Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I will never forget the impact you had on my career. From the very beginning you were there, my mentor and friend. I was and still am in awe of you and all you accomplished. This still does not feel real, but I feel so blessed to have called you partner and friend. In times when the department is changing, I refuse to lose sight of what you truly believed in, what I believe in. Thank you so much for everything you did for me, our partners, and the community you served. You truly were a cut above the rest, and have left big shoes for us to fill. I can only pray that we make you proud. God bless you, and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Sheriff
LASD

October 25, 2016

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest In Peace. Amen

Civilian Julian Cardenas
Blue Family

October 25, 2016

I will never forget the impact you had on my career. From the very beginning you were there, my mentor and friend. I was and still am in awe of you and all you accomplished. This still does not feel real, but I feel so blessed to have called you partner and friend. In times when the department is changing, I refuse to lose sight of what you truly believed in, what I believe in. Thank you so much for everything you did for me, our partners, and the community you served. You truly were a cut above the rest, and have left big shoes for us to fill. I can only pray that we make you proud. God bless you, and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Sheriff
LASD

October 22, 2016

Thank you for being such a wonderful role model for your community and law enforcement officers nationwide. You will be missed by many. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

Detective Brian Wong
San Marino Police Department

October 20, 2016

It was a beautiful showing of love and respect at your funeral. I felt blessed to be apart of it and honored to listen to your family and friends speak of you as a good man and more important a Christian . I pray for your family that God will watch over them. You are missed Frog.

Police Officer Sean Carmon
West Covina Police Department

October 20, 2016

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County NY. Police Department

October 19, 2016

RIP Sgt, you will never be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

October 19, 2016

We miss you Sarge. Rest well in Paradise.

LET Florence Hobson
Los Angeles County Sheriff, Lancaster Station

October 19, 2016

God bless you my brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May His healing hand touch your family, friends, and fellow deputies. Rest easy my brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Trooper Steve Olson
Michigan State Police

October 17, 2016

Rest well hero

Honor Guard School
HonorGuardSchool.com

October 16, 2016

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Dept.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

October 16, 2016

Sgt. Owen you were the best of the best, My LASD family is saying a prayer for your family! I am so happy you had a great send off. RIP Brother!

Class 417 you are starting your career with the best department in the US! I have given 33 years and remember treat every person as you want to be treated and you will win!

Deputy NS
LASD

October 16, 2016

Thank you for your long life of service and ultimate sacrifice! Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends.

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

October 14, 2016

Thank you for your service

Tia Conroy EMT
EMS

October 13, 2016

So very sorry for the loss of such a great man, Sergeant Steve Owen, my thoughts and prayers are with his family and the
Lancaster Sheriff Department. God Bless.

Civilian, Connie Patridge

October 13, 2016

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten............

Det. Sgt. Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

October 13, 2016

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

PTLM Frank Kapusta
Mohawk PD

October 13, 2016

God bless you and family Sgt Owen. A veteran warrior that will be in the service of God.

Rip.

Cpl. Gerry Quintero
Miami Dade Seaport Enforcement

October 12, 2016

Steve: You lived a life helping and caring for the lives of others, only to lose your own life here to continue our freedom from violence. Praise be to you and your new spirit my brother.

Detective retired Stan Nelson
Los Angeles Police Department

October 12, 2016

My condolences to your loving family, and that God give them strength to get them through this terrible time. Rest in Peace Brother. Watch over your family and us too.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

October 12, 2016

Sgt Owen ,

Even though I am just a recruit for the sheriff's department I still feel as if I lost a brother. Thank you sir for all you have done

Deputy sheriff trainee
LASD

October 12, 2016

God bless you and your family

Detective David Roberts
Chicago Police

October 11, 2016

Sir,
Thank you for your sacrifice and for your service. We will not forget you and the sacrifice that you have given. Thank you Sir.

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue.

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:

David L. Bell

Deputy Hall
San Diego Sheriff

October 11, 2016

RIP Brother, may your sacrifice & memory never fade

Deputy ( EX LASD LKD) Ron Buchholz
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office NM

October 11, 2016

Sgt. Owen,
Thank you, my brother Officer for your dedication to the oath you swore so many years ago and the dedication you gave the job, your family and your fellow Officers. Rest in peace, my brother, and my prayers go out to your family that as we all know serve right beside us in our hearts every day. Bless you.

Officer Mark Andrews, Retired 2008
Freedom NH Police Department

Mark Andrews, Patrolman (retired 2008)
Freedom, NH Police Department

October 11, 2016