Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

July 13, 2024

Extending our thoughts and prayers to the immediate family of Police Officer Matthew Bowen and the extended law enforcement family of the Vacaville Police Department, California.



End of Watch Thursday, July 11, 2024



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 13, 2024

Requiescat in Paces

Sergeant (Retire Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

July 13, 2024

Rest in Peace Officer Bowen. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bowen Family and the Vacaville Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

July 13, 2024

Officer Bowen, our world is full of evil people, and yet, you chose to dedicate your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jesus Espinosa
Civilian

July 13, 2024

Rest in peace.

J.R.

July 13, 2024

RIP…support and love to the family and his LEO family.

Deputy Sheriff V. Ruffin
LASD

July 13, 2024

Officer Bowen,

I'm so sorry to hear of your tragic and needless death. I'd like to thank you for your selfless service to the people of Concord and Vacaville. I will pray for your wife, your wife and children, your parents and brother, as well as all your friends, colleagues and loved ones. Rest in peace.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

July 13, 2024

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

July 13, 2024

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

July 13, 2024

Rest in Peace!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

July 12, 2024

Rest in peace my fellow motor brother ! Prayers to everyone at Vacaville PD and Motor Officer Bowens family !

Retired Lt Tom Davis
Woodland PD

July 12, 2024

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

To honor Police Officer Bowen, 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 Vacaville Police Department in Vacaville, California for Matthew’s partner and his fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent three Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Police Officer Matthew Bowen’s wife and parents.

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

July 12, 2024

Very saddened to hear one of own has lost his life in the line of duty. Although I didn't know him may the Good Lord watch over his co-workers, and his family. God Speed to you sir, thank you for your service.

SUSAN JOHNSON
Retired Law Enforcement Dispatcher

July 12, 2024

Rest peacefully my brother.

Lieutenant Greg Kouba, Victoria Co. SO,
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

July 12, 2024

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Matthew Bowen during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Police Officer Matthew Bowen.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

July 12, 2024

Descanse en Paz, Compañero !!!

Sergeant Ángel Luis Benítez 8-0475
Ponce Municipal Police

July 12, 2024

Rest easy, brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

July 12, 2024

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division

July 12, 2024

Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your department.

Officer Tommy Thomason
Security Officer

July 12, 2024

Rest Now Brother

Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

July 12, 2024

Godspeed Hero -Rest in Peace

Donald Harvey
Sgt. Retired Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Az

July 12, 2024

Gd bless you Officer Matthew Bowen, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and for your brothers and sisters from the Vacaville Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

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

July 12, 2024

Thank you for your dedicated service to the communities in which you swore to serve and protect. Thankfully community members were there to detain the suspect. Because of them, your family will be able to receive justice.

You've gained wings at a young age, you'll be able to watch out for your family forever. Ride all day, fly high!

Sgt. Nguyen #135
Personal Protective Services, Inc.

July 12, 2024

RIP my Brother,
I will pray for your Family, Friends & Law Enforcement Family.
Thank you for, your Service, Honor and Sacrifice ><>

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.)
Chaplain ><>
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.) Chaplain ><
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

July 12, 2024