Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

the wish of every cop whos ever walked a beat...to stop seein the bad...to only witness the good in mankind...has finally been given to these four members of law enforcement...as they now patrol the streets of heaven...where only respect and kindness fall on them now...where the words "thank you" are common-place rather than words so rarely heard...
to these four fallen members of the Lakewood PD i say to u that youve spent your time serving the citizens...well its now time to kick back in a place where pain...deciet...disrespect...and hate can no longer touch you...may you rest in peace and watch over your family...friends...and coworkers from above
my deepest sympathies go out to the everyone who is now grieving the loss of these people
you will never be forgotten
sgt r.g.

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department

November 30, 2009

Many loving thoughts and prayers go out to all those who love and miss you....especially to your family in blue during this time of horrific tragedy. Let them feel your constant presence and see the difference that you made in the quest for good to conquer evil.

Greater Love hath No man than to lay down his life for his friends......HEROES LIVE FOREVER

Meridith Jensen
CSPD Comm Ctr

November 30, 2009

Officer Owen, you have served your city and community with honor and dignity it is now your time to rest, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Owen you all are in our thoughts and prayers, there are no words that can express the pain that you are going through but the police family will be there. To the men and women of the Lakewood Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. God Speed Brother

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

November 30, 2009

May God bless and keep you, as you have returned to his rest. A rest earned. May God bless your families and department. Thank you Brother for making the ultimate sacrifice for us all.

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Thank you Officer Owen for your service, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Deepest condolences to your family, friends and the Lakewood police Service. Rest easy brother.

Cst. Adams
Vancouver P.D

November 30, 2009

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER IN BLUE

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

For Lakewood PD, a quote from the "Bixby Letter" written by President Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 21, 1864.

"..... I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln"

Officer M. Reuss
Eagan Police Department MN

November 30, 2009

God Speed to you Sir, Thank you for your service. It is now time for you to rest. Your beat is now part of Heaven's streets.

Sara
Police wife from Indiana

November 30, 2009

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Ronald Owen, and the Lakewood P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Owen, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace brother. Thank you for your service.

LEO
CT

November 30, 2009

We are absolutely devastated at the senseless loss of Ronald and his co-workers. He will remain in our prayers along with his family, friends, and department members.

God bless.

Ptlm. P. K. Harding (Ret.)
Binghamton (NY) PD

November 30, 2009

God Bless You and Your Family.

Deputy Sheriff Dean A. Mirra
Broward Sheriff's Office / Florida

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the LPD during this difficult and tragic time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace. My prayers to your family and friends.
Let your death not be forgotten as we join together make our country a better place to live so that what happened to you will never happen again.

Let's all pray for these officers as they are our fellow citizens also and they have families like we all have families and friends and private lives when not at work.

A Citizen

November 30, 2009

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Ronald Owen. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

November 30, 2009

Thinking and Praying for the Lakewood PD officers, and their families, as you cope through this very hard time. Thank you for your service. May the LORD grant you His Peace in extra measures today.

Casey Hale CSPD Officer's Husband
Coloraod Springs Police Dept.

November 30, 2009

This is so unbelievable! My prayers go out to the friends and family of these 4 Officers...
Never let them be forgotten.

Inv. Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

November 30, 2009

I was truly sickened to hear of this tragedy, and could not help but think of the number of times I have sat in a coffee shop with my squad. My most heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of Officer Owen, my brothers and sisters at the Lakewood Police Department, and the citizens of Lakewood. The senseless deaths of Officer Owen and his co-workers is felt across this nation, and will not go unresolved. Rest in peace, brother Owen...we have the watch from here.

Cpl. Tim Nazzaro
Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office

November 30, 2009

What a sad day in the Law Enforcement Family, when we loose 4 heros at one time. My heart goes out to each of your family members, friends and your co-workers. May you Rest in Peace God Bless you for your services.

Betty A. Bell
Former Spouse
Ptl. William B. Bell
Summerville,SC PD

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Ofc. Owen, My heart felt prayers and condolences go out to your family and fellow brothers and sisters in the State of Washington. Rest easy knowing you served valiantly and with honor. God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Cpl. J.D. Brooks
Taneytown (MD) Police Dept

November 30, 2009

My Prayers and thoughts are with the Family of Officer Owen. May God Bless you all.

Rosemary Crowley
Mother of two Police Officer (Colorado Springs Colorado)

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 30, 2009

Brutally cut down by coward and without a chance. Rest in Peace my friend. I will pray for you and your family

PC Craig Willcox
Metropolitan Police, London

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and the agency who have lost so much

Anonymous

November 30, 2009