Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I would just like to tell your family thank you for the great work Officer Owens did. I don't live in Ensley but I am close by and I appreciate all of his hard work. My brother and I fear every day he will not come home. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate all of his work and your sacrafise

Stacy Nabors

June 18, 2004

We are truly saddened at Carlos' loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

June 18, 2004

My condolences to the family and friends of Officer Carlos Owens.

Senior Patrol Agent R. Partain
U.S. Border Patrol

June 18, 2004

May God give you strength during this time of your loss. Officer Owens is just a few years older than my Dad and I can't imagine what you all must be going through right now. Lift you heads to the heavens and ask God for help during the upcoming weeks. I know words can never help during this time, but I just wanted you to know that I am praying for all of you and will continue. May God Bless you all.

Kami Johnson
Hokes Bluff, AL

Kami Johnson

June 18, 2004

May God bless you and your family. You are a true hero.

June 18, 2004

On behalf of the Meriden Police Department, may I offer condolences and prayers for the loss of these brave officers.

Lt. Lawrence Guidobono
Meriden,CT PD SWAT

June 18, 2004

I don't know you and I don't know your family... I don't even live where you live..but i do know your pain. Losing someone that you love, whether it be from violence or not, is one of the toughest things in life. Just remember that God is there to heal your pain and to dry your tears. May the blessed memories of your family member soothe your pain and help you in this time of need. God Bless.

Eric in SC
Friend of the ACE & TJ Show

June 18, 2004

Having attended Police Memorial Week in Washington DC this year I am reminded that we are all part of a much larger law enforcement family. The loss of one Officer diminishes us all. The loss of three is devistating. God bless those fallen Officers and all those who serve with the Birmingham Police.

Patrolman
Holliston MA Police Department

June 18, 2004

The family and fellow friends of OFC. Owens are in my prayers as they join all our other angels up in heaven. Please watch over us

Erika & Dylan Mitchell
OFC. Larry B. Mitchell EOW 5-30-01

June 18, 2004

May god bless all the officers and their family members.

Officer Larry C. Savery
Marion Police Department, MA

June 18, 2004

May the ruthless criminals responsible for these murders be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in the Birmingham Police Department.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 18, 2004

There are no words or thoughts that will ever assuage the saddness we all feel over this tragedy. My prayers go out to each officer and their families. We can take solace in the fact that God's punishment will be swift and sure to the thoughtless human waste that committed these despicable acts. May God bless and keep you close to his side.

Master Officer Brian Lipsey
Altamonte Springs, FL Police

June 18, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Owens:

May you all find strength in God during this tragic time. Mrs. Owens may God watch over you and your children now and forever. And to the Birmingham Police Department, we all mourn your loss.

Brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

June 18, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Carlos, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

June 18, 2004

It is a tragedy to lose one officer, let alone three at one time. We are burying one of ours on Monday 6-21 and my heart goes out to all of you. This man here is the definition of community policing where everyone in the neighborhood knew him and loved him. Here is a man that was so committed to his job and community that he is still out pushing a sled at 58 answering calls for service. My prayers are with your family and I am humbled by your service.

Lt Patrick Maxwell
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

June 18, 2004

The Sound of Silence

Hello darkness, my old friend,
I've come to talk with you again,
Because a vision softly creeping,
Left its seeds while I was sleeping,
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence.
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone,
'Neath the halo of a street lamp,
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence.

And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more.
People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening,
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dare
Disturb the sound of silence.

'Fools' said I, 'You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows.
Hear my words that I might teach you,
Take my arms that I might reach you.'
But my words like silent raindrops fell,
And echoed
In the wells of silence

And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made.
And the sign flashed out its warning,
In the words that it was forming.
And the sign said, 'The words of the prophets

are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls.'
And whisper'd in the sounds of silence.

Patrolman
Agency in Georgia

June 18, 2004

I just wanted to send my sympathy to the families of these men. I know it is hard to loose someone really close to you.

amber allen

June 18, 2004

Farewell Brother. Enter now into the abode of Eternal Heroes. Thank you for love of and dedication to your duties aand for your supreme sacrifice above and beyond the call. Rest now and know your loved ones are never alone. We are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police

June 18, 2004

How can such horrible things happen to such wonderful people?

You, your family, and your coworkers are in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer Owens, you will not be forgotten.

W Smith

June 18, 2004

The thoughts and prayer’s of the Garner Police Department go out to the families of these fallen hero’s. Words can never express the loss we feel when an officer is killed in the line of duty. It’s the career we chose, a lifestyle we live, and a job we love. My God be with the Birmingham Police Department and the families of these officers.

Lieutenant Paul Shambaugh
Garner Police Department

June 18, 2004

Every day we come to work not knowing if it will be the last. We put on our uniforms to do a job that we love to do and that you dedicate your life to .I respect you for the years of service that you have served to the people who so often could even care if you lived another day. What will it take for people to respect the peace you have created so they can live without harm or fear. I know that there are many who do appreciate what you have done and would stop to help a Officer in need so to them I say that we as Law Enforcement embrace you who really do appreciate what we have given our life to serve.Your last tour of duty will only make us stronger and value life as an officer more and think about the people who knew you. You will always have a brother in arms BY YOUR SIDE.Rest in peace your work here is done

Sgt. J T Shankle
Huntersville North Carolina

June 18, 2004

Officer Owens,

We are all angered and deeply hurt that this unthinkable event has taken place . . . the murder of 3 of Birmingham's Finest. As I have detailed in Officer Bennett's reflection, and stated in Officer Chisholm's reflection . . . we will not allow your murder to be in vain. We will never forget your unselfish and dedicated 26 years of police service in Birmingham. We will not forget that you were a warrior and walked the path of the warrior . . . protecting, at the risk of serious bodily harm and death, the citizens of Birmingham, our home and great State of Alabama, and our great Nation. We will never forget the sacrifice you and your brother Birmingham Officers made, my brother.

We all give "some" . . . you have given "all." Now, you go rest high on that mountain Carlos . . . we will proudly cover your post on the thin blue line.

With brotherly love and utmost respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

P.S. To Birmingham Police Officer Michael Collins . . . thank you for entering that battle to protect your brother Officers . . . we are all thankful that you survived the shooting and are not seriously injured. You are a warrior.

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

June 18, 2004

My thoughts & prayers to family and the "law enforcement family" of all three of these fallen officers. Unreal to lose one but to have three leave in the same incident is just inconceivable. My thoughts also to the Communications Officer on the radio at the time and all of the Communications Officers. I will keep you all close in my prayers. GOD BLESS

Former Dispatcher
Chesterfield County Police, VA

June 18, 2004

AS I SIT HERE PLAYING WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD TWIN BOYS, I REALIZE HOW PRECIOUS LIFE IS AND HOW QUICKLY THINGS CAN CHANGE IN THE LINE OF WORK THAT WE DO. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE OFFICER'S FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND THEIR DEPARTMENT. REST NOW BROTHERS, WE'LL CONTINUE THE BATTLE THAT RAGES ON IN THIS WORLD. GOD SPEED..

PATROL DEPUTY ADAM GARCIA
VICTORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

June 18, 2004

Take this opportunity to never let another day go by to let someone in your life know that they are loved, for we never know when that opportunity may be snatched away. May God bring you the comfort and peace you so richly deserve at this time.

keith turner
citizen of landis, nc

June 18, 2004