Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family, friends, and co workers of Officer Owens;
Our hearts broke as the news conveyed your terrible grief. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you begin this difficult journey.

Personally, my son was killed on October 9, 2003 in the line of duty. I know your grief.

May God be with you.

Mary Fisher
Midland Co. Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy Alumni

December 2, 2009

R.I.P., Ronnie.

Trooper
Washington State Patrol

December 2, 2009

May you rest in peace. Your daughter will never be forgotten . God bless you and your brother officers.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 2, 2009

As we mourn your deaths God and the saints are piping four heroes aboard. "Well done, good and faithful servants". You shall never be forgotten.
We pray for your families, assist them as we do, and wish them fair winds and following seas.

My soul hurts for you.

Patrick Knowles, PO2 (veteran)
United States Coast Guard

December 2, 2009

Ofc. Owens,

Thank you for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and department.

God Bless.

Lt. K. Winslow
Springfield, IL Police Dept

December 2, 2009

It is with a heavy heart we offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Ronald Owens. He will be missed, he will be mourned, and he will be remembered. Rest in peace Officer Owens, we’ll take it from here.

Elk Grove Village FOP Lodge #35
Elk Grove Village, IL PD

December 2, 2009

My heart aches for your loss You have my thoughts and prayers

Marjorie Harron
wife and mother of Phil Police officers

December 2, 2009

I am very sorry to the friends and family,Co-workers My heart aches with you. May god always have your back. Thank you for being who you are a fellow officer.

Paul Shaffer/1411

Police Officer
Doolittle Police Department

December 2, 2009

Rest easy blue warrior, your shift is done.

Thank you for your service, courage, bravery, dedication and sacrifice. Your brothers and sisters in blue and family will carry on, tho with heavy hearts and the citizens of Lakewood, current and past, will remember you, forever.

I might have met you, I might not. But I know that my family that still reside in the area were lucky to have such a warrior in their midst.

Brian
a a past Lakewood resident and brother officer

December 2, 2009

My first recollections of Ronnie are out at the State Patrol Academy, and just how RED his face could get during our physical welcome new recruits induction. I suppose we all kinda look that way.

Ron was a kind warm person, always friendly with his peers. A man who had a reassuring calming presence, yet was still all pro and able to flip the switch and get tough. His departure from the Patrol to Lakewood was our loss and in my mind he will forever always be a Trooper.

God Bless his family and love ones. GLA

Gerald L. Ames
TRP WSP

December 2, 2009

Myself and my family offer the deepest sympathy to the fallen officers and their family and friends. This was a senseless tragedy. Swift justice prevailed by another fellow officer. To the officers families try to remember all the lives they touched while on watch and off. They are in the Lord's arms now still watching over all. Try to remember you are all members of the largest family in the world and we are all feeling your sorrow.

To the families and friends: May the Lord Bless You and watch over you now and forever.

Detective Bill Humphrey
Retired

December 2, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother. You will be missed. God bless your Family and Agency.

Cpl. E. Raffety
Baton Rouge PD, Baton Rouge, La

December 2, 2009

Rest in peace. You and your partners are true Heros and God loves you. My thoughts goes out to your family and fellow officers

Officer Peter Vanetie
Politie Haarlemmermeer (The Netherlands)

December 2, 2009

Three Years Ago we lost one of our beloved Deputies to tragedy, as I hear the news I pray for your families and friends. It takes a special breed to do the job and a special family to support it. May God look over you and your family and guide you to move mountains and change lives, I will pray for you all. If your family needs any thing please just ask.
LT. Al Wright

Lt. Al Wright
New Boston Fire Dept. New Boston TX

December 2, 2009

Officer Ronald Owens

Go rest in peace brother, for your job here is done.
May god rest your soul, bless all your loved ones and fellow officers.

"Hero's in Life, Not Death"
Ontario Police Memorial

D/C Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police

December 2, 2009

God bless you Officer Owens. Prayers sent for your family, friends, and co-workers.

Chris Walley

December 2, 2009

RIP You made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and take care of you family. Not even safe anymore during downtime

Ofc Dennis Hernandez #3077
Margate PD Broward County FL

December 2, 2009

On behalf of the Palos Park, Illinois Police Department we extend our sincere thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Officer Ronald Owens. We mourn his loss with our fellow brothers and sisters of the Lakewood Police Department.

Rest in peace Officer Owens.

Village of Palos Park Police Department
Palos Park, Illinois

December 2, 2009

"We Remember the Officers"
We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.

We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.

We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.
By Brad Miller

LEO Wife
Radford University Police, VA

December 2, 2009

My sincerest sympathy to the family of Ofc. Ronald Owens and the entire Lakewood PD. Please know that your brothers and sisters across the country are grieving your loss with you. May God Bless you with his comfort and peace.

Officer, Phoenix Arizona
Phoenix Police Department

December 2, 2009

"REST IN PEACE"
"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 of us 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 awfully 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'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."

Author Unknown

Anonymous

December 2, 2009

R.I.P.

Sergeant
NYPD

December 2, 2009

Rest in Peace brother, we will continue the watch.

Policeman
Brother in Blue, Phoenix Police

December 2, 2009

Officer Ronald Owens

Thank you for all the years you dedicated your life to protect others from the evil that took you from your loved ones. I hope time can heal your friends, colleagues and loved ones. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Brown Field, California, USBP

SBPA
USBP

December 2, 2009

Officer Owens,

Our hearts grieve alongside your loved ones and fellow officers. May they find comfort and strength in their faith and lean on those of us who have walked in their shoes. We thank God justice was swift and eternal. You are a true American Hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

"When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever." Proverbs 10:25


Respectfully and lovingly,
Proud Wife of Fallen Officer Rob Targosz E.O.W. 4/30/06

Brigitte Targosz

December 2, 2009