Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

15 months...it seems like only yesterday. Remembering you and Jen bringing prisoners in to Detroit Receiving, and you wanted to be out on patrol doing your job and not in the ED. Talking with you and Jen @ the Auto Show on detail while I was on duty with Hart Medical, about the crowd of people and the cool cars. Only Yesterday seems like a far away memory, shrouded in the phone call to "watch channel so and so, someone was shot in the 4th..." The cold day of your funeral and the feeling of loss eternal, but not really so. I'll see you again Bro, you and Jen can meet my family as you stroll heaven's gold paved streets, bored but in peace. When I arrive @ the gate, we'll catch up on things, and you 2 can show me around. But until then, I'll be doing the job, saving lives and helping others, always mindful of the sacrifice you paid on that street. Never far from my memories, and never forgotton.

Charles "Doc" Henke EMT
Fmr. Detroit Receiving ED Tech, Hart Medical EMS

May 18, 2005

I was in DC this weekend for the Memorial and the President spoke of you and Jennifer. It was great!! So RIP and keep smiling up there.

WOODFORD
Greenville, NC PD

May 17, 2005

15 months and not a day goes by where I don't think of you & Jennifer. Rest in peace.

Michigan Resident

May 16, 2005

I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING MATT BUT MY NIECE WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIM FOR A FEW YEARS IN LINCOLN PARK WHEN THEY WERE LITTLE EVEN AT THE TENDER AGE OF 37 IVE GIVEN IT GREAT THOUGHT TO JOIN THE DEPARTMENT I HAVE ALOT OF FRIENDS IN THE DPD RETIRED AND ACTIVE GOD BLESS YOU MR BOWENS MY PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU AND THE BOWENS FAMILY RIP MATT YOU ARE A TRUE HEREO

TED MADDIX

May 5, 2005

Matt,

Hey bud, Thinking of you and Jen often, G. Krupinski retired and those of us from number 4 who attended the party did a jeiger bomb in your honor, You and Jen keep a watchfull eye on those of us still working this beat in hell, My younger brother "BO" was murdered in October, Some perp B&E his house and shot him when in bed asleep. Be sure to show him the ropes up there, he's a good kid. (Love you Bo)

Your Brother in Blue
JIMMY

P.O. James Markham
Detroit P.D. 4th Pct

April 16, 2005

God Bles our Police Officers,
Keep them safe both day and night,
Give them Strenght and Courage, to
enforce all that is right!!!
Rest in Peace Officer
MATTHEW BOWENS

April 16, 2005

Matt...this new picture of you is wonderful, it really jumps off the screen at those of us who stop by here to think about you. Although I never knew you this site truly honors your dedication, loyalty, and zest for life and being a police officer. God bless you always.

April 13, 2005

A life so rich and loving, so generous and kind can't help but leave a legacy of memories behind......Rest in Pease Matthew Bowens your sacrifice will not be forgotten.....Take care of your Mom and Grandmother and watch over the rest of your family!!!!

Bowling Green KY
Banu

April 1, 2005

HAPPY EASTER MATT

March 27, 2005

Hey Matt,

We are having a fundraiser for P.O. Hayes on March 31, and I started thinking about loved ones that have come and gone on this department...

Most of my memories of you are from teaching you at the academy. Man, you looked so young, and full of life...always eager to give it your best, your sense of humor...it still amazes me that people as young as you, risk their lives everyday for this city...true hero's...

I wish we could have shared more memories together, Matt...It wasn't fair that you and Jen left us so soon...

Well, I will be thinking of you and Jen this coming fundraiser...please bless all of the hero's that still go out, day after day, and risk their butts...thanks, Matt...

Sgt. J.J.
D.P.D.

March 24, 2005

Your service is appreciated officer Bowen. Words mean so little when an officer makes the ultimate sacrifice as you did.
You were loved by many I can see, as I read the messages here.
Today I will pray a special prayer for your family as they continue to miss you.

Retired Officer

March 23, 2005

everyone misses you. we went to school together, and only talked a few times, but your loss has affected me in a number of ways. i hope to soon serve the city of detroit as you did. and will be at your memorial birthday party next weekend at vito's in your hometown, along with all the others that love and miss you.

zjs
dpd hopeful

March 21, 2005

their is never a day that i don't cry for you. Their is never a moment i don't miss you. their are so many questions i ask myself over and over again, and so many things i wish i could take back and change. So many nights i cry myself to sleep because she asks where you are or talks about you, and i don't know how to respond. She misses you. It has been extremly hard without you matt, all i had to do was give you my hand and you always made everything better. i would give everthing i have to bring you back. we miss you. Take care of mom. with all of our love forever and a day.
your wife and daughter.

March 21, 2005

Rest in Peace

Correctional Officer
Michigan Dept.of Corrections

March 19, 2005

it's so sad that you and jen are not here anymore, but you are here with all of us when we come on duty and off duty on every shift at every station. with your ultimate sacrifice it was a very eye opener for me and every detroit police officer and every other agency in the nation, and it makes me go out there and give it 110% every night. god bless you and jen and your family and we will see you soon.......your never forgotten.

P.O. Frederick Williams
DPD #7 pct

March 13, 2005

While doing geaneological research, I was made aware of this site by a helpful librarian at the main branch Detroit library. I was looking up info on a relative (P.O. Norman Towler) who was shot and killed Oct. 16, 1917 at the corner of Porter and Vinewood streets in currently #3. I was looking at the list of all Detroits fallen officers and was thinking, it sure was dangerous to be a cop in the 20s,30s,and early to mid 70s. Then I remembered officers Bowens and Fettig and realized it's always dangerous and no matter what the era, all our officers deserve our respect and gratitude. God Bless. The blue light is in the window.

Son of retired U.S. Customs Inspector
Greatful southwest side Detroiter

March 5, 2005

It's been over a year already Matt but not a day goes by that I don't think of you and Jen. You know the pain hasn't gotten any easier but I doubt it ever will. Our family just isn't the same without ya!

Give mom a hug from me and tell her we're doing the best we can without you two. Until we meet again little brother....

Jason

February 28, 2005

Just wanted you to know that I have not forgotten you. Thank you for your sacrifice, you gave all for you community, department, country,family and friends, you are a "TRUE HERO".
To the family, you are in my prayers, I know to well how difficult everyday is for you. You all are in my thoughts...
Just look up Matthew will help you through, the difficult times.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

February 17, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, February 16, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Jennifer Timathy-Ann Fettig and Police Officer Matthew Bowens who died in the line of duty on this date one year ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Fettig's and Officer Bowens' Herring’s sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

February 17, 2005

As you complete your first year in Heaven, we pray that you are resting in peace. You are truly a warrior who was worthy of recieving an eternal assignment in Paradise. Although your family feels pain from your departure, help them to find solace in knowing that you are now in a better place, looking after them. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

A Squad
Woodbridge PD CT

February 16, 2005

Dear Matt,
I cant believe its been one year that you've been gone. I never met you,but I always hurt so much about you from your big brother how proud he was of you for everything you did. Take care of your Mom and watch over the rest of your family. Love ya
Banu

Banu

February 16, 2005

Matt I'm thinking of you & your family today & always. Rest in peace.

Gail M Pabst
Jennifer Fettig's Aunt

February 16, 2005

Dear Officer Bowens Family.
I just wanted to let you know that we think Of Matt often, It is hard to believe that it's been a year since Jenny and Matt were taken from us. Please know that Matt and your family our in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely...Karol

Karol Fitzgerald
Off. Jennifer Fettig's aunt/godmother

February 16, 2005

I cant even begin to understand what the Bowens family will feel for the rest of their lives. I never met you Matt but I will never forget standing on the corner of Telegragh that cold rainy day, shivvering because i was so cold, shaking beacuse I was so angry and sobbing because I felt so sorrowfull for a family I never even met. What is happening to the world we live in? I may just be a stranger but I can honestly say that the story of Officer Matthew Bowens has touched my life.I dont know what to type to the Bowens, what do you say to a family that has encountered more grief in one year than most people ever will in a lifetime? Please know this,Matthew left footprints in peoples lives he never even met, for years to come he will be remembered by so many people. Rest in Peace Matthew, God please hold the remaining Bowens family close to you.

Saddened

February 16, 2005

May we never forget this Officers sacrifice. May His Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends Have Peace in their Hearts. Rest in peace Blue Angel

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept, Lewisburg, pa.

February 16, 2005