Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Owens, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

December 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and co-workers. Thank you for your service to your community.

Wife of a Florida Deputy Sheriff

December 13, 2009

May God be with you and your family, Thank you for your faithfull service to your comunity and OUR County. You have given the absolute most someone can give in the persuit of justice and freedom. Rest In Peace knowing that your brothers and sisters in blue will continue your work....

Deputy Jaired Freeman
Josephine County Sheriffs Office, OR

December 13, 2009

"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

Correctional Officer

December 12, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

December 11, 2009

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

December 11, 2009

Officer Owens,

My son had the honor of getting to know you through your stops at his place of employment. William always talked of joining the military...that was until about six months ago. One day, he came home from work and told me that he had changed his mind...that he wanted to go back to school, take criminal justice, and become a "cop". He had a conversation with one of Lakewood's finest, and because of that conversation, he had changed his mind. The Lakewood's finest he was referring to was you.

I want to thank you for taking the time to talk to my son and giving him the opportunity to not only know you as a police officer, someone he obviously very much respected and looked up to, but more importantly as a friend. He will carry that with him forever...and so will I!

May God's loving arms embrace your family now and always, and may you rest in peace.

Bernadette

December 11, 2009

To the family/friends and co-workers of Officer Ronald Owens: I wish I had some magic words to take away even a fraction of your pain. This is a tragedy known by and which has affected every Police Officer and Corrections Officer in the country. All I can do is to remember Officer Owens and pray for all of you who are grieving.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

December 10, 2009

May your spirit live forever brother. Thank you for your service and the sacrifice you made. Rest in peace. God bless the family members that read this.

Patrolman
Richmond Police Department (Richmond Virginia)

December 10, 2009

You made the ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and co-workers. You will not be forgoten. Rest in peace now, Una Stamus.

DEPUTY KYLE A BURTON
MILLE LACS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MINNESOTA

December 10, 2009

May god be with your family as the nation is praying for all of them

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forsyth co so

December 10, 2009

RIP brother...thank you for your service.

Cpl. Roger Bell
Gwinnett County Police Dept., GA

December 10, 2009

Four Officers in one sitting, My prayers are with you and yours. I would also like to thank all officers of the law for their service and dedication to their jobs. God Bless you all.

Marion Cain
Seattle area Truck Driver

December 9, 2009

On behalf of the Florida Highway Patrol, our prayers are with you and your family. May you Rest in Peace Friend.

Corporal Dennis K. Roberts, Jr.
Florida Highway Patrol

December 9, 2009

Four very brave and courageous officers have given their lives for their community. They are true heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. I hope the community will show its outrage, as well as appreciation for the sacrifice they made. My deepest sympathies and prayers to the family, friends and brother/sister officers of Officers Griswold, Richards, Owens and Renninger. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you and your family. AC

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

December 9, 2009

You and your family are in my thoughts and will be for a long, long time.

Anonymous

December 9, 2009

YOU ARE MY HERO!

Officer Jason Lennig
Gwinnett County Police

December 8, 2009

God bless these good souls. r.i.p.

N/A

December 8, 2009

Our family would like to send our deepest sympathies to the family of Officer Owens. God keep you at this time of loss, please know that your hero loved one will not be forgotten!
The Queen family
Arlington, WA.

Linda Queen
Citizen of state of WA.

December 8, 2009

Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Deputy Sheriff Eric M. White
King County Sheriff's Office

December 8, 2009

Ronnie,
You will be truly missed. I know that we have not been in Contact since high school but I want your family to know that my prayers are with your daughter and family. I truly thought of you as a great friend during our High School years and as all the people say outstanding things about you as you grew up into a outstanding father and role model for our community you were the same way as a kid. It was just in you and as you leave us all behind you have made such an impact on many people that will always be remembered.

Thanks for everything you have given to all of those you have come in contact with..

Wayne Miller

Anonymous

December 8, 2009

My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.

The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.

Anonymous

December 7, 2009

Dear Officer Owens, your daughter, and family,
Although words can not begin to ease the sorrow of your loss....please know that you are all in the prayers of so many of us that care for you and your family left behind. "...Thy merciful kindness be my comfort..." Psalm 119:76
Our daughter is the same age as your girl and we are praying for her and your family. God bless. We are all heartbroken with you.

Ret. Police and Corrections Officer
Wife of KCSO deputy

December 7, 2009

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just 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 shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment 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"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

December 7, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to your family and especially to your daughter. I pray you are at peace and know that LPD will embrace your loved ones as their own.

Laurie Lowery
former co-worker

December 7, 2009