Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service Sgt. Owens and to your family. I’m currently a Recruit with LASD. We will never forget your hard work and commitment. I’m proud to have chosen this department and hope that one day I can wear tan and greens and give back to the community ..

Orlando Martinez
LASD

May 13, 2018

Thank you for your service Sergeant Steve C. Owens and to your family for being understanding and compassionate of the career we chose. I myself lived in Lancaster for a couple years and quickly realized that it was not a nice area, the courage and heart you showed in serving the community will always be remembered. Your story has made me realize even more that when you say bye to your family, it may be the last time you say bye to them. I'm choosing the path to be a guardian, to be a warrior, to risk my life for the protection and safety of others. I will wear the Tan & Green with Pride and Honor.

RECRUIT GALINDO, YOVANNI
LASD

February 25, 2018

My condolences to your loving family.Thank you for your sacrifice and for your service. I hope that in the future I will serve the community and honor the uniform as well as you did sir. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. You will continue to be a role model and an inspiration to myself and many others. Rest in peace.

Recruit Maldonado
LASD

February 25, 2018

First and foremost I would like to send my condolences to the Owens family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Working as a Police Cadet at East Los Angeles College Sheriff Station, we participated in Memorial Runs honoring the great peace officers who served for the department. It was an honor participating and completing this run with my fellow peers. You were such an inspiration to the department for the hard work and dedication you had every time you put your uniform on. Being a recruit in the academy and realizing that the impact law enforcement officers have on society carries on forever, is truly amazing and I too hope to set a positive example for everyone to follow. You will never be forgotten Sir.

Recruit Prieto, Christian E.
LASD

February 25, 2018

First and foremost I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Sergeant Steve Owen. We have lost one highly repspected individual. As a resident of the Antelope Valley I am reminded of his dedication to the public on a daily basis, passing by the park that was named in memory of him, and even my dry cleaners has a memorial wall dedicated to him. He was truely an individual that people trusted as he served his community. The love and support that poured out onto the streets and even at his funeral was astounding. It was beautiful to watch as they paid their respects. As I am preparing for a career in law enforcement I reflect on his commitment to the public and I will always remember the sacrifices he made to serve in the capacity that he did. Thank you for your service, individuals like you will never be forgotten.

Recruit Garcia
LASD ACADEMY CLASS #429

February 25, 2018

Ever since I started working in Lancaster, CA for AMR as a first responder, I would hear stories about you and how great of an individual you were. I was inspired to join the Sheriff's department. The work you put in will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service. May you Rest In Peace.

Recruit Losycer, Roee
LASD

February 25, 2018

I want to start off by telling the family of Sergeant Steven C. Owen i am sorry for your loss. I didn't know you personally, but i respect all the work & time you put into the department. That will never be forgotten. Keeping crime off the streets day in day out lives forever. Differences you have made will last forever. It is sad to see such a great Sergeant pass away. Criminals don't have any sympathy for peace officers & it's just sad. Your 29 years of commitment will always be remembered for as long as peace officers live. Thank you for your service & RIP Sergeant Steve C. Owen.

Recruit Occhipinti, Joe Martin
LASD

February 25, 2018

I will like to offer my condolences to your family and department. I did not know you personally, as an Antelope Valley resident I have heard a lot of great things about you Sergeant Steve C. Owens. It is a reminder that as a peace officer you will do the unthinkable and fight till the end. You have been a great loss to our community and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your dedication and service. RIP Sergeant Steve C. Owens.

RECRUIT MOTA GUSTAVO
LASD

February 24, 2018

I never had the privilege of meeting Sgt Owen but I wanted to share how he inspires me. I was working for AMR Ambulance in Santa Clarita the day of the shooting. I remember watching and listening to everything on the radio. After seeing the massive response and outpouring of support I decided to learn about Sgt Owen. Everything I found showed he was a mountain of a man who lead by example in all areas of life. He is the kind of deputy I want to be on and off duty. I am now lucky enough to be in LASD academy class 429. At the end of every day when we march down to the grinder to be dismissed, we turn to face the Memorial Wall and my position lines me up right in front of his plaque. No matter how tired or sore I am I look at it and remember my goal to earn my badge and to be that kind of deputy and leader.

DST Travis Shearer
LASD

February 24, 2018

I use to work with him when I was a volunteer back in the late 90's you are the best and you will not be forgotten

Mr. Anthony Reyes
Homemaker

October 24, 2017

I ran a hero's 5k in your honor today Sir. You are not forgotten.

Det. Michele Nelson
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA

October 5, 2017

Continue to rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

October 5, 2017

Thank you for your service to our community sir. You are greatly missed by the lives you have impacted.

Deputy Sheriff Trainee Richard Medina
LASD

September 18, 2017

My condolences go out to the family of Sergeant Owen, I was lucky enough to get coached by one of your sons and go to high school with your daughter. I was able to see the impact you and your wife had on your children. I was getting ready to go into the weight room when I heard about the tragic news and I was in shock. The way the community supported your family was amazing and I want to be half the Deputy you were. Your a role model to the community, recruits, and other officers. Thank you for your service Sergeant Owen.

Recruit Scanlan
LASD CLASS 425 September 17, 2017

September 17, 2017

My sincere condolences go out to your family, i was not fortunate enough to meet you but heard many great stories about you. I competed in the North County Explorer Competition the first year they came out with your trophy and heard how you worked hard every single day of you career and loved what you did, i will strive to become as good of a deputy as you were.

RECRUIT SANCHEZ
LASD CLASS 425

September 17, 2017

Sir, you have inspired me to become the best Deputy that I can be; thank you for your service!

Class # 425 : Recruit Obilana
LASD

September 16, 2017

Sir,
It's a blessing to have you and your family in my life. The hard work that you instilled as a coach will always stick with me. Your legacy as a deputy will guide me through my own career. Thank you for everything you have ever taught me.
TM
LASD Class 425

TM
Glendale PD, LASD Class 425

September 16, 2017

God Bless you Sir. You were and are larger than life. You will be missed.

LASD Deputy LA County
Los Angeles County Sheriff

August 23, 2017

Sergeant Owen, I am going to be reading your name tonight at the Law Enforcement memorial tonight in Wisconsin. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace Brother, we will take it from here!

Chief Craig Yehlik
New Richmond Police Department

May 16, 2017

Rest in Peace Sergeant Owen. Thank you for your many years of service and leadership. You left such a huge impact on the Antelope Valley & the sheriff's department as a whole. Your family & LASD family miss you dearly... we have the watch from here sir & we miss you!

Recruit Antuna, Crystal
LASD Class #421

May 7, 2017

God's peace and speed Sergeant Owen. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

December 17, 2016

Thank you for your sacrifice and may your rest in peace.

Hon. Travis Bird
Spotsylvania Commonwealth's Attorney Office

November 23, 2016

Steve, I cannot believe you're gone now, too. The adventures you, my Steve (Blair) and all of us shared while working in the streets of Lynwood will never be forgotten. Every time a friend/family member is killed in the line of duty it takes another piece of my heart and soul. It seems like just yesterday that we were all working and growing up in the streets together. My heart breaks for your family because I know how they feel..I wish somehow I could ease the pain I know they feel...Your family is in my prayers always...Any support I can offer them is always there...
Please give my Steve a hug for me and tell him I cannot wait to see him again someday as I know you both will be watching over all of us from heaven. If heaven has radio car partners, I am sure you two are riding together once again.

Dana Blair, Widow of Deputy Steve Blair
Friend

November 23, 2016

God bless you and your family sir, rest peacefully

Compton FTO 2016 Semper Fi
LASD

October 27, 2016

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Steve Owen. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.

Chief Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

October 26, 2016