Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Marshal Bowman,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Punta Gorda.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 29, 2023

Rest in peace Marshal Bowman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2019

R.I.P. Sir. Thank you for your service.

Sr Special Agent BNSF Railway Police K9

March 27, 2013

A Life Sentence was to light, this is one reason so many officers are slain in the line of duty. THANK YOU Marshal for doing your job and paying such a high price for being so good at it. REST WELL.......................

Formal U.S. Army officer

June 6, 2012

Rest in Peace, Marshal Bowman. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 16, 2012

WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE HEROES WHO GAVE THEIR ALL FOR US, AND YOU SIR ARE A HERO... NO MATTER HOW MANY YEARS HAVE PASSED, YOU SIR WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

January 29, 2012

On the 109th aniversary of your EOW. I just want to say THANK YOU.

A Proud Citizen

January 29, 2012

As an officer to the PGPD we always remember those who have fallen before us. The name of Marshal John Bowman still carries through the hallway today. Thank you for your service.

Jonathan Mendel
Punta Gorda Police

June 6, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 108th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 29, 2011

Remembering the HEROES who have gone before us, and you sir are one of them... We will never forget.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

January 29, 2011

You made your mark as a outstanding member of the community. You did not waiver and as a result your community if what it is today. May God continue to watch over your family. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 29, 2009

MARSHALL BOWMAN, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A TRUE HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 6, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 26, 2008

Thank you for your service, bravery, and dedication. You were one of the pioneers of Law Enforcement and are a TRUE HERO! Thank you.

R.Akans #1354
ESPD

June 5, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Marshal John Bowman as well as to the officers of the Punta Gorda Police Department. Rest in peace Marshal Bowman, your bravery and service are appreciated to this day... you will not be forgotten.

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 27, 2007

You made the supreme sacrifice brother, for which we will be eternally grateful.

Sgt. Kevin McCloy
Sheriff's Office, Charles County, maryland

July 12, 2006

Your sacrifice was not in vain; your city has prospered due in part to your bravery.

Officer B. Jacobsen
Punta Gorda PD

May 30, 2006

Rest in peace. Not forgotten.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

January 29, 2004

Rest in Peace Brother...you will never be forgotten

CPD