Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Molly,
You were a true and dear friend. Although our lives took us to seperate places, you were always in my heart. We had many laughs together throughout the police academy and after when I would make my visits to Columbia and you would take me out and show me the town. I thought about you everyday and will continue to do so as long as I walk this earth. God bless your family and may he watch over them. I hope to see you again someday my newest gaurdian angel.

Officer Tim Gruhlke
Fairmont City PD, IL

February 12, 2005

The men and women of the Cameron Police Department share in your grief. May God be with your family (personal and professional) during this difficult time. Until we meet again.....

May this bring comfort to your family in the days to come.

Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown

Chief L. Corey Sloan
Cameron, MO Police Department

February 12, 2005

My condolences to Molly's family. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Rest in peace Molly.

Sergeant James E. Lane, Retired
Missouri State Highway Patrol

February 12, 2005

god bless you and your family and co-workers. your in our thoughts and prayers maureen rolniak (DET WILLIAM ROLNIAK eow 2-4-04)

February 12, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the Bowden Family, friends, Columbia Police Dept. and the community of Columbia. Rest In Peace sister in arms.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

February 12, 2005

Officer Bowden you are a true hero, rest in peace, and May God Bless you and your family.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos TX.

February 12, 2005

May God grant the family and friends of Officer Molly Bowden his peace. To Molly, rest in peace young Warrior, we'll take the watch from here.

Psalm 91

POLICE OFFICER
Winston-Salem, NC

February 12, 2005

Dear Molly.

My thoughts are with you and your family. C U in HEAVEN.

Nadas

Senior Constable
Queensland Police Service Australia.

February 12, 2005

RIP Sister

71
MPD

February 12, 2005

God Speed, Sister.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 12, 2005

Molly, I will never forget your love of life! Tamara and I will never forget your laugh! Corey, you will always be my brother. If I could change anything in the world, 01/10/05 would be a vacation day for Molly. Damn, I miss your smile.
Capt. Brad L. Nelson
Columbia, MO Police Department

Capt. Brad L. Nelson
Columbia, MO P.D.

February 12, 2005

To the CPD and Officer Bowdens family...my thoughts and prayers are with you....and Molly, my buddy James (EOW 9/28/01) will show you the ropes,, look for him....GOD BLESS

M.E.R.
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 12, 2005

Molly: May you rest for all eternity in the warm embrace of our lord and savior. You did well. To the family and friends of Molly: I am sorry for your loss and wish you peace.

Dep. M. Brock
LCSO

February 12, 2005

We have lost another sister in blue and our hearts are heavy.Officer Bowden,you were a fighter and a true Hero!To the family,friends and co-workers of Officer Bowden,you will be in our thoughts and prayers.We do care about you and you will always hold a special place in our hearts.There will always be a great love among the huge family of Law Enforcement Officers. Officer down is one radio transmission we dont like to hear and it is the most extreme "code 3" we will ever run.

CPL.David Hazlett
Berry Hill P.D.Nashville,Tn.

February 12, 2005

Rest in peace hero.

Ofc. G. Watts
San Francisco Police-TTF

February 12, 2005

WHAT A TERRIBLE TERRIBLE WASTE OF A YOUNG GIRLS LIFE. THIS WAS AN EXECUTION. HER KILLER IS VOID OF ALL COMMON DECENCY. MAY HE BURN IN HELL.
I FEEL SO SORRY FOR HER NEXT OF KIN MAY GOD GIVE THEM STRENGHT.

Gordon Peters (Retired detective)
vancouver police dept.

February 12, 2005

Ride Along

So you don’t like the ticket I just gave you.
Well, come take a ride with me.
A trip to the scene of an accident.
Where a person now struggles for freedom, and for life.
All because someone was in a hurry, or late for work.

You say you didn’t call me and you don’t need my help.
That this is a family matter and none of my business.
Come take a ride with me.
Where a child now cowers in the nearest corner, or bedroom closet.
They cover their ears and ask god “ please make them stop”.
Still think no one needs my help.

You’ve said all we do is eat donuts and drink coffee.
Come take a ride with me.
On the countless days after taking four calls in an hour.
We think we have time to sit down for dinner.
Only to be call away again.

You think we’re cold and have no heart.
Well, come take a ride with me.
To a place where the pipes now lay to rest.
A brother or sister who gave their life, for someone like you.
A place where tears fall like rain for their family,
For our family, and yes even for you.
Yeah, come take a ride with me.


R. S. B
2005

Deputy Marshal

February 12, 2005

May God bless and comfort the Family, Friends and fellow Officers of Officer Molly Suzanne Bowden.

Henry Edwards
Bessemer Police Department
Bessemer, Alabama

Detective Henry Edwards
Bessemer Police Department

February 12, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.... God bless

St. Joseph PD

February 12, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Columbia Police Department and the family of Officer Bowden. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain. Rest in peace Officer Bowden.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

February 12, 2005

I have just come across this site and found this sad posting for Molly. This fine young officer gave her life in the service of others. My prayers for her family and fellow officers are that God may comfort and hold them close. May we walk worthy of such love and sacrifice.

Chaplain David
UCS/NJ Ret.

February 12, 2005

condolences dear family and friends of molly i send to you. too young to die, be always in our memory. Have peace.(psalms 57:1). with love...

Brenda Security

February 12, 2005

Rest in peace Molly, You gave your life for the job you loved. May God be with your family, and parents.

Sgt. Lenore Hartzog, former
AUPD, AL

February 12, 2005

You fought the good fight. May angels lead you home. Good-night, ma'am.

D. Taylor
Phoenix PD

February 12, 2005

A PIECE OF AMERICA DIED
Somebody killed a police officer today
and a piece of America died
a piece of our country she swore to protect
will be buried with her...at her side
The suspect who shot her will stand up in court
with counsel demanding his rights
while a young widowed father must work for his kids
and spend many long, lonely nights
The beat that she walked was a battlefield too
just as if she had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half staff
to her name they will add a gold star
Yes, somebody killed a police officer today
It happened in your town or mine
While we slept in comfort, behind our locked doors
a cop laid her life on the line
Now her ghost walks the beat on a dark city street
and she stands at each new rookie's side
She answers the call, and gave us her all
and a piece of America died

Author Unknown

Lycoming County 911

February 12, 2005