Deputy Sheriff Richard Scott Owen

Richie was my childhood friend. I went back to my old neighborhood today to pass by my old house. I had to pass by Richie's house and I saw Mrs. Owen(Richie's mother) so I stopped and said hello and asked about Richie. I hadn't been in that area since 1996 and she told me what happened to Richie. I was so deeply saddened. Richie was always a great kid. I remember riding big wheels with him, then skateboards, then bikes, and eventually having our first cars. Richie was the kindest kid I remember knowing. We lost touch shortly after becoming adults. I will always remember us as kids playing in the front yard. My hearts goes out to your family Richie. My father died when I was three years old, and my mother always told me that the Lord takes the good ones when they're young. Richie was one og the good ones.

Mike Cudal
childhood friend from North Park

May 26, 2011