Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Trooper Bowen. God bless the men and women of the Virginia State Police. I had the honor of meeting one of your finest in 1995. Trooper T.P. Phipps is a fine example of your Dept. just like I am sure that you were.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police/ Taconic Region

June 27, 2011

Trooper Bowen GOD Bless you and your family.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Ed Mooney
Survivor JEM 305 10/19/07

June 27, 2011

Rest well my brother. Your family, friends and co-workers will be in my thoughts and prayers. See you on the other side.

First Sergeant Salvatore A. Torelli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, VA

June 27, 2011

God has truly received an outstanding and honorable brother into his kingdom to serve with all of our heroic and loving brothers and sisters from Law Enforcement. Those left behind will care fot your fsmily and will keep your name and your honor alive in memory for years to come. Rest in peace brother. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

June 27, 2011

Rest in peace, Trooper Bowen. May God bless you, your family, and your fiance.

May God provide peace to the many brothers and sisters in blue who are trying to make sense of this tragedy. Just remember that God has a Master plan for all of us. This includes the plan that He has for Trooper Bowen.

Trooper Bowen has gone home and the rest of us will carry on the great work that he began here on Earth.

Trooper Bowen, your service will always be remembered. Thank you.

Lieutenant A.J. Gordon
Henrico County Police, Virginia

June 27, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You WILL NOT be forgotten.

PENNSYLVANIA PRESIDENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITED

June 27, 2011

My deepest condolences to family and friends in this time of need. Rest in peace brother, the Lord will reward you....

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro Police Dept

June 27, 2011

May the Lord be with the family and friends of Trooper Brown today and always.. Thank you Trooper Brown for your service to our country and Virginia.. Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

June 27, 2011

As I stood there with you at the crash site awaiting our brothers and sisters of the thin blue line to respond, my heart ached. The scene was surreal...I could not believe my eyes. As I ran to you, I prayed and hoped against all hope for you to take a breath...but it was not to be. Words cannot express the anguish I felt as I stood there with you. The tears I cried as I surveyed the scene. And while I did not know you...and we did not work for the same agency, we are still joined by that thin blue line. I lost a brother--a fellow crime fighter--a kindred super hero.
May you rest in peace...

Sgt. L. Muhammad
Prince George's County Police Department

June 27, 2011

God's peace and speed Trooper Bowen. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

June 27, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

June 27, 2011

God bless, and be with those left behind. Rest easy my Brother in Law, your watch on this earth is now over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County FL. Sheriffs Office

June 27, 2011

Trooper Bowen,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

June 27, 2011

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Trooper Bowen. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

June 27, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

June 27, 2011

Rest in Peace, Trooper Bowen. We'll take the watch from here. To his fiancee, his family, and his fellow members of VSP, please accept our sympathies.

Fellow Officer
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY (VA) PD

June 27, 2011

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten by the THIN BLUE LINE.

Ofc. Charles Robson (ret)
Ormond Beach PD

June 27, 2011

Trooper Bowen,, wow brother I can remember backing you up on traffic stops on my way to work on RT 3,, while I was Dumfries PD and now with NOVA PD, You were always greatful for the back up and you were always with a smile,, Condolences to your family, and fiancee,, Also brother, you worked an accident with my daughter where she was rear ended she said you were cool,,, she got it right brother,,,COOL,, you will be missed God Bless you and all the VSP and your family.

Police Officer
Northern Va Community College PD

June 27, 2011

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on? Thank you for carrying the flag Trooper Bowen.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)

June 27, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are extended to the Bowen family during this difficult time. While I know there are no words that will comfort you, The entire law enforcement community grieves with you.

Jen Withers
USMS

June 27, 2011

Trooper Bowen, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

June 27, 2011

To the family, fiance, and friends of Trooper Bowen I extend my deepest sympathy and you all are in my prayers. To Troop Bowen Fiance, like to leave you something that was given to my daughter when her Fiance Deputy Josh Norris left us. I know there are no words that can be said, since as a father it pained me not to be able to stop the hurt my daughter felt.

A LETTER FROM HEAVEN
To my fiance', some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!

Deputy Latour Retired
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

June 27, 2011

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. My condolences to your family,friends and department.

MPO E Kavanagh
VBPD

June 27, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother.

Officer Justin Tindall
Chesapeake Police Motor Unit

June 27, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Adam.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

June 27, 2011