RIFLEMAN OWENS.
Flags were flown in Mosgiel yesterday as a tribute to the memory of Rifleman Alexander Owens, who fell in battle on June 21. He was a son of Mr D. Owens, of Bush road, Mosgiel, and was a popular young man. He was a member of the Loyal Mosgiel Lodge, and at a social to welcome returned soldier brothers a motion of condolence with his relatives was passed. -Otago Daily Times, 6/7/1917.
IN MEMORIAM.
OWENS. — In loving memory of Rifleman Alexander Owens (18th Reinforcements), who was killed while in action "Somewhere in France," June 21, 1917, beloved eldest son of David and Jessie Owens, Bush road, Mosgiel; in his 25th year.
Do not ask us if we miss him, There is such a vacant place;
Can we e'er forget his footsteps And his dear, familiar face?
One year has passed, our hearts are sore, As time rolls on wo miss him more;
His welcome smile, his loving face, No one can ever fill his place.
Some day we hope to meet him — Some day, we know not when,
We shall clasp his hand in the Better Land And never part again.
— Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers.
OWENS. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Rifleman Alexander (Sandy) Owens (18th Reinforcements), who was killed while in action "Somewhere in France" on June 21, 1917.
There is a link death cannot sever: Fond remembrance lasts forever.
— Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, M. and J. Davidson, Mosgiel. -Otago Daily Times, 21/6/1918.
IN MEMORIAM.
OWENS. — In loving memory of Alexander Owens, who was killed in action in France on June 21, 1917.
How joyful is the hope that lingers, When loved ones cross death’s sea,
That we, when all earth's toils are ended, With them, shall be.
— Inserted by his loving father and mother, brothers and sisters. -Otago Witness, 26/6/1923.
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