Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May god bless your family and fiance,thank you for your service to this country and the state of Virginia. Our path crossed on a few occasions at one of the local coffee spots in King George. Rest in peace my brother.



Officer M. Gaines
K-9 Andy FBI Police

K-9 offiicer Michael A. Gaines
FBI Police

June 26, 2011

Rest in Peace, my brother that I never knew. To Trooper Bowen's family - stay strong and keep the faith. To my fellow Trooper brothers with Virginia, keep your heads up, stay alert, and be safe.

Trooper
Georgia State Patrol

June 26, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and Law Enforcement community of Trp. Bowen. Thanks for your service to the State of Virginia and this great Country. Rest in peace and know we will continue to stand the watch, never forgetting your sacrafice. May God continue to Bless us all...

Corporal
Fredericksburg Police Department

June 26, 2011

Rest in Peace Trooper Bowen

Lt. Sheila Jones
Fredericksburg Police Dept.

June 26, 2011

Rest easy Trooper we have the watch.

Det. P.R. Dooley
Fredericksburg Police

June 26, 2011

God bless Trooper Bowen and his family. Thank you for your service to this great nation. Rest in peace and we'll take it from here.......

Master Trooper J.R. Fleming
NC State Highway Patrol

June 26, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and members of the Virginia State Police.

Detective Daniel Donza
NYPD Police Academy Driver Training Unit

June 26, 2011

"Humbly recognizing the responsibilities
entrusted to me as a member of the Department of State Police,
an organization dedicated to the preservation of human life and property,
I pledge myself to perform my duties honestly and faithfully
to the best of my ability and without fear, favor or prejudice.

"I shall aid those in danger or distress,
and shall strive always to make my State and Country
a safer place in which to live.
I shall wage unceasing war against crime in all its forms,
and shall consider no sacrifice too great
in the performance of my duty.

I shall obey the laws of the United States of America
and of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
and shall support and defend their constitutions
against all enemies whomsoever, foreign and domestic.
I shall always be loyal to and uphold
the honor of my organization, my State and my Country."

Thank-You for your service Trooper. My prayers to your family, friends and fellow Troopers.

A Fellow Brother In Blue
Ofc. Fredericksburg Police Dept.

June 26, 2011

RIP Trooper Bowen. May the LORD be with your soul, your family and friends. We have the watch now. Protect us while we work to keep the streets, fellow officers an citizens safe as you did.

VPO M.L Buckley
Fredericksburg Police Dept.

June 26, 2011

Prayers and condolences to your family, police family, and friends. Rest in peace and rest easy now.

PO BEST - 10000
LVMPD - Las Vegas, Nevada

June 26, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 26, 2011

May God welcome you into Paradise. I pray to God that he comforts your family and friends.

Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

June 26, 2011

My deepest condolences to your family in this time of lose.
I know that no words can ease the grief you are feeling, however, I want you to know that what your Trooper did for his Community and State was appreciated.
May your spirits be comforted by knowing Adam's service made a difference. And that gave his life in the line of duty doing what he believed in, and wanted to do......... PROTECT and SERVE !!!!

You are In My Thoughts and Prayers
Sincerely,
Jeff Leonard, (Father of a NC State Trooper)
Winston-Salem, NC

Father
North Carolina HIGHWAY PATROL /STATE TROOPER

June 26, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

June 26, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bowen family. Rest in peace Trooper Bowen.

Dispatcher Drew Maldonado
Essex Sheriffs Office

June 26, 2011

To the Parents and Fiancee:
There are no words that can describe the incredible feelings you are going thru now. Only someone who has been there can possibly relate. I am so sorry for you, my heart breaks, you can tell from his picture and these reflections what a wonderful human being he was. I'm so very sorry.

To Trooper Bowen:
I cry for what has happend to you. Thank you for your service to our country and to the state of Virginia. Please keep the watch on your family now as they need you the most. Make your presence known to them, I KNOW you can do this!! You never will be forgotten, GodSpeed.

Lisa from Western Ma.
Friend of all Officers and their Families

June 26, 2011

RIP

TRP
NCSHP

June 26, 2011

We are truly saddened by this sudden and unexpected loss. Trooper, thank you for your sacrifice. May God be with your family and your agency family at this time.

Chaplain Paul Grady
Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville, TN

June 26, 2011

'Blessed Are The Peacemakers'.

RIP Trooper Bowen, our prayers to
your family, friends, and the Virginia
State Police.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

June 26, 2011

Rest in Peace brother.

Det. James P. McGrath(Retired)
Schenectady Police Dept., NY

June 26, 2011

Rest in peace brother, we have your watch from here...

Officer J.R. Beach
Lumberport WV PD K9

June 26, 2011

Rest in peace Trooper. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sergeant David Edwards
Virginia State Police

June 26, 2011

May God Welcome you with open arms and the most warmest hug. God Bless you and your family and your VSP family.

Sgt R W Miller
Chilhowie Police Dept

June 26, 2011

Rest in peace brother. God be with your friends and family.

Deputy McCoy
Tazewell County Sheriff's Office

June 26, 2011

Rest in peace brother... God be with your friends and family during their time of loss.

Deputy McCoy
Tazewell County Sheriff's Office

June 26, 2011