Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Prayers are with the Owens family as you all endure the trial that is currently taking place. May you find peace and comfort both now and in the days ahead.
You will smile again. With love!

Anonymous

September 23, 2008

To a Sheepdog and a Warrior: "If you want to be a sheep, then you can be a sheep and that is okay, but you must understand the price you pay. When the wolf comes, you and your loved ones are going to die if there is not a sheepdog there to protect you. If you want to be a wolf, you can be one, but the sheepdogs are going to hunt you down and you will never have rest, safety, trust or love. But if you want to be a sheepdog and walk the warrior's path, then you must make a conscious and moral decision every day to dedicate, equip and prepare yourself to thrive in that toxic, corrosive moment when the wolf comes knocking at the door."

Written by Colonel Dave Grossman

Remember Owens Family: We sheepdogs are still here to protect you.

Lieutenant Thom Dillon
Cleveland Division of Police

August 29, 2008

Thinking of you, always! 118~

Gone too soon...

Officer Margery Gerbec
Cleveland Police

August 28, 2008

GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE OWENS FAMILY/ DEREK YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! YOUR PARENTS,WIFE,KIDS WILL ALWAYS BE LOOKED OUT FOR BY ALL OF US IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY "YOUR BROTHERS,SISTERS,FRIENDS IN BLUE" WE MUST CONTINUE OUR FIGHT AGAINST THE CRIMINAL ELEMENT IN HONOR OF YOU,JASON D. WEST/GEORGE W,BRENTAR/JOSHUA MAKTARIAN/JOHNATHAN A.J.SCHROEDER/WAYNE LEON/ROBERT CLARK/HILLARY CUDNIK/EDWARD CLAYBROOKS AND ALL THE OTHER FELLOW FALLEN OFFICERS ACROSS OHIO AND THE UNITED STATES. WE WILL CONTINUE TO STRIVE FORWARD IN THIS NEVER ENDING BATTLE WAGING A WAR ON CRIME. GOD BLESS YOU DEREK AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FALLEN BROTHER!

INVESTIGATOR QUINTERO MACK
C.H.P.D./FELLOW OFFICER

August 4, 2008

To those who loved Officer Owens, my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Derek will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Officer Owens for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of the late Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

August 3, 2008

Rest in peace.....

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

July 19, 2008

Ericka, Sydni & Chandler:

I pray that God's peace and love continue to cover you all everyday. God bless.

Anonymous

July 19, 2008

Barbara, Wayne, Ericka and children:

The city of Cleveland still mourns the loss of Officer Owens. Please know that with the scholarship funds, the memorial park scheduled to be built and all of the other wonderful recognitions that Officer Owens has received, his memory will never be forgotten.
You are in my prayers continually.
I pray that your Faith will continue to Hold you all up, and help you during this very, very difficult time in your lives.

June 28, 2008

Derek...I still think about you everyday. You are still sorely missed. Keep watching over me. I'm going to visit your site soon. Much love always.

Robin
Close Friend

June 11, 2008

Dear Ericka Owens,
You all are still in my prayers. God bless you and those beautiful children.

June 7, 2008

RIP Officer Owens. I pray your soul the lord to keep. May god watch over your family as you gave your all protecting the citizens of Cleveland.

June 6, 2008

I miss you man. I look at your picture and can see your walk and hear your laugh.

I love you man!

Margery
CPD

May 1, 2008

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE ON THOSE GOLDEN STREETS ABOVE WITH THOSE GONE ON BEFORE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

April 26, 2008

To the family of Officer Owens my heart goes out to you. There is no explanation as to why this tragic event took place. Please know our prayers are with you. I am President of our local F.O.P. lodge and will be sharing Officer Owens' tragic story during our May memorial service for our fellow fallen officers.

Lt Grove
Piqua Ohio P.D.

April 24, 2008

To the family of Officer Owens,
I think the memorial and the scholarship fund is a good way to keep your memory alive.. Rest in peace....

April 19, 2008

To the wife and children of Officer Owens:
I just wanted to let you know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for God to continue to provide you with comfort, peace, strength and healing TODAY and in the days to come.
I was very pleased to see that a memorial will be built in the inner city in Officer Owens memory along with the scholarship fund that has been created by the Cleveland city coucil. Truly God is getting the Glory out of the impact that your loved one had on the city of Cleveland. Although his passing was tragic- the legacy that he has left is truly a great blessing.
Be Encouraged in the Lord! know that Officer Owens has left his seed (children) and they are apart of his legacy. I know that they will grow up and impact this city and nation in a positive way just like their dad did.
God bless you

Miss. J. Hale
city of cleveland resident

April 16, 2008

Officer Owens, you rest in peace my friend. I salute you. My prayers are with you, your family, friends and colleagues. I Thank You for your service. You did not lose your life, you gave it in service to others. A true HERO indeed.

Those close to this HERO. please take comfort in knowing that I, along with many others across this land, grieve with you. Keep him in your heart and pass his story along. May God Bless You.

Job Well Done Officer Owens. Never Forgotten.

Jim Sweeney Civilian New Jersey
A friend to our Police Officers

April 15, 2008

God speed to you Officer Owens. My prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. We will take it from here.

Officer M King
Heavener Police Dept

April 15, 2008

Rest in peace brother. May we all train harder and be ever vigilant because of your death and the deaths of our brothers and sisters.

Sgt. Bobby Smith
Denton Texas Police Department

April 15, 2008

Isa 57:1 ¶ The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

April 14, 2008

Officer Owens your courage, honor, and bravery will never be forgotten, may your soul rest in piece, I'll meet ya at the pearly gates one day. Officer Owens 10-7.

Chris King

April 13, 2008

I retired from law enforcement after 7 years after my husband deemed it too dangerous. I look at this site every week and cry buckets for my brothers and sisters in blue. Officer Owens fought the good fight and I know the Lord took care of him. My most sincere condolences to his family.............I just said a prayer of peace and comfort for you.

Former Police Officer

April 11, 2008

GOD BE WITH YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN ALWAYS FOR THE SACRAFICE YOU GAVE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN EVER.

SENIOR POLICE OFFICER JOSEPH CHRISTIAN
CORPUS CHRISTI TX. POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 10, 2008

Officer Owens, I was in cleaveland for your showing I met a lot of your brother and sister officers while I was there, it was a very hard to see another young officer go. I can tell you were loved by all and will be sadly missed by many. I wish your family the best during this very hard time and you and your family will be in my familes prays. Robert J. Thornton Significant Oher of Officer Melissa M. Foster E.O.W. 12/04/2004

April 10, 2008

To the family of Officer Owens,

I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. The days ahead will feel very lonely at times, but please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Tamara Sutphin
Widow oF Eric Sutphin
EOW 8/21/2006

Tamara Sutphin

April 10, 2008