Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You woke up thinking today just might be a normal day, but when it was all over, you departed as a hero, someone who will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and protecting the community.

Special Agent
US Secret Service

November 30, 2009

It is your time to rest brother. Watch over us . God speed.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

November 30, 2009

RIP Officer, the brutal attack upon you and your partners will not go forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, co-workers and all within the Lakewood Community for losing four heroes.

SGT Sean Ronan
Chicago P.D.

November 30, 2009

On behlf of all Missouri officer, dispatchers and the like, we extend our sincere sympathy to the families, friends and co-workers of Officer Owen. Rest in Peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

November 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, fellow officers, and friends of Officer Owen. May God's presence and Grace be in your lives.

Chaplain Ted Darling
Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Ozark, AR

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Owen!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

November 30, 2009

Final Inspection
The Policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been true?"

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

But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though 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 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've 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 officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."

-Peter Hornbach

RIP We have the watch

Just a Cop

November 30, 2009

I was wounded in action 18Nov2004 in Fallujah, IRAQ and disabled from blast and shrapnel damage. Now I had to rely on others like Officer Griswold to watch my back. Thank you for holding the "Thin Blue Line" for of us no longer able to.

SSG G
NHPD (res) US Army ret

November 30, 2009

Thank you for service. Some things in life simply do not make sense, and this tragic event is one of them. You are a hero in the eyes of your fellow brothers and sisters in blue. May you rest in peace sir. Keep watch over those of us that still hold the thin blue line. God bless your family and friends as well.

Sgt Bill Bertke
Campbell County Police, KY

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Officer Owen during this time of mouring. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

November 30, 2009

To Officer Owen's daughter may you know that your dad will forever be a HERO who we will never forget. May God be with you, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Owen's and guide you all during these dark and troubled times.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Words cannot describe the anger I feel for the four of you who were ambushed and killed by a coward. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace.

Officer S.F. Barsch
Montgomery County Police, Maryland

November 30, 2009

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Officer Ronald Owen. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Officer Owen and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

November 30, 2009

Infinite gratitude for all of your service. Infinite pursuit until this spineless, worthless coward is brought down. Infinite blessings from the Lord on all of your family and co-workers. The above are my prayers. God Bless you and Lakewood P.D.

Cpl. A. Young #112
Sansom Park Police Department, Texas

November 30, 2009

When a police officer is killed, the pain is felt by every officer of the global brotherhood of cops. I am no exeption. We wíll take that watch and we wíll keep on serving and protecting. The glory of the brothers and sisters lost shall not be blotted out.

Brigadier Eric Jansen
Rotterdam City Police Netherlands

November 30, 2009

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."

Sgt Oleson
FLPD

November 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Owen. 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 Sir.


May the daughter of Officer Owen, know that her Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Officer Owen. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in Peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace brother. We will stand beside your brother and sister officers while they pick of the pieces from this horrible cowardly act.

SGT
Lima Ohio Police Department

November 30, 2009

May angels lead you in...

God bless.

Miranda

November 30, 2009

In Washington state there are 9 Childern who lost a Mother/Father, 3 Spouces that lost their Husband/Wife, and A nation that lost 4 Heros. R.I.P. May God bless You and Your Family as well as the Thin Blue Line

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Owen, you served well. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office, FL

November 30, 2009

The senselessness of this act will shake law enforcement to it's very core. May God bless your family, friends, and fellow Lakewood Police Officers and may he bring swift judgement to whomever would do such a thing to our brother.

Lt Jerry Soesbee
USMC Police (MCAS Beaufort/MCRD Parris Island)

November 30, 2009

Officer Owen,
Your sacrafice will not be in vain. Thoughts and prayers to your co-workers and family.
Tell Officer Danny Martinez (Fort Smith,AR Police Department) and Sgt. Richard LeBow (Arkansas State Police) we miss them.

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

When I heard of this tragedy I felt the need to write. Not only was my husband ambushed and killed in the line of duty but he too was 37 yrs old and a PO for 12 yrs. His killer is still at large. Find peace in knowing that our officers are together smiling down on us even though our tears are still flowing. Don't cloud your mind with the hate and distress that humanly come natural to us for the events that occurred. I believe this was part of my Tom's journey and just as I supported him for doing what he loved to do, I will always support and pray for him for dying while doing what he loved to do. No one knows why these series of events happen, so I've learned to stop trying to figure it out. We have 5 beautiful children who miss and ache for his presence everyday but they've found so many positive things from his death that its impossible for us to be sad everyday. You too will find that happiness once you are no longer numb, don't rush it, just embrace the day you can look up and smile again...believe me, it will come. There is a lot of support out there for you. Support from families that yearn the need to belong to a group that understands the death of a police officer. Don't shut yourself off to this support, be strong and know we're in this together.

H. Wood
Wife of K-9 Off.Thomas Wood e.o.w. 10-23-06

November 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the great officers of Lakewood PD. You are honorable and will not be forgotten.

R Cowell
Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

November 30, 2009