Sgt Vincent Owens

My brother SGT. Vincent L.C. Owens and his k7 gsxr 1000

To the family of Sgt. Vincent Owens:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

Re: Sgt Vincent Owens

Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 3,500 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 254 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!

Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

For Vincent...

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

I had just gotten to the unit, and I didn't know anyone that well. Everyone was friendly but Vincent Owens kindness stood out. My last memories of him where during our early morning PT hours, running along side of him. I am deeply hurt knowing that my friend is forever gone. But he will be remembered as a leader forever in my mind.

My deepest condolences on your tremendous loss. My son is in the Navy and I can't imagine what you're going through right now. I only hope your memories of Vincent bring you some comfort and peace. Without brave and unselfish young men like Sgt Vincent Owens, I would not have the freedom I enjoy every day. I feel it's my duty now to thank him and pay respect to him and his family for their ultimate sacrifice. You have much to be proud of, Vincent truly was a Hero. God bless you in your time of need and bring you peace.

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Vincent will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .


Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

SGT VINCENT OWENS
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.

It was an honor to be one of the Patriot Guard Riders to be with the family and friends of Sgt. Owens on the day of his funeral. My heart and prayers go out to all of you at the loss of a hero.

REST IN PEACE SGT. OWENS, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms Sgt Vincent Owens. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Vincent. And to Vincent it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Vincent, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,353 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Vincent’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

To The Owens family and friends-May there be moments of quiet at this painful time. We thank SGT Owens for his awesome gift of freedom and for his courage and dedication to each of us and to this nation. We hold you in prayer with love in our hearts and tears on our faces. May God gently cradle you and bring precious moments with bright thoughts and memories of your child. Please know too that the community that surrounds you shares this enormous burden of sorrow.
God bless you. V/r Rev. Liz Wold

In Humble Tribute, to this Brave Young Soldier, who has given his life, in the Service of our Country and for Freedom, With profound gratitude for his Courage, and his Unselfish Dedication and Service.

Rest Safely now, Sgt Vincent Owens, in the Hands of God and may the Peace of God be with your loving family.
Those who Make these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them, killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

Tell them of us, and say...
For their tomorrows...
We gave our today.

I am sincerely hoping that you feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a True American Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your Loss.