Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Reflections for Sergeant Steven C. Owen
I never had the privilege of meeting Sgt Owen but I wanted to share how he inspires me. I was working for AMR Ambulance in Santa Clarita the day of the shooting. I remember watching and listening to everything on the radio. After seeing the massive response and outpouring of support I decided to learn about Sgt Owen. Everything I found showed he was a mountain of a man who lead by example in all areas of life. He is the kind of deputy I want to be on and off duty. I am now lucky enough to be in LASD academy class 429. At the end of every day when we march down to the grinder to be dismissed, we turn to face the Memorial Wall and my position lines me up right in front of his plaque. No matter how tired or sore I am I look at it and remember my goal to earn my badge and to be that kind of deputy and leader.
DST Travis Shearer
LASD
February 24, 2018
I use to work with him when I was a volunteer back in the late 90's you are the best and you will not be forgotten
Mr. Anthony Reyes
Homemaker
October 24, 2017
I ran a hero's 5k in your honor today Sir. You are not forgotten.
Det. Michele Nelson
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA
October 5, 2017
Continue to rest in peace brother.
Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)
October 5, 2017
Thank you for your service to our community sir. You are greatly missed by the lives you have impacted.
Deputy Sheriff Trainee Richard Medina
LASD
September 18, 2017
My condolences go out to the family of Sergeant Owen, I was lucky enough to get coached by one of your sons and go to high school with your daughter. I was able to see the impact you and your wife had on your children. I was getting ready to go into the weight room when I heard about the tragic news and I was in shock. The way the community supported your family was amazing and I want to be half the Deputy you were. Your a role model to the community, recruits, and other officers. Thank you for your service Sergeant Owen.
Recruit Scanlan
LASD CLASS 425 September 17, 2017
September 17, 2017
My sincere condolences go out to your family, i was not fortunate enough to meet you but heard many great stories about you. I competed in the North County Explorer Competition the first year they came out with your trophy and heard how you worked hard every single day of you career and loved what you did, i will strive to become as good of a deputy as you were.
RECRUIT SANCHEZ
LASD CLASS 425
September 17, 2017
Sir, you have inspired me to become the best Deputy that I can be; thank you for your service!
Class # 425 : Recruit Obilana
LASD
September 16, 2017
Sir,
It's a blessing to have you and your family in my life. The hard work that you instilled as a coach will always stick with me. Your legacy as a deputy will guide me through my own career. Thank you for everything you have ever taught me.
TM
LASD Class 425
TM
Glendale PD, LASD Class 425
September 16, 2017
God Bless you Sir. You were and are larger than life. You will be missed.
LASD Deputy LA County
Los Angeles County Sheriff
August 23, 2017
Sergeant Owen, I am going to be reading your name tonight at the Law Enforcement memorial tonight in Wisconsin. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace Brother, we will take it from here!
Chief Craig Yehlik
New Richmond Police Department
May 16, 2017
Rest in Peace Sergeant Owen. Thank you for your many years of service and leadership. You left such a huge impact on the Antelope Valley & the sheriff's department as a whole. Your family & LASD family miss you dearly... we have the watch from here sir & we miss you!
Recruit Antuna, Crystal
LASD Class #421
May 7, 2017
God's peace and speed Sergeant Owen. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.
P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.
December 17, 2016
Thank you for your sacrifice and may your rest in peace.
Hon. Travis Bird
Spotsylvania Commonwealth's Attorney Office
November 23, 2016
Steve, I cannot believe you're gone now, too. The adventures you, my Steve (Blair) and all of us shared while working in the streets of Lynwood will never be forgotten. Every time a friend/family member is killed in the line of duty it takes another piece of my heart and soul. It seems like just yesterday that we were all working and growing up in the streets together. My heart breaks for your family because I know how they feel..I wish somehow I could ease the pain I know they feel...Your family is in my prayers always...Any support I can offer them is always there...
Please give my Steve a hug for me and tell him I cannot wait to see him again someday as I know you both will be watching over all of us from heaven. If heaven has radio car partners, I am sure you two are riding together once again.
Dana Blair, Widow of Deputy Steve Blair
Friend
November 23, 2016
God bless you and your family sir, rest peacefully
Compton FTO 2016 Semper Fi
LASD
October 27, 2016
Rest in Peace, Sergeant Steve Owen. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.
Chief Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC
October 26, 2016
I will never forget the impact you had on my career. From the very beginning you were there, my mentor and friend. I was and still am in awe of you and all you accomplished. This still does not feel real, but I feel so blessed to have called you partner and friend. In times when the department is changing, I refuse to lose sight of what you truly believed in, what I believe in. Thank you so much for everything you did for me, our partners, and the community you served. You truly were a cut above the rest, and have left big shoes for us to fill. I can only pray that we make you proud. God bless you, and may you rest in peace.
Deputy Sheriff
LASD
October 25, 2016
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest In Peace. Amen
Civilian Julian Cardenas
Blue Family
October 25, 2016
I will never forget the impact you had on my career. From the very beginning you were there, my mentor and friend. I was and still am in awe of you and all you accomplished. This still does not feel real, but I feel so blessed to have called you partner and friend. In times when the department is changing, I refuse to lose sight of what you truly believed in, what I believe in. Thank you so much for everything you did for me, our partners, and the community you served. You truly were a cut above the rest, and have left big shoes for us to fill. I can only pray that we make you proud. God bless you, and may you rest in peace.
Deputy Sheriff
LASD
October 22, 2016
Thank you for being such a wonderful role model for your community and law enforcement officers nationwide. You will be missed by many. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.
Detective Brian Wong
San Marino Police Department
October 20, 2016
It was a beautiful showing of love and respect at your funeral. I felt blessed to be apart of it and honored to listen to your family and friends speak of you as a good man and more important a Christian . I pray for your family that God will watch over them. You are missed Frog.
Police Officer Sean Carmon
West Covina Police Department
October 20, 2016
A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County NY. Police Department
October 19, 2016
RIP Sgt, you will never be forgotten.
Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.
October 19, 2016
We miss you Sarge. Rest well in Paradise.
LET Florence Hobson
Los Angeles County Sheriff, Lancaster Station
October 19, 2016
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