Officer Down Memorial Page

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland TransitPolice Department
March 1, 2012

Just had the honor of meeting your parents at our Blue Light Dinner...such a gift to visit with them and see your light shining within - Forever grateful....

Natalie Jensen
Surviving Spouse, CSPD Det. Jared S Jensen
December 10, 2011

the day i found out he gotten shot was the day i asked for deep prayer for him. the next day when my dad came to me and told me the news that morning i had no gut to remain standn i sat down and cried until i couldnt cry nomore. my blessings belongs to my aunty and my lil cousins. Even though his death was a while back it still remains hard to know hes gone. we still love him and we celebrate everything throughout the year representing his time being in our lives. always be remembered and we love you very much uncle derek rest in great peace and let the lord take great care of you. love you!! R.I.P

starr
uncle
August 13, 2011

wow i just saw this on a tv show called Crime 360 that airs on The A&E Channel, now its shown on net flicks as well. i just wanted to leave a comment and ask God to bless his family. its always so sad to hear of anyone loosing a loved one or their life for that fact to senseless violence. and its just all that more more for it to be a situation of this degree. People when will we stop and think before we do. This man was doing his job trying his best to protect us, this makes no sense.He gave his all and did His best. Please lets stop this and show more love to one another.

God Bless.

B. Harris
July 6, 2011

Still in my prayers, never forgotten, may God continue to Bless, comfort and keep your beautiful family. Thank you for protecting me, you watch over us all now from Heaven. Your sister in Blue.

Officer Callieham
BHPD
May 28, 2011

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

You are not forgotten. My heart aches for your children.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
March 1, 2011

you are missesd. we pray for your family often and are in our thoughts and hearts.

jeannine hencke
cpd wife
February 15, 2011

May God continue to Bless and Keep the family and Friends of Officer Owens as another year passes by without him here.

Anonymous
March 3, 2010

To the Owens Family,
Your always in my prayers and thoughts!! Thinking of you all and keep the memories close to your heart!! Derek is a hero and his spirit will always be with always!! Be strong and keep the faith!! God Bless you all!!!! :)

Shellie
March 2, 2010

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 as another year passes. May they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 2, 2010

We miss you and think of you every day brother, but today and tomorrow especially we pause to remember your sacrifice for us and our country. The District just isn't the same without you greeting me at shift change and giving me a chuckle. Rest well good and faithful servant, we'll be together again soon.

P.O. Thomas Ross
Cleveland Police Dept
February 28, 2010

Remembering all the loved ones of Officer Owens as the 2nd anniversary of his tragic death approaches. May the Lord continue to keep all of you in the palm of His almighty hands.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs
February 6, 2010

To the family and loved ones,please keep your heads up and your hearts open.I did not known Ofc. Owens personally,but we are on the same team. Trying to keep the community and our loved ones safe, the best way we known how.We call it officer down,but his lord picked him up!

Ofc. Herman L. Moody
Division Of Correction
September 12, 2009

To the wife and children of Officer Owens:
May God continue to watch over you and keep you daily.
I pray that things are getting much better for you guys. I know that you miss Officer Owens so very much, but may you find peace in knowing that he is with God, and you have beautiful memories to hold dear that will never fade away.

Anonymous
April 27, 2009

I am grateful that there are people like Officer Owens who have sacrificed their lives for their country. I would like to offer a free graphite portrait to the family of Officer Owens. If interested, please contact me at [email protected]

Anonymous
April 17, 2009

To the Family of Officer Owens-

First let me say, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your family member.

I am a Police Officer in Tallahassee Florida and will be riding to honor the service and memory of your family member in the Police Unity Tour this May. I, along with approx. 1000 other Law Enforcement Officers will be riding (bicyles) from Virginia Beach to Washington D.C. over a 3 day period.

We will arrive at the National Law Enforcement Memorial and will be there during the Candlelight Vigil for all Fallen Law Enforcement Officers.

I would like the oppurtunity to meet you in D.C. if you will be there.

Derek, thank you for your service to the citizens of Cleveland and sacrifice to our honorable profession.

Investigator Dan Copelin
Tallahassee Police Department
April 17, 2009

TO ERICKA,SYDNI,& CHANDLER-

WE LOVE YOU ALL AND KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF LIFE, WE MAY NOT HAVE SAID IT ENOUGH BUT THANK YOU AND EVENTHOUGH DEREK IS NOT WITH US PHYSICALLY, WE STILL FEEL HIM IN SPIRIT. THANK YOU FOR BEING A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A MOST BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. DEREK IS REALLY MISEED BUT WE LOVE YOU AGAIN-GOD BLESS

-P.O. JOHN & OLIVIA JORDAN

P.O. JOHN & OLIVIA JORDAN
COWORKER/FRIEND
April 7, 2009

To the Owens Family,
I am keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts. I know that God will give the strength to get through each day..
Be strong!! Derek is your angel in blue... God Bless you!!!!

Michelle
March 10, 2009

Dear Owens Family,

You are all in my thoughts, I miss Derek and hope that you all are getting some sort of healing and faith that he is up above in a better place.

Love always,
Margery Gerbec

Margery Gerbec 2490
Cleveland Police
March 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones, friends and fellow officers during this time of rememberance. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 3, 2009

Officer Owens. This being the 1st Anniversary of your death
I pray your family finds some comfort in knowing that you have not been forgotten. Mere words could never express how heavy are hearts are seeing another Cleveland officer taken from us. God Bless

Ohio
summit county

Anonymous
March 1, 2009

Derek,
You are in the thoughts of many today, one year since that tragic night. My thoughts are with your friends and family. Keep watch over them, as well as your law enforcement family.

Deputy John Jerman
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office
March 1, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the first 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

To Ericka, his children Chandler and Sydni, parents Barbara and Wayne, and his other loved ones: I share your anquish in losing a beloved family member which I believe is life's greatest sorrow. Time never diminishes love. You are in my heart's embrace today. May God grant you solace.

Rest In Peace, Derek.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 1, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this first anniversary of you being called away from duty. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and close friends. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
March 1, 2009

Ericka, Sydni & Chandler,
A year has passed since your husband & father passed away. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please continue to allow God to comfort and keep you. It may not seem like it right now, but God does have a beautiful plan for your lives. I will keep praying for you Ericka.

someone who cares
February 28, 2009