Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy sergeant, we'll take it from here.

Police Officer G Quinn
Sanford Police Department

October 9, 2016

I wonder if his tragic dead could have been prevented. I would like to know if this was Governer Brown's great releases form the California Correctional system. Can is also be coupled with the lose of two of the Palm Springs Officers.

Greg Nichols
LAPD Ret.

October 9, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Owen!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

October 9, 2016

Thank you Sgt Owen for your dedicated service, may God bless your family and co-workers. Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant David Dewees (retired)
Volusia County Sheriffs Office
Florida

October 9, 2016

A day of Academy training was brought to a halt when the radio traffic of Sergeant Owen's incident was heard. LASD class 417 grieves the loss of such a great man and Sergeant. Sergeant Owen was an exemplary person both on and off duty, and he inspires all of the recruits just starting off careers in law enforcement to show the same dedication and commitment he did. The thin blue line just became thinner. We shall carry your memory for the rest of our careers and lives. Rest in peace Sergeant Owen.    

Recruit
Glendale Police Department

October 9, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Sgt. Owen. I never had a chance to meet him yet he's impacted my life in so many ways. Hearing how great a deputy he was makes me work harder everyday so that I can one day be as great of a man as he was. His impact on the community he served and those he served with is apparent by the amount of love and respect that has be shown. I can only hope that one day I can be as great of an inspiration as he was and still continues to be. Rest in peace Sgt. Owen.

Recruit Bernal
LASD Academy Class 417

October 9, 2016

Dear Sgt. Owen,

I never got the privilege of meeting you, but I have heard nothing but amazing things about how wonderful, courageous, inspiring, and helpful you were. I was watching the press conference after your passing, and Sheriff McDonnell said something about how all future recruits should aim to model themselves after you, because you encompassed everything that the LA County Sheriff’s Department stands for. I plan on doing just that. Hearing your story has awakened a fire inside me and a greater desire to make the world a better, safer place. You were extraordinarily brave and helpful, and I can only wish to be like you someday. I hope you know how big of a positive impact you’ve had on the world, not only in life, but also in your passing. Thank you for giving hope to those who never thought they’d feel hope again. You were a light in the dark for so many people and you will be missed and remembered every day. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Rest in Peace.

Recruit Rodriguez
LASD Class#417

October 9, 2016

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

October 9, 2016

Sir, thank you for dedicating your life to the service of others. You are an inspiration to me and my fellow recruits. To your family, I cannot begin to express my condolences. Know that you have the prayers and support of many whom you have never met.

Recruit Onderdonk
Sierra Madre PD/LASD Academy Class 417

October 9, 2016

RIP Brother

(Ret) Officer G V Daunhauer
Jacksonville Sheriff Office

October 9, 2016

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

October 9, 2016

Sgt Owen, we all feel your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and all the members of the Sheriff's Dept. Thank you for your decades of great service and God keep you in his care.

Sgt D. Bowler
Los Angeles Police Department

October 9, 2016

Dear Lord, I pray for healing and comfort for the Owens family. I pray that you protect and watch over his wife, as she continues to serve for this great department and continue to do your will. I'm currently a recruit in Class 417 and our staff spoke so highly of Sgt. Owens. I want to personally thank you Sgt. Owens for laying the path for us future Deputies. I've never met you, but I know you were such an amazing person on and off duty, and so I just want to thank you. I know you're watching over us from up above, and we as a class will continue to strive and dedicate all our accomplishments to you.

DST Class 417
LASD

October 9, 2016

God Bless you Brother

Chief Victor Araiza
El Paso ISD Police Department

October 9, 2016

Rest In Peace my brother.

Retired Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

October 9, 2016

Sgt. Owen , may god have you in his arms and give strength to your family and give us guidance and wisdom to follow your steps .

Bhutto, Deputy trainee, class 417.
Sheriff's department

October 9, 2016

Rest In Peace Seargeant! Was hearing the incident occur on the radio during our academy day and all we wanted to do was respond to your aid! Thank you for you service but most importantly thank you for the things you did off the uniform. You're truly an inspiration! We got it from here sir! LA County Sherrifs academy class 417!

Recruit
Glendale PD

October 9, 2016

I am in the LASD academy and I can't even begin to explain how hard the news of Sgt. Owen's death hit us. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

"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."

Recruit Leduc
Sierra Madre PD/ LASD Academy

October 9, 2016

Sgt. Owen, I did not know you but you were a brother non the less. Thank you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice for your family and your community. All are just that much safer because of you.

May God be with your family and friends as you now patrol the streets of heaven. God obviously had a need for a man of your caliber at his side. Please say hi to my good friend Officer "JD" DeGuzman (San Diego Police Dept; EOW: July 28, 2016). He too is patrolling the street of heaven now.

Rest easy my brother. We have the watch.

Retired Detective Johnny Keene
San Diego Police Department

October 9, 2016

Our hearts are breaking for the families, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Owens during this very difficult time. All of you remain in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with this horrific tragedy. May you find comfort and support from those around you. May God help heal your aching hearts. May the moments you shared together bring forth happy memories to get you through the upcoming days ahead of you. Thank you for your service Sir, may you rest in peace.

Daily you showed pride in your chosen profession, for you would willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping your trust and faith in God.

We will forever strive to meet your level of pride and excellence.

-Academy Class 417 Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department

With integrity, compassion, and courage, we serve our communities-- protecting life and property, being diligent and professional in our acts and deeds, holding ourselves and each other accountable for our actions at all times, while respecting the dignity and rights of all.

Earning the Public Trust Every Day!

Academy Class 417
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department

October 8, 2016

Rest In Peace Sgt. Owen. You will truly be missed by the department. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

D.S.T., Class 417 Nicholas Fernandez
L.A.S.D.

October 8, 2016

I'M A FORMER RECRUIT FROM CLASS 417 FOR THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF DEPARTMENT. WE SAT IN CLASS ON THE DAY THIS HAPPENED AND OUR DRILL INSTRUCTOR TURNED ON RADIO TRAFFIC FOR OUR CLASS TO HEAR. MY STOMACH BEGAN TO TURN AS I LEARNED WHAT WAS GOING ON. I FELT AS THOUGH I LOST ONE OF MY CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS. I GET CHOKED UP IN MY THROAT EVERY TIME ANY ONE TALKS ABOUT THE INCIDENT. THE NEXT DAY OUR STAFF CAME IN AND TALKED ABOUT SERGEANT OWENS AND WHAT A GREAT MAN HE WAS! THEY TALKED ABOUT HOW HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST AND HOW HE CARED DEEPLY ABOUT PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY. BEING ABLE TO SEE THE COMRADERY AMONGST THIS DEPARTMENT IS VERY HEART WARMING. I STILL CANT BELIEVE IT AT TIMES. I PRAY EVERY NIGHT FOR HIS FAMILY. I DID NOT KNOW SERGEANT OWENS PERSONALLY BUT HE MADE A HUGE IMPACT IN MY LIFE.

SERGEANT OWENS YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A HERO! A PERSON WHO PROTECTED LIFE AND PROPERTY DAY IN AND DAY OUT. A PERSON WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE ! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Recruit ANDREW FARAIMO CLASS 417
LOS ANGELES SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

October 8, 2016

I had the pleasure of meeting Officer Owen a year ago, A man by hit by a car on a bicycle, I got out to help the injured man and call Police, while the suspect was trying to steal the injured mans groceries and flee the scene.
He fled but only got less than a block away from the scene. Officer Owen took my name and info in case they needed my testimony, and thanked me for caring to stop and help.
This man was very nice and shook my hand, the extra mile so to speak.
It was my honor to have talked to Sgt Owen this day, and my heart and prayers go out to his family, friends and the Lancaster Sheriff Dept.
Rest in Peace Sgt Owen, thank you for serving our community for the past 29 years, You will not be forgotten.

Donna Flowers
Resident Lancaster Ca

October 8, 2016

Thank you is not enough.. you served your community with strength, courage and compassion for 29 years with the LASD... and more of your life was given to the youth and community beyond your duty as an officer. You gave up much during this time and now you have paid the ultimate price. I'm sorry for the pain your family must now deal with as they navigate life without you. RIP

Patti
citizen & LASD Explorer DI/friend of Tania

October 8, 2016

Your Legacy will forever be remembered. You inspire me to be what you are to this community and to this department and that is a hero.

Recuit Escamilla Carlos Escamilla
Lasd

October 8, 2016