Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your years of service, you are a true hero; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

February 10, 2005

Molly,
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice and proudly wearing the uniform. I hope your family finds peace in the journey they have begun.

Sara Winfield
Wife of Brandy EOW 10/14/04

February 10, 2005

Officer Bowden rest in peace. Missouri has already had a tough year. Less than one month ago we all were shocked by the loss of Bridgeton Police Officer Scott Armstrong. Know that you are in a better place now, and we will all keep your family and loved ones in our prayers. Tell Scott we all love him and miss him. Keep those of us that protect safe.

PO M Barthelmass
Eureka, MO Police

February 10, 2005

What a beautiful woman. My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Bowden, her family, friends, and co-workers.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)

February 10, 2005

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Our son was killed while on patrol and was 20 years old as a Military Police Officer for six months. We know all too well the pain and loss that you feel. God will give you the strength that you will need for every day. Remember John 14:27, we will keep you in our prayers.

Mother Of Fallen Military Police Officer PFC Brian T. Gleason 8/9/2000

Tammy Persin

February 10, 2005

My deepest sympathy to your entire family. It's almost been one year since my brother was murdered and the pain is still fresh in my heart. God bless you all!!

Jason Bowens
brother of fallen Detroit Police Officer Matthew Bowens
(E.O.W. 2/16/04)

February 10, 2005

"The Final Inspection"

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 should 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 who carry badges can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays and at time my talk was rough... And sometimes I've been violent, because the streets are awful tough.

But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept 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 here, Lord it needn't be all that 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 judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heavens streets.
You've done your time in hell."

You've done your time. We will take over the watch now. Rest in Peace

Police Officer
Independence Mo Police Dept

February 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Bowden and the Columbia Police Dept.

Police Officer O. Dennard
Newark Police Dept.

February 10, 2005

May God be with your family! Thank you for being a hero!

LEO Wife

February 10, 2005

Once again I return to see another one gone from the thin blue line. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends,and co-workers. We all have lost a true hero, God bless Officer Bowden and her family.

Jail Officer Nick Y.
Adams County Sheriff Dept.(IN)

February 10, 2005

May you rest in peace. We'll continue your service down here.

Kenen Martinez
Stella Rural Fire Department (Missouri)

February 10, 2005

Officer Bowden, you are a true Hero. I know the grief your family is presently feeling for this sensless act of violence. I hope your brothers and sisters in Blue come to the aid of your family members to comfort them in this time of need. May God watch over your family.

Robert Gordon, father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Asst. Chief Robert Gordon, Retired
Riverside PD, IL

February 10, 2005

You fought the good fight Officer Bowden, and now you have moved on to bigger and better things...rest in peace. My heartfelt sympathies go to your family, friends and colleagues, may they find solace in remembering the good time they have had with you.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
S/A Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

February 10, 2005

God bless your family and your department.

Missouri State Highway Patrol

February 10, 2005

My prayers and sincere condolences go out to the family of Officer Bowden. Thank you for your service and your bravery. God only knows why these things happen; we will never understand how such a horrific crime can be commited, and a family destroyed forever by such a senseless action. May you rest in peace, in God's loving arms. The country mourns with your family. Forever in our thoughts and prayers; Godspeed.

Michigan

February 10, 2005

My condolenses go out to Officer Bowen's husband and family. A young life has been taken from us so soon. let us pray for another hero has left us.

Officer F. DeSousa
Detroit Police Dept.

February 10, 2005

OFFICER BOWDEN,
I NEVER REALIZED UNTIL VISITING THE SITE TODAY THAT YOU HAD BEEN FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE FOR THE LAST MONTH. WHAT A FIGHT. I BELIEVE THAT THE LORD ALLOWED YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO SAY THE THINGS THEY NEEDED TO BEFORE CALLING YOU HOME. I READ THIS SITE AND ABOUT ALL OF THOSE WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE TO PROTECT REGULARY. I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT YOU, LIKE MANY OTHERS HERE, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY ME. REST IN PEACE WARRIOR.

DETECTIVE N. NEWMAN
CLARKSVILLE P.D., TENNESSEE

February 10, 2005

My wife and I are both Raleigh Police Officers. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Raleigh, NC Police Department

February 10, 2005

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND THE DEPARTMENT. REST IN PEACE. ALOHA AND GOD BLESS.

POLICE OFFICER
HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 10, 2005

May God bless you and your family during this hard time.

Deputy
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2005

Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God...

~~~Eternally and Always~~~

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

Anonymous

February 10, 2005

Thank You Officer Bowden for your service to your community and a job well done.

My condolences to the Family and The Men and Women of the Columbia Police Department.

Cpl Barry W. Cannon
Center Hill Police Dept. Center Hill, Fl

February 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends as they go through this terrible time in their life. I wish there were something I could say to try and take some of the pain away, but there isn't. Rest in peace.

Tracie

February 10, 2005