Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sarge,

We've never met, at least I don't ever recall doing so. I'm sure at some point we've crossed paths. Your loss has hit us all hard. Please know that your memory will always be carried in the hearts of all LASD deputies forever. You represent all that is good in our profession and are a true hero. I will always keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless....

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

October 9, 2016

Sarge, when I heard what happened to you I was heartbroken. Another good cop, family man, and brother lost. Be at peace and godspeed brother. To your family: God bless and keep you all.

Patrol copper
Los Angeles Police Department

October 9, 2016

On the day that this occurred, it got me thinking that a service call so routine to many officers can turn the lives of so many, especially those of the fallen officers. Being a recruit and starting a career during these difficult times has made me reflect that I must never get complacent regardless of the experience I may have. Sgt Owens incident had an impact on me. It made me realize that I really need to enjoy my family because once you are on the field you don't know if you will be coming home.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Owen family. God Bless You.

Recruit
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department

October 9, 2016

Hey sarge. My old partner knew you and told me of your greatness. You were a supercop and many learned so much from all you could teach them. May you rest in peace, Sir.

Lt. GJG (Retired - Reserve)
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

October 9, 2016

I never had the honor of meeting you SGT. Owens, however from what I have been hearing from classmates, reading the reflections and reading the little background on you, I know you were a great man, a great Peace Officer, and a great family man. I hope to strive to be as good as you with the standards you have left us. May you Rest In Peace and watch over us with Saint Michael the Archangel.

CAMARGO, CARLOS
LASD CLASS #417, SSG CA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

October 9, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you sergeant Owens and with all of your family. It is never easy hearing something like this happened to anyone let alone someone that devoted his life to serving in our communities diligently. I never had the privilege of being in your presence sergeant but i already know what huge of an impact you had on this department and the lives of many people who did. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace.

recruit Pasillas
LASD

October 9, 2016

Sgt. Owen, unfortunately we will not have the opportunity to meet, although I have heard and read of people speaking highly of you sir. It would have been a great honor to have met you, but as a recruit currently in class 417 for LASD, it is going to be an honor to pick up where you left off, along with other brothers and sisters in the department. My heartaches for you and family and my prayers are going out to you both. RIP Sgt. Owen Thank you for your services.

DST Recruit Class 417
LASD

October 9, 2016

RIP SGT OWENS I HAVE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN MY PRAYERS. SGT OWENS WAS A TRUE GUARDIAN. GODSPEED TO ALL.

RECRUIT MACIEL
LASD 417

October 9, 2016

Rest easy sergeant, we'll take it from here.

Police Officer G Quinn
Sanford Police Department

October 9, 2016

I wonder if his tragic dead could have been prevented. I would like to know if this was Governer Brown's great releases form the California Correctional system. Can is also be coupled with the lose of two of the Palm Springs Officers.

Greg Nichols
LAPD Ret.

October 9, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Owen!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

October 9, 2016

Thank you Sgt Owen for your dedicated service, may God bless your family and co-workers. Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant David Dewees (retired)
Volusia County Sheriffs Office
Florida

October 9, 2016

A day of Academy training was brought to a halt when the radio traffic of Sergeant Owen's incident was heard. LASD class 417 grieves the loss of such a great man and Sergeant. Sergeant Owen was an exemplary person both on and off duty, and he inspires all of the recruits just starting off careers in law enforcement to show the same dedication and commitment he did. The thin blue line just became thinner. We shall carry your memory for the rest of our careers and lives. Rest in peace Sergeant Owen.    

Recruit
Glendale Police Department

October 9, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Sgt. Owen. I never had a chance to meet him yet he's impacted my life in so many ways. Hearing how great a deputy he was makes me work harder everyday so that I can one day be as great of a man as he was. His impact on the community he served and those he served with is apparent by the amount of love and respect that has be shown. I can only hope that one day I can be as great of an inspiration as he was and still continues to be. Rest in peace Sgt. Owen.

Recruit Bernal
LASD Academy Class 417

October 9, 2016

Dear Sgt. Owen,

I never got the privilege of meeting you, but I have heard nothing but amazing things about how wonderful, courageous, inspiring, and helpful you were. I was watching the press conference after your passing, and Sheriff McDonnell said something about how all future recruits should aim to model themselves after you, because you encompassed everything that the LA County Sheriff’s Department stands for. I plan on doing just that. Hearing your story has awakened a fire inside me and a greater desire to make the world a better, safer place. You were extraordinarily brave and helpful, and I can only wish to be like you someday. I hope you know how big of a positive impact you’ve had on the world, not only in life, but also in your passing. Thank you for giving hope to those who never thought they’d feel hope again. You were a light in the dark for so many people and you will be missed and remembered every day. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Rest in Peace.

Recruit Rodriguez
LASD Class#417

October 9, 2016

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

October 9, 2016

Sir, thank you for dedicating your life to the service of others. You are an inspiration to me and my fellow recruits. To your family, I cannot begin to express my condolences. Know that you have the prayers and support of many whom you have never met.

Recruit Onderdonk
Sierra Madre PD/LASD Academy Class 417

October 9, 2016

RIP Brother

(Ret) Officer G V Daunhauer
Jacksonville Sheriff Office

October 9, 2016

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

October 9, 2016

Sgt Owen, we all feel your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and all the members of the Sheriff's Dept. Thank you for your decades of great service and God keep you in his care.

Sgt D. Bowler
Los Angeles Police Department

October 9, 2016

Dear Lord, I pray for healing and comfort for the Owens family. I pray that you protect and watch over his wife, as she continues to serve for this great department and continue to do your will. I'm currently a recruit in Class 417 and our staff spoke so highly of Sgt. Owens. I want to personally thank you Sgt. Owens for laying the path for us future Deputies. I've never met you, but I know you were such an amazing person on and off duty, and so I just want to thank you. I know you're watching over us from up above, and we as a class will continue to strive and dedicate all our accomplishments to you.

DST Class 417
LASD

October 9, 2016

God Bless you Brother

Chief Victor Araiza
El Paso ISD Police Department

October 9, 2016

Rest In Peace my brother.

Retired Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

October 9, 2016

Sgt. Owen , may god have you in his arms and give strength to your family and give us guidance and wisdom to follow your steps .

Bhutto, Deputy trainee, class 417.
Sheriff's department

October 9, 2016

Rest In Peace Seargeant! Was hearing the incident occur on the radio during our academy day and all we wanted to do was respond to your aid! Thank you for you service but most importantly thank you for the things you did off the uniform. You're truly an inspiration! We got it from here sir! LA County Sherrifs academy class 417!

Recruit
Glendale PD

October 9, 2016