Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I pray the Lord bless and comfort the family, friends and peers of Inspector Robert James Bowling.

YCSIII T W Martinez
CYFD/JJS State of New Mexico

May 27, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

May 27, 2015

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

May 27, 2015

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

May 27, 2015

I worked in the same office with Robbie for the past seven years. I always enjoyed talking with him when we had chance to do so. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Trp. D. L. Metts
NCSHP

May 27, 2015

1st PSALM

Earnest Hawkins Jr.
PG County Police (ret) Maryland

May 27, 2015

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Inspector Bowling for your 24 years of service and dedication to your community.

Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks

May 27, 2015

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff, FL.

May 27, 2015

IN HONORE CASORUM
The promise; Always honored, never forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

May 27, 2015

Inspector Bowling, thank you for your service. May God comfort and bless the family this Hero leaves behind.

Deputy
TN

May 27, 2015

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

May 27, 2015

RIP Insp. Johnson. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to LE and many years of service to LE. May God be with your Family.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

May 27, 2015

Rest in Peace

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

May 27, 2015

Keeping you, your family, and your fellow officers in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise
Omaha citizen

May 27, 2015

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Inspector Robbie Johnson, and the extended law enforcement family of the North Carolina DMV License and Theft Bureau. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

May 27, 2015

R.I.P. Inspector Bowling, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles License and Theft Bureau in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you, and may God keep you in his loving care my brother as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who have Fallen "

Corporal James E Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

May 26, 2015

"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 shall 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 of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully 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 so 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 your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

May 26, 2015

Though you have been taken from your wife and all who know and love you most, you will never truly leave them as I know they will keep you forever in their hearts and minds.

God Bless and may you rest eternally in peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace Robbie. It was a privilege to have known you and to have worked with you. This is a better world because of your service. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

David E. Brock, Inspector (Ret.)
NCDMV License & Theft Bureau

May 26, 2015

Rest in Peace Inspector Bowling. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

May 26, 2015

RIP Robbie ...it was an honor to have served with you.

Capt. Mike Gaither (RETIRED)
NCDMV License and Theft Bureau

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace inspector bowling my sincere condolences to your wife into your department Godspeed as you know patrol the streets of gold your service will not be forgotten

Officer Terry Zech retired
Veteran affairs police department Detroit Michigan

May 26, 2015

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

May 26, 2015

Rest in Peace Inspector Bowling. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bowling Family and the North Carolina Div. of MV

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ

May 26, 2015

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

May 26, 2015