Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Honestly I'm very shocked. I just watched a video on the "Police Activity" channel and I see how both officers are hit by a guy's bullets. What makes me feel saddest is seeing how Officer McCowan falls to the ground and his partner does not help him. I see that she puts on a tourniquet but does not help her partner, and it gives me a very great feeling of anguish to see that no one helps the officer, no one took off his bulletproof vest, no one cut his clothes to look for wounds, they just leave him lying there and at the end of the video there is no explanation of what happened later, I had to search on Google and came across the unpleasant news that the officer has been killed in the line of duty in the line of duty. My respects and admiration from Chile, from a private security guard and former soldier of the Chilean Air Force.

GG.SS U. Dubois Z.
SEGAER

December 15, 2024

Rest in peace my brother. I often think about you and that night. You will never be forgotten. Greg was a true hero and a great man. I had the honor to graduate with Greg in 2020 at the Blount County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy class 021. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with Greg’s family who have lost a wonderful human being. Until we meet again my dearest brother.

Former K-9 Police Officer #209 Matthew T
Rockwood Police Department (Roane County, TN)

November 29, 2024

Father in Heaven, Bless the soul of this thy servant departed Deputy Greg McCowan keep his spirit with you always. Bless his family and all those who mourn his passing. Grant them comfort and peace. This we ask in thy holy name, Amen.

On behalf of President Al Tosi and VP Doug Riggin, IPA Region 14

Chaplain George E. Martin, Sr.

International Police Association
Region 14 (NC, SC, TN, GA)

August 19, 2024

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

April 25, 2024

We know from the Holy Scriptures that Peace Officers have a sacred task to enforce the laws of the land to protect the innocent and punish the guilty:

"For the policeman [Peace Officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him [her]. So, if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [Peace Officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [she] will have you punished. He [She] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should." [Romans 13: 3-5 TLB]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Clergy
Independent Christian Law Enforcement Chaplain
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

April 17, 2024

RIP Deputy McCowan. I watch the footage of your murder. It was difficult to watch.

Dan Means
Former Mahoning County Constable

April 11, 2024

Thank you for your service. I watched the bodycam footage, and that was terrible. God bless you.

Civilian: Richard Netter
citizen

March 23, 2024

Please consider changing it from “he succumbed to his injuries.” To “He Bravely died in the line of duty.”

As he didn’t die because failed which is the definition of succumbed. There was nothing he could to avoid dying from the fatal shot.

Hannah
Resident from Blount County

March 22, 2024

May Deputy Sheriff Greg McCowan's Legacy, Inspire others to continue the Nobal Pursuit of Justice and Safety for all.
God Bless the Family and Colleagues.

Survivor / Wife Chrisy Henderson
Polk County Sheriff’s Office GA.

March 1, 2024

God Bless and Rest In Peace.

Ptl. Charles Davenport
Egg Harbor Township Police Department

February 22, 2024

This is my neighboring county. It’s horrible to hear when a brother falls and I hope God carries the family forward. May Your spirit rest in peace.

Former Patrol Officer Brooks Wade
Loudon, TN Police Dept.

February 20, 2024

I watched the video of this incident, it is extremely hard to watch. He was a warrior and extremely brave to the end. Thank you for your service good sir. Rest in peace brother we’ve got it from here.

Deputy Seth Hatfield
Boyd County Sheriff Department

February 19, 2024

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

February 18, 2024

My deepest condolences to the entire McCowan family, and to his brothers and sisters with the Blount County Sheriff's Department. May Greg's soul forever rest in Heaven.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

February 16, 2024

May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of thr Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

February 14, 2024

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy McCowan. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Blount County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

February 14, 2024

Rest in Peace, my brother. We have the watch from here in Oklahoma.

Lieutenant Stephen Pappas
Mountain Park Police Department, Oklahoma

February 14, 2024

Blessed be the peacekeepers for they are the sons of god!

Deputy Jeremy Wilson
Marion County Sheriff's Office

February 14, 2024

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and colleagues in this great time of need. In this great sorrow I ask that we continue to think of all who are suffering from this horrific tragedy and violent crime. For healing and care and comfort for the partner. I pray that we all lean into God for comfort and peace.

Thank you for your service, thank you for your son and his devotion to serve. Bless you.

2Cor. 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
2Cor. 1:4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
(2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NKJV)

Chaplain Steven Spry
WPD

February 13, 2024

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

February 13, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 13, 2024

Rest in peace, Deputy McCowan. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 12, 2024

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

February 12, 2024

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Greg McCowan. Please know we are eternally grateful for Greg’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Sheriff McCowan, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Blount Couty Sheriff’s Department in Maryville, Tennessee for Greg’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Sheriff Greg McCowan.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

February 12, 2024

God bless you Deputy Greg McCowan, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

February 12, 2024