE SACRIFICE YOU HAVE MADE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 1, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective III
LAPD

March 1, 2008

I want to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Officer Owens. Our prayers from the City of Monroe, Georgia Police Department are with you all. While we did not have the privilege to know Officer Owens our hearts are saddened by the news.

Ofc. J Drossman
City of Monroe Police Department
K-9 / Narcotics Division

K9 OFC. J. DROSSMAN
MONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT-GEORGIA

March 1, 2008