The ardent Red was a regularly at home and away games, but tragically died shortly after being diagnosed with leukaemia in December 2015.
Owen has since been commemorated in touching fashion by his fellow supporters. An iconic flag bearing his name was created by fan group Spion Kop 1906 ahead of a minute's applause at Anfield to mark what would have been his 12th birthday. The banner has been regular fixture on the Kop at home games ever since.
His father, Mark, established the Owen McVeigh Foundation, which aims to enrich the lives of local children suffering with cancer by providing them and their families with money-can’t-buy-experiences.