Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Uncle Matt,
It has been over 13 years. Even though I was 4 when you passed, I still remember our times together. I am graduating in a few days and I have to give a speech. You have no idea how badly I wish you could be there in person to see me get my diploma; however, I do know that you will be there in spirit.
I love you,
Brittany

Brittany Bowens
Neice

May 29, 2017

Some days it seems so long ago and some times it seems like yesterday, hard to believe today marks 13 years. Think of you and your family often.

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

February 16, 2017

Ofc. Bowen, words cannot describe our gratitude for your bravery and service. I still remember this awful incident as you and Ofc. Fettig served and sacrificed everything in the same precinct where my own father and his partner served and sacrificed everything 33 years earlier. You are sorely missed and will always be remembered.

Bill
Son of another fallen officer

August 2, 2016

Never a day passes that I miss your smile, your laugh, your random spontaneous adventures.... It only took one single moment to change my lifetime, that moment was the first time I layed eyes on you. What I wouldn't give for you to gaze at me at the most unexpected times that meant the most. How I tegret how much I didn't tell u enough u were absolutely amazing and touched everyone's heart who ever knew you. Your legacy will never be our loss of you, but having the blessing of knowing an angel. U live on everyday through my favorite times, my favorite moments, and my best memories. I miss you my best friend and wish that I had only one more moment with u, to simply just say I love you Matthew. Forever and a day all the days of my life.

Bowens-widow
Wife

February 26, 2016

Think of you often. Prayers to the family.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of Officer Fettig

February 16, 2016

12 years.....so hard to believe little brother. I miss you dearly.

Jason Bowens

Jason Bowens

February 16, 2016

Gone but never forgotten. It's been 11 years but seems as if it was yesterday! Thanks for watching over my partner and I while I am on the watch. Rest in Peace Blue angels. You and Jen will never be forgotten!

Jenn Paramedic
DFD

February 16, 2015

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Greater Cleveland Transit PD, Ohio
[email protected]

February 16, 2014

MY DEAR NEPHER MATTHEW,
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH WE STILL TALK ABOUT YOU MOST ALL THE TIME--ALSO YOU MOM WHOM WE HELPED RAISE--YOUR LOSS WAS A BIG THING INTHE FAMILY AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS LITTLE MATT TO US-
LEARN FROM THE PLACE YOU ARE IN FROM THE TEACHING ANGELS-MAY "JESUS" TAKE CARE OF YOU AND GUIDE YOU
LOVE,
UNCLE RON AND AUNT MARY ELLYN

RON HERR CAPTAIN WARREN FIRE DEPAARTMENT
UNCLE AND AUNT

July 9, 2013

that was my uncle matt and i miss him so much

capt. glenn ross
nephew

March 26, 2013

You will not be forgotten my brother.

Capt. Glenn Kresge
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services

February 28, 2013

It is hard to believe that nine years have past since Matthew and Jennifer were taken. My thoughts and prayers are still with the family. May God continue to touch their hearts.

DSgt. Robert Green, (ret.)
Detroit Police Department

February 16, 2013

Rest in peace; I will never forget your sacrifice.

D.M.S.

October 29, 2012

Thank you for your service and doing your part to protect this country and all who live here.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office

September 26, 2012

Rest in peace, brave warrior.

Anonymous

July 13, 2012

Even though I did not know you or your friends and family, when I heard about what happened to you all those years ago, and what your family and friends all had to endure long after you left this world, because of this tragedy, I too felt some sorrow, and even some rage. Rage at why somebody would do such a cowardly, and shameful act. That being said, I wish your family nothing but good times in the coming years.

I just wish that none of this could have ever happened, and that you could still be with us in this world. Despite that, it still brings a smile to my face, that even though you are gone, your spirit lives among those who remembered you, and continue to remember you all these years later.

Rest in peace, officer. May you walk the beat forever in heaven. May your sacrifice never, ever be forgotten.

Anonymous

April 11, 2012

just had an awesome 30th birthday party for you son. over 300 people came to honor you. your brother and pam are having a baby boy watch over them..love dad

father
father

March 29, 2012

Rest in peace brave Officer.

Michael

March 20, 2012

Rest in peace and may god bless you

Lt.J.Pease
B.P.D

February 16, 2012

A Hero may fall, but shall never be forgotten. RIP Sir, my prayers are out to your family and co-workers--stay safe Detroit.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 16, 2012

It feels like yesterday that this horrible act was done. I was the senior officer on Scout 4-5 and was on leave that night. Matthew was my regular scout car partner and I loved him like a brother. My life was shattered that day. I will never be the same. My one wish is to be able to go back to that day and ride along side of Matthew and Jennifer. I live with the daily thought 'if I were there it would have ended different.' Father Casey, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there for me during that very difficult time. You are always in my heart and prayers. I truly love you and miss you.

PO Wendy Sierra
Detroit Police Department former Sct car partner to Matthew Bowens

February 16, 2012

Eight years is not a long time. I remember the night like it was yesterday. As evil as the murders were, the true goodness of police officers and neighbors of the 4th Precinct shown through. God Bless all our Police

Fr. Patrick Casey, Chaplain
Canton Police

February 16, 2012

Eight years ago today Detroit Police Department lost two great, young and vibrant officers. Officer Matthew E. Bowens and Officer Jennifer Timathy-Ann Fettig were both shot & killed on duty while on a traffic stop. I attended their funeral and I will always honor these two fallen heroes.

Ofc. Rob Trevino
Clinton PD (MI)

February 16, 2012

Matt,
It's been eight years and it seems like yesterday I got the call from Mike telling me what had happened. I thought he was kidding because that's what you two did best...god how i wish that he had been joking! I'd give anything to have you back, to see your smile again or to hear your contagious laugh again. You were so optimistic about everyone and everything in life. You inspired so many people, including myself, to be a better person. I miss you tons and think of you all the time!

Stephanie
friend

February 15, 2012

In just a few short hours it will have been 8 years. It still feels like just yesterday. The pain doesn't go away but thankfully neither does our love for you and pride in what you did. You are a true hero and were everything I could have ever asked for in a little brother.

Love and miss you dearly,

your brother

Jason Bowens

February 15, 2012