Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

He was a warrior. 1*

Corporal
Greenville Police Dept, NC

March 1, 2008

Our prayers go out to Officer Owens' friends and family.
Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Heather, Wife of an officer
Metro Nashville Police Department

March 1, 2008

Reading this brought tears to my eyes, another brave hero gave his life protecting us.

Civilian

March 1, 2008

God bless you as you sit with the angels, brother. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. May you rest in peace.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

March 1, 2008

On behalf of the Stark County Sheriff's Office and it's Honor Guard, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Officer Derek Owens and the Cleveland Police Department.

Deputy C.D. Newman
Stark County Sheriff

March 1, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Police Officer Derek Owens. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

March 1, 2008

To a good man, father, and friend. You will always be remembered. Erica, my heart goes out to you and God Bless you.

Charlie Jones

Charlie Jones
Friend

March 1, 2008

To a good man, father, and friend. You will always be remembered. Erica, my heart goes out to you and God Bless you.

Charlie Jones

Charlie Jones
Friend

March 1, 2008

Another fine officer killed in the line of duty. I want to extend my sympathies to the family, friends, and the Cleveland Police Department. Officer Owens has given the ultimate sacrifice.....God Bless

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

March 1, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

March 1, 2008

It is a sad day because you departed. You truly deserve to be in a better place. If only we could even the score and relieve some of the pain of those you left behind. You are such a positive role model that has helped to change many lives and install encouragement to those who appeared to be unchangeable. I know that the heavens above will be just as delighted to have you as many of us were here. My prayers go to your family. May your family be strengthened in understanding that everything happens for a reason. We may never find that reason but we must trust that the Lord has a plan even through trying times like this. I only learned that because you were one of the few people in my life that helped me get through mine.

Deputy Clerk, Veronica Polk
Cleveland Municipal Courts

March 1, 2008

God speed, Officer Owens. You will not be forgotten.

Ray Simpson
Will County Probation Services

March 1, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

March 1, 2008

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

March 1, 2008

Officer Owens Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction,NY

March 1, 2008

IRP Brother, we'll take it form here. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and department.

SGT Sean Ronan
Chicago P.D.

March 1, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother, your service will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

March 1, 2008

May the Lord be with the family and friends of Officer Owens today and the difficult days to come. Thank you Officer Owens for protecting us and keeping our streets safe. You are a HERO... Rest in Peace...

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

March 1, 2008

Rest easy, Brother. Your watch is covered now and Cleveland is safer because of your service . May God bless the family, friends, and co-workders of Officer Owens.

Officer C.B. Evans
Arlington, TX. PD

March 1, 2008

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Cleveland Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

March 1, 2008

God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be in vain.

Hubert Somohano

March 1, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are w/ your family.

Chris Agostarola
civilian

March 1, 2008

The following is a Fallen Officer's Prayer that was found while a Pueblo Police Officer visited the N.Y.P.D. Museum & Ground Zero in 2005 Officer's Prayer

Fallen Officer’s Prayer

I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
My Name For All Eternity.
Recorded Here At This Hallowed Place.
Alas, My Name, No More My Face.
'In The Line of Duty' I Hear Them Say.
My Family Now The Price To Pay.
My Folded Flag Stained With Their
Tears.
We Only Had Those Few Short Years.
The Badge No Longer On My Chest.
I Sleep Now In Eternal Rest.
My Sword I Pass To Those Behind And
Pray They Keep This Thought In Mind.
I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
And With A Heavy Heart And Bended
Knee, I Ask For All Here From The
Past...
Dear God, Let My Name Be The Last.
What a tragedy to lose another Police Officer to the hands of another person who had no value for life especially to someone else's.
Our prayers and our deepest condolences go to the family and all who knew Officer Owens
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
CC-Pirate Internet Radio

March 1, 2008

Senseless. My heart goes out to Officer Owens' family and co-workers. For him to die over some guys drinking in a garage is unbelievable. May God hold Officer Owens' kids in the palm of his hand for the rest of their lives. Rest in Peace Derek.

Patrolman
North Ridgeville P.D.

March 1, 2008

Derek was a dedicated son, husband, father, mentor, and friend. He was kind, generous, and compassionate. He always took the time to make sure everyone else was okay. His smile and laughter brightened the saddest days. Derek was an overprotective "big brother" at times, but, I always understood and respected his concerns. It is so hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful person. I thank God most for allowing Derek to be a part of our life. They say God takes the good ones first; and so He did! Derek always kissed my daughter on the forehead and told her that she would be "Somebody" one day. Her "Uncle Derek" encouraged her to continue being a good student and athlete because he believed that it would take her far in life. Derek is very much loved by many and will be greatly missed. CPD lost a GREAT officer! We lost a Great man!

Former CMHA PO Jewel N. Jones #27
Family Friend

March 1, 2008