Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

O-
I miss your laughter, your smile, and your wonderful spirit. It was absolutely a delight to be in your presence. Pictures and memorablia scattered throughout the house serve as a reminder, but it's not the same. You have a wonderful soul, and there is comfort in knowing that your soul lives on. But frankly, I just don't like July 16th, and never will.
Peace to you brother.
George Hamo

July 14, 2007

It's almost two years you've been gone--I couldn't figure out why I'm so drained the past few days, but I guess that explains it. I woke up two years ago to the phone ringing and being told the police were looking for me. I was wondering what kind of trouble I could possibly be in. Now I wish I had been in trouble;) It doesn't seem like two years when I can see you so vividly in my mind. Other times it feels like ten years when you weigh so heavily on my mind and heart. Your passing forced a kind of growing up I never knew I would be capable of. You have taught me many lessons. I've learned you find out who your friends are when the going gets tough, that your loved ones are what makes the day-to-day worthwhile, and that the memory of a great person is just as comforting as either. Thanks for all the memories. I love you.

Katie Fisher

July 9, 2007

hey owen, i cant believe the time that has past since you have began your journey somewhere else. i think about you all the time and it still feels like you were just at grandmas(aunt donnas) wrestling with the boys and trying to teach donna the knew lingo or the updated things. I know its hard seeing us up there while we are down here. but we still see you and feel you even if its in diffrent ways, everyone could think of one thing and relate to you. i know your still here and you live through us. you stay close to all our hearts. we miss you SO much. i know we didnt see each other or get to talk as much as we should but what fond memories i have of you i treasure and hold forever. i love you

mary
little cousin

July 5, 2007

'Missing your love.
Love,
Dad

David Fisher
Father

July 5, 2007

It's hard to find what to say after being there that night and even though I never met you I will never forget you!

LT DANIEL BLASZKIEWICZ
BURTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

June 19, 2007

"Funny how the miracles/coincidences of life happen. The other day I was writing a friend about you when on the telvision a commentator spoke about Robert Kennedy speaking at the moment when Martin Luther King was killed. Kennedy's speechwriter approached him to tell him the news he would have to give the audience and then to tell him what to say. Kennedy waved him off and began with a quote from Aeschylus: "Sorrow comes drop by drop upon our hearts till wisdom brings us comfort." This quote well expresses the state of our lives now. I only regret that wisdom comes at so high a price. Yes, I've learned, but I could live in the shallows of foolishness with you still here. Thanks for being here and remaining in our hearts to teach us still. Missing you.
Love,
Dad

David Fisher
Father

June 12, 2007

"The soul shine... it's better than sunshine, it better than moonshine, and it's damn sure better than the rain." A tribute to Officer Owen D. Fisher of Flint, MI... Love ya brother, Heroes live forever.

I saw that Trevor left this tribute to you on his webpage, and I think it describes you beautifully.

Katie, sister

June 8, 2007

Hey O. You have been on my mind non-stop lately, and I can't seem to kick the thoughts. It's not the thoughts that I want to get rid of but the overwhelming feeling of the void left behind. It's camping season again, and that makes me long for the days of summers spent in our tents. Every new memory seems to elicit an old one, which only goes to show that you encompass every memory in the past and those we make in years to come. I love you and am missing you greatly.

Katie, sister

June 7, 2007

Hi Sweetheart
Visiting the memorial in Washington was both beautiful and sad. Having Katie, Amy and Jenny with Dad and me was wonderful. There was great comfort in all of us being together. Katie's right. It's a special place.
As Dad said, you always make us laugh, even now. I know you enjoyed the laughter!
I looked at all the families there for the first time and thought about all that has happened since last year. There will always be those moments of raw emotion but I know there are more moments of calmness and appreciation of all that family has meant over the years. It's still the same inside where it counts.
Keep watching over us and listening and helping.
Miss you and love you,
Mom

Mom

May 18, 2007

We came to see your name at the wall again. Hope you got the Skittles and inappropriate card Amy, Jen, and I left for you. The wall, as moving as it is, is something else when the bagpipes start playing. I came early one morning to get some time with you, and they began playing Amazing Grace. It was one of those moments when it was reaffirmed that we truly are surrounded by, and feel, your presence. It was comforting more so than I could desribe in writing. It was a great few days--I love you and miss you.

Katie

May 17, 2007

Once again we met at the DC Chop House for Memorial Week. Once again the O stories began to flow. Once again we laughed at the little twit you are. I wish I knew half the stories about you......then again....
Love you,
Dad

David Fisher
Father

May 15, 2007

Fish,

Just want you to know your law enforcemnet family still thinks about you and are proud of you for what you had accomplished. You paid the ultimate price for the community you loved. God Bless You Owen Fisher, you have impacted more lives than you could ever have imagined.

Sgt. Brian VandenBrink
Portage Michigan PD

May 13, 2007

Its so funny that Kate happened to write about how you're the funniest topic of our conversations. I came on your page today to leave a memory for you (and your mom) about an away message you'd always put up when you were away from your computer; and a specific time when you're mom insisted you tell her what it meant. I don't know what reminded me of it, but it really made me laugh just now, so i felt i should share. thank you for your ridiculous sense of humor that still brings all of us a ton of laughter. Love and miss you always!!!

xxxooo

Amy

April 25, 2007

Well, Amy and I are headed out to DC in a couple of weeks. We wanted to be at the candlelight vigil for you and see your name at the memorial. While I understand it is a time of sorrow for many, this year will be ours to reflect on how far we've all come while still keeping you part of our lives. You're still the funniest topic of conversation and one each of us holds dear. Keep an eye on us and let us know you're there.
Love and miss you,
Kate

Katie

April 25, 2007

Hey O,

Had Easter dinner with your folks, Katie, and Jeremy at their new house. The new house is great, I'm sure you'd approve. Who knew Katie could cook, right? I sure didn't, but she did a great job. I still think about the crazy stuff we did, but know that if I even try to tell somebody, they probably won't believe it. Always in our hearts, O. Love ya.

Brian Hamacher

April 23, 2007

Fish, wow it seems like just yesterday you guys were graduating. Kurt and I still think of you all the time, and some how we always end up laughing about something you did or said. It is a great comfort to me knowing that you are watching over Kurt as he goes out there at night. I had a hard time letting him go to work after you died but then all of a sudden it got better when someone told me I didn't have you worry because you were always in that passenger seat with him.....Thankyou you are loved and missed

Patty
Girlfriend of 65th blue dog Katje

April 11, 2007

Fisher,

I just wanted to say "hi" and tell you that I think of you often. I remember the emails we exchanged when I was still trying to find a job, you told me not to give up that I would get my dream job. I asked you what you thought about taking a polygraph test, we'll now I can tell you that I have taken a 3 hour one out west for a job. Another job here in the state opened up before I heard back from them and I was hired as a Conservation Officer. Owen this truely is a dream job. I carry your memory with me. Everyday I put on my uniform I think of you happy as a can be protecting the streets of Flint. Bluedog for life. Take care and I'll see you again some day.
Tracie
P.S. Katie congratulations on your wedding. I know Owen was there with you, with the smile no one can forget.

T.Noe Conservation Officer
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

April 5, 2007

I tried to describe you to someone the other day. I've tried before- and always end up saying the same thing... "he was just a presence that could never be described". Anyway- it was just one more of the many things that constantly remind me of how lucky I am to have experianced your "presence". I miss you and love you always.

amy

April 3, 2007

Just wanted to say I miss you and was thinking about you today. You were such a wonderful person and i was grateful to have you in my life. Miss you

Jillian

March 29, 2007

Miss you everyday, O. Love you!!

friend

March 26, 2007

'Still missing you and also learning to understand more about your past as I sub at Powers. 'Still filling the empty spaces with purpose and busyness.
Dad

David Fisher

March 10, 2007

Miss you O.

xxxxxxxxxxxooooooooooooooo

March 6, 2007

owen, it seems forever already. im sitting in class and looking at your reflections, its amazing how many people you have touched... you ment so much to this world and to everyone on it... i know your still with us and i know your watching over us, so thank you... your are one of my gaurdian angels that im honored to have... i love you owen i miss you and you truly are my inspiration. Thank you.

Mary
cousin

February 23, 2007

Owen,

I met a fellow co-worker who was in your academy. He had nothing but good things to say about you. We talked about our journey through the "Bluedog" academy. Rest easy brother, we will take it from here. -Bluedogs 68th

Deputy Jamil Elwaer
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department

February 11, 2007

Vida,
Thank you for the kind words of support you left on Michael's page. I appreciate you remembering us.

Denise Scarbrough,Surviving spouse
Sgt. Michael A. Scarbrough EOW 2/9/05

February 8, 2007