Officer Down Memorial Page

rest in peace Lt. and may god bless you Hero

Lt;j pease
B.P.D.
May 7, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T.J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department
May 7, 2012

I remember working out on the second floor Gym at Northeast District. Lt. Sweeney would stop by and talk with a few of us. What a GREAT guy, you never saw him upset or too busy to talk. I knew and worked with Marty Ward, Vincent Adolfo, John Platt and Kevin McCarthy. All gone but never forgotten. God Bless you all.

Steve Wilson
BCPD, Maryland State Police Retired
January 24, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
May 7, 2010

You have not been forgotten. Continue to watch over your loved ones and close friends.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 7, 2010

You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

PO Milton Krysztofiak (Retired)
Baltimore City Police
March 25, 2010

"O,"
We were on the telephone talking about my retirement party the next night when you said to me you had to go on this call. How could we have known that that would be the last call you responded to? Owen, you were my first partner (and supervisor) when I went to Homicide in 1982 and since your death, not one day has gone by that I have not thought about you. I hope you are resting in peace.

Detective Gerald Alan Goldstein (ret.)
Baltimore City Police Dept-Homicide Unit
May 15, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twelth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 7, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
May 7, 2008

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 7, 2007

Lt. Sweeney Jr.,

On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sense we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department’s North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department
May 7, 2007

Even after a decade has passed, you have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still on patrol. Thank you for such a long and dedicated career to law enforcement. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 6, 2007

You are not forgotten.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department
March 29, 2007

Lt.,

The recent death of my friend Deputy Beebe brought back the memories of your death. I remember well working for you at NED. I remember the shock I felt on learning of your passing. I remember the sadness I felt at not being able to turn to you for your knowledge and experience.

You were the finest Lieutenant I have ever had the pleasure of serving for. You taught me leadership, duty, and compassion. As I move through the ranks, I hope to be as good as you one day.

Thank you very much for the lessons passed on and for being my friend.

SGT Carl Brooks
Harford County Sheriff's Office
November 30, 2006

Dear Owen,
My name is Rich Beam. You served your duty and made us proud. You worked with my Father, Sgt. Charley Beam who is now resting with you. I wish the family my best and hope you are all doing well. It is to my understaning the Owen and my father were good friends. I find it comforting that my Father is in good company. I will honor both of their memories and the memories of all Fallen Heroes by doing my job the best way I can.
God Bless
Rich Beam

Officer Rich Beam
MdTA Police & Son of a friend
November 5, 2006

think you for making baltimore city a safe place .

high school student
December 31, 2005

My Brothers and Sisters, we have all sworn to perform our duties, impartially and without hesitation or fear. Our present duty, and though it be painful, is to pay a just and deserving tribute of honor to a Brother who has embarked upon that lone journey which leads through the valley of the great shadow into the sunlight of perpetual day and lasting tranquility.
These feeble but heart-felt words can do little more than remind us of the duty which we owe to our departed friend and colleague.
As he was ever faithful to us in the full performance of his task and the protection of those who slept, so let us be, my Brothers, faithful to him, ever zealous to protect and cherish the memory of his good deeds, forgetting his imperfections, and emblazoning his accomplishments.
As time runs on, in sun and shade, may we bear with us ever-pleasant memories of a hallowed friendship, a kindly feeling, and a deep respect for all our Brother stood for. As an indication of our regard and affection, let us pause and, in silent meditation, typify what mere words cannot express.
Let us pray:
Almighty God, be with us on this occasion. Strengthen us in a firm resolve to do right, to serve well, to be faithful to our tasks, to our community, and to our Brothers. Make us appreciative of the opportunities to do good and to lend a helping hand. Inspire us with a new devotion to fulfill the duties, which are entrusted to our keeping. May those who mourn be comforted in this sad hour, and may they be strengthened by the knowledge of Thy presence and Thy omnipotence.
May we be constantly reminded in the hours of the night, as well as in the brightness of the day, of Thy everlasting love and kindness, and may Thou guide us through this uncharted valley and bring us at last to the shore of the eternal stream, our ranks unbroken, to dwell with Thee forever more. We ask this humbly through Thy redeeming grace and power. Amen.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police
December 16, 2005

~Christmas In Heaven~
I've had Christmas in heaven;
A glorious, wonderful day!
I stood with saints of the ages,
Who found Christ the Truth and the Way.
I sang with the heavenly choir;
Just think! I, who longed so to sing!
And oh, what celestial music
We brought to our Savior and King!
We sang the glad songs of redemption,
How Jesus to Bethlehem came
And how they had called His name Jesus,
That all might be saved through His name.
We sang once again with the angels,
The song that they sang the blest morn,
When shepherds first heard the glad story
That Jesus, the Savior, was born.

O, Darling, I wish you had been here;
No Christmas on earth could compare
With all the rapture and glory
We witnessed in Heaven so fair.
You know how I always loved Christmas;
It seemed such a wonderful day
With all of my loved ones around me;
The children so happy and gay.

Yes, now I can see why I loved it;
And oh, what a joy it will be
When you and my loved ones are with me
To share in the glories I see.
So, Dear Ones on earth, here's my greeting;
Look up till the day dawn appears
And oh, what a Christmas awaits us,
Beyond all our partings and tears!

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police
December 7, 2005

We ask Thy blessings and eternal rest to all our brothers and sisters
Who have sacrificed their very lives in the performance of
their duties. Give their loved ones the peace and
Strength to bear the anguish of their loss. Remove all
resentment from their hearts, knowing that eternal
peace and rest will abide their departed loved ones
forever. This we beg, Thy name forever and ever,
Amen.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police
November 21, 2005

I recently received this website and while browsing, I went through everyone who died in the line of duty. I worked in the Homicide unit for 9 years and handled a lot of these senseless deaths. I worked in Homicide with my good friend Owen Sweeney when we were both Sergeants. I also worked with Owen in the Northeast district when we were patrolmen. We were promoted to Sergeant together in 1978. I remember the days leading up to that promotion, Owen was in the Burglary unit and I was in Homicide. We kidded about where we would be assigned and when promoted Owen went to Homicide and I went to patrol, go figure. I can honestly say I have never met or worked with a finer police officer. He was a credit to the department and gave many years of dedicated service. I have so many fond memories of Owen and I will always cherish them. I miss you "Big O" and may you rest in peace.

Sergeant Dick Ellwood
BCPD Ret. (Homicide)
October 30, 2005

Owen - I recall so vividly that dreadful day you made the ultimate sacrifice. I now reflect on the wonderful days we spent in Homicide, such a close knit unit, a well-oiled machine, of which you played such an integral part. It was a pleasure and an honor working with you for so many years. You are truly missed by all. Your picture still hangs in my home in your memory. Sleep in peace, Owen.

Forever in my heart - Kim

Kim Heaney (Cordwell)
BCPD - Homicide Unit
September 15, 2005

Tomorrow will mark the 8 year anniversary of your death. I will never forget that day, i heard it over the radio while i was on break. I feared it was my dad when they said the one that was shot was a supervisor. I later found out it was you. You meant so much to our family. Thankyou for all the help you gave to my brother. I don't know where he would be if it weren't for you. Watch over us. I know you are with me everyday when i leave for work. I can't believe I have finally made it. Right now I am on field training and loving every minute of it. I am even working for the same district that you did. We miss you Lt. Sweeney.

Officer Brown
Baltimore City Police
May 6, 2005

Sir,

I remember the day you passed away very well. I attended the same college your wife worked at and was there the day she was taken away to be with you. I never would have guessed that I too would fall to the same fate as she. Thank you for your years of service with BCPD and please continue to keep watch over all of us.

Mrs. Sweeney,

I think about you often. You are such an inspiration to me and someone I am honored to be able to look up to because of your strength and courage. Thank you for everything.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)
January 7, 2005

I met Lt. Sweeney one time, and was impressed with him. That one time, he was working on Christmas Eve so that officers under his command could spend time with their families. He and my father worked together in the Northeast District for many years, and my father spoke well of him.

Officer/Deputy Eric B. Beyer
Duncannon Police, Mt. Holly Springs Police, Franklin County Sheriff's
October 26, 2004

we will always miss you

officer william painter
bcpd
August 5, 2004