Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Merry Christmas Molly

December 24, 2005

Merry Christmas Molly! I wish I could be spending it exchanging gifts with you! I still miss you like crazy. I saw your Mom and Dad a couple weeks ago! Love You!

Courtney Hall

December 24, 2005

Most loving God, you know the pain and sorrow of death; mercifully hear our prayer for those who mourn the death of Officer Bowden. The nights are lonely and the days are too long. Comfort them and bring an end to the days of tears. Bless them and bring an end to their days of sorrow. Renew them with the joy of life and bring to an end their days of mourning. Let the bond of love which you have for your people be the foundation of their hope that love never ends and that precious moments with our beloved are forever held dear in our hearts. Amen.

Robert Jackson
Oklahoma City

December 24, 2005

I was so honored to be one of the medical professionals at one of the local hospitals that Molly frequented while on duty. I came to admire her for her courage to be a female police officer and yet she always maintained such a caring and wonderful spirit.
I saw Molly after that tragic night and I will never forget the horror of that evening. Columbia lost a wonderful friend of the community and she is greatly missed. I will always remember her touch on the community and think of her fondly. God bless all the officers of Columbia police department and their hard work and dedication. And God bless the family and friends of Molly.
I will never forget her!

Autumn Fleener RN, BSN

December 16, 2005

You're now in a better place fellow sister. I will cover your watch now.

Officer Lauren Shelton

December 10, 2005

Cory,

I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your wife. It is so difficult to return to the job that you and your spouse shared. I know because I am an Oklahoma City Police Officer and my husband, Sgt. Jonathan Dragus, was killed in the line of duty on October 20, 2005. I have still not yet returned to work because it is just too difficult. He and I worked in the same division and the same shift. Other people may be able to return to work to try and get their mind on other things, but that is just not possible for you and I. I'm not sure how to return to the place where Jonathan will not be in line up, I won't hear him on the radio and I won't be able to meet him for our dinner break. You may be struggling with the same types of things.
Without ever even meeting you I feel like you come closest to knowing what I am feeling and going through.
Hopefully one day we may have the opportuniy to meet.
Although the time that you and your wife shared together was all too short, I believe that we will see our spouses again in Heaven. Try to find comfort in the fact that they are in God's perfect care now and they are watching from above. Lean on Him and He will carry you through. God Bless You!

Off. Kelly Dragus, OCPD, wife of
Sgt. Jonathan Dragus, OCPD
E.O.W. October 20, 2005

Officer Kelly Dragus
Oklahoma City Police Department

December 3, 2005

THANK YOU MOLLY,MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.YOU ARE A HERO AND YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

DEPUTY DAN CHEADLE
JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE,NEWTON IL.

December 2, 2005

HOLIDAY:

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

Molly... I cried for you...for your family... for your co-workers... your husband and your step-children. I am so sorry. And also, so grateful... for heroes like you.

To Molly's loved ones, I pray that God holds your hand through this devastating journey of grief and healing... and carries you when you cannot walk on your own.

Be safe, everyone.

LEO Loved One
LMPD, KY

November 27, 2005

May GOD give your family, fellow officers, and agency strength. For you Officer Bowden have given the ultimate sacrifice. May you Watch over all as we continue our destiny.....AMEN

Officer M. Siniscalchi

November 24, 2005

Dear Molly, It has been 9 months to this day that you left this life and stepped into eternity. Earlier today I was listening to a gospel song called "WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY THAT WOULD BE by Micheal Combs. As I was sitting here listening to this beautiful song,I was thinking of you and the sarcifice you made. Even though I did not know you, I would have been very grateful to have known you because of the person you were and that the angel you are now and for ETERNITY. MOLLY, From the bottom of my haert GOD BLESS YOU AND REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.

BILLY ARNEY FULTON,MO

November 10, 2005

I did not know you but you will never be forgotten... You did not become a HERO that day, you were a HERO the day you knew you wanted to help others in life. It saddens me that your life was taken so fast from this earth.. your brothers and sister have the watch now Rest in Peace my sister ....
my husband is also a police officer and i worry all day but knowing you have his back i feel he is always safe.. Thank you for watching out for him. Hope you have met our fallen officer off S Reeves and my Off M Saffran as we lost them in October this year. My heart thoughts and rayer go out to your family friends co-workers and the dispatchers there that got the call that day

SUSAN M BACHMAN
DISPATCHER CHESAPEAKE VA
WIFE OF OFFICER

SUSAN M BACHMAN DISPATHCER II
CHESAPEAKE VA POLICE DEPT

November 6, 2005

Cory~
I met you for the first time in September at the COPS Spouse's Retreat. I was thinking about you the other day and wondering how you were doing. I saw a wedding photo of you and your beautiful Molly in some of the online articles and it broke my heart. You two looked so wonderfully happy. It seems like there are so many of us, just getting started on what was supposed to be the most awesome journey of our lives when tragedy struck down our husbands and wives.
Please know that you are never alone Cory. There is a whole network of us that can help each other through the bad days. Although I never met your wife, I can only imagine how half of your heart is incomplete and missing. My heart aches daily for my husband as well.
Take care and please know that I am thinking of you and Molly's family.
God Bless~

Juli Verkler
Widow of Ptlm. Bryan S. Verkler EOW 12/13/03

November 2, 2005

Cory~
I met you for the first time in September at the COPS Spouse's Retreat. I was thinking about you the other day and wondering how you were doing. I saw a wedding photo of you and your beautiful Molly in some of the online articles and it broke my heart. You two looked so wonderfully happy. It seems like there are so many of us, just getting started on what was supposed to be the most awesome journey of our lives when tragedy struck down our husbands and wives.
Please know that you are never alone Cory. There is a whole network of us that can help each other through the bad days. Although I never met your wife, I can only imagine how half of your heart is incomplete and missing. My heart aches daily for my husband as well.
Take care and please know that I am thinking of you and Molly's family.
God Bless~

Juli Verkler
Widow of Ptlm. Bryan S. Verkler EOW 12/13/03

November 2, 2005

Molly~I have heard such wonderful things about you & know how special you were. Taken away too soon. I know that you are watching over the people who love you so dearly and all of your brothers & sisters who wear that shield so proud. Thank you for being such a blessing. I pray for your family & friends each & every day.
~Kat
PWO & HUGS Sister
We are all taking care of Courtney for you!

Kat Morrow~PWO/HUGS Sister/LEO Wife
PWO~HUGS~MCCF~Bridgeport Pd

October 30, 2005

Rest easy Molly - Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rex

Sergeant Rex Scism
Missouri State Highway Patrol

October 26, 2005

i'm afraid i never knew you, but it saddens me and makes me proud at the same time.

sad because our country lost an officer.

proud because you stepped up and gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Mark Cohen

October 21, 2005

To the family of officer Bowden.

Meeting you at parents retreat and identifing with the pain of the loss of
your dear Molly makes us feel close to you. Know that in the loss of our son Daniel makes us united here on earth.
Our children are in heaven resting with the Lord. They were in his will here and are in his care there. Our family will be praying for your family. Praise the Lord.

Linda Archuleta

October 7, 2005

my and my family thought and prayers are with cory and all of molly family if there is any thing me and my family can do cory e mail me

cory is one of an life long friend he is there if you need him and molly was the same way if you ever needed anything you just had to ask i have been friends with both of them before they became an couple they were an match in heven

love both of you all
york

york rehklau

October 7, 2005

I pray every night for the family and friend of Molly Bowden my wishes go to the family and friend I did not know her to well but what I heard was all the good things about her I love you Aunt Molly R.I.P.

Tabitha

September 29, 2005

"Who You’d Be Today"

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
I see your smile
I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
I still can’t believe you’re gone
It aint fair you died too young
Like the story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I’ve been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you’d be today
Would you see the world?
Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family
I wonder what would you name your babies
Some days the sky’s so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
I know it might sound crazy
It aint fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I’ve been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you’d be today
Today (repeats 5 more times)
Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
The only thing that gives me hope
Is I know I’ll see you again some day
Some day
Some day

sister officer
iowa

September 18, 2005

to officer molly bowden and family.
god bless you all and godspeed.
officer bowden has made the ultimate sacrifice in the service to her community. thank you molly. 10-42

patrolman michael mainieri
chesterfield p.d., mo

August 28, 2005

Today I was a guest speaker at a college class on patrol procedures. There were three women in the class, and I wanted all the students, but especially the women to know about your bravery and your valient fight for life.
Your life was remembered and revered
today in Brentwood, California.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD 4/24/05

August 27, 2005

MOLLY, I just wanted to say how proud I am of you. i did not know you, but it was very heart touching to follow your stories. YOU are a true HERO and I salute you for that. MAY you rest in peace and god bless you, molly.

BILLY ARNEY
MO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

August 26, 2005

Your work here has come to an end. Go forward and look after us from above. Thank You for your service. God bless the family in which you leave behind, and most importantly, God Bless you Molly.

Coplay Borough Police Dept. (Lehigh County, PA).

August 24, 2005