Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, and thank you for keeping the peace while you were here. It will be an honor for me to serve a police officer because of Officer Bowens and the other officers who have paid the ultimate price. My sympathies go to his wife and child, family and fellow officers. He will never be forgotten.

Pat
Baltimore, MD

February 16, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rest in peace Officer Bowens.

Officer Matthew Goodin #2125
San Francisco Police Department

February 16, 2004

Matthew,

I pray for you and your family. Thank you for your service to me and our community.

May God Bless you and comfort your family.

Anonymous

February 16, 2004

Rest In Peace Officer Bowens

Anonymous

February 16, 2004

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around except to calm their fear. If you’ve a place for me Lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."


There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."

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Pfc. Jason Spencer
Mt. Pleasant Police Department

February 16, 2004

Rest in peace, Officer Bowens. You were so young and full of potential. It makes me so angry when a young angel is taken for such a petty price. A ticket or short time in jail, or an officer's life. These things should not be happening. Rest in peace, Officer. You are a hero.

Eric

February 16, 2004

My deepest condolences to Officer's Bowens family & department. Officer Bowens died as a hero who was taken from this world too soon.

Deputy T.Englin
Pinal County Sheriff's Office,Az

February 16, 2004

It is such a shame that a young officer was taken from us by some low life. You will never be forgotton. You died a hero. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

February 16, 2004

God Bless Officer Bowens, his family and the Detroit Police Department.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

February 16, 2004

My prayers and deepest sympathies are with Officer Bowen's family during their time of grieving. He gave his life protecting others and paid the ultimate sacrifice. He will not be forgotten.

Brother of Deputy Sheriff Kevin M. Sherwood
eow 10/09/2003

February 16, 2004

Rest in peace. We have the watch now.

PFC. V. C. Hitt
Barnwell PD. Barnwell SC.

February 16, 2004

Deepest sympathy to the family and co-workers of Officer Matthew Bowens. May God grant you the Serenity to accept the things you cannot change, the Courage to change the things you can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.....May this young warrior and Blue Angel rest in peace......

Officer Debra S. McFall
East Buffalo Twp Police, Lewisburg, Pa.

February 16, 2004

Grrrr! This infuriates me. Our world is becomer more violent by the
moment. I can't believe you are so young and already have a wife &
daughter who must go thru life without you now. Life is difficult at times
and the Lord Jesus wants to help carry our burdens. He gives us many
beautiful promises in His Word to help us through our valleys. I pray you
will feel His presence and know His peace. Thank you for your service,
dedication and mostly, your sacrifice, officer Bowens. We ache from
missing you and my thoughts are with all those left behind to grieve.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

February 16, 2004

You are with God, and Your Family Now and Forever. God bless the Detroit Police Department and all their families.

State Trooper
New Jersey State Police

February 16, 2004

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends. We will keep all of you in our prayers. John 14:27



Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer Brian T. Gleason(Age 20) - Died Augusr 9, 2000

Tammy Persin

February 16, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and members of the Detroit Police Department. You will be remembered Brother.

Senior Trooper (Ret)
Oregon State Police

February 16, 2004

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends. We will keep all of you in our prayers. John 14:27



Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer Brian T.

Tammy Persin

February 16, 2004

To the family and friends of Officer Bowens, our thoughts and prayers and with you in this most difficult time. Officer Bowens, your wife and daughter lost a True Hero today. Rest in peace brother... you will not be forgotten.

Officer R. Ellis
Seattle PD

February 16, 2004

My deepest condolences to Officer Bowens' family, friends and fellow officers. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Deputy Don Cherry
Jackson County Sheriffs Dept, MI

February 16, 2004

MY BROTHER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, YOU HAVE DIED A HERO. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME. MAY YOUR KILLERS GET WHAT THEY SO TRULY DESERVE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU SERVED WELL. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

February 16, 2004

RIP
Another dark day for law enforcement.

Detective
Burbank PD (CA)

February 16, 2004

Rest in Peace. God Bless.....

PO E. Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept

February 16, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Bowens' family and co
workers,may your happy memories and friends comfort you during this
time of sorrow.

Rest in peace my friend.

Howard E. Cooke, Jr.
State Officer - Retired

February 16, 2004

May You Rest In Peace Officer.

Thank You for your duty.

I wish that one day the violence will stop and no officer ever gets killed.

citizen

February 16, 2004

God bless you Officer Matthew Bowens
and your partner Officer Jennifer Fettig.
May your families and friends find the courage to understand Gods need for you.
God Bless You, my prayers are with you and your families.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton Co. TX. Pct 2 Constable

February 16, 2004