At first glance, it seems like an ordinary message on the tombstone. But if you look closely at the first letters, you will see that there is more to it.
very direct
The first letters form the word ‘fuck off’. A term of abuse that Owens often used, his daughter tells the local broadcaster KCCI. “It was a term he used a lot. He was very direct: if he didn’t like you, he wouldn’t talk to you.”
Cemetery is against
The family put the text on the tombstone to honor him. But not everyone is happy about that. The cemetery where Owens is located says it has been against the placement of the stone from the start. “There is no place for swearing in the place where people’s loved ones lie. Imagine lying next to this tombstone forever.”
It is not known whether the stone really needs to be removed. The family hopes he can stay. “It was not our intention to hurt people with it. We hope that people can see the humor in it.”
