Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Son its Christmas time and its always sad without you

your father
Dad

December 9, 2011

It's been seven years already. Rest in peace.

Anonymous

February 16, 2011

I can hardly believe that today it's been 7 years since you were taken from us. I know you're still smiling down on us and I can't wait to see you again someday. You might have been my baby brother, but you're truly my hero.

Love you little bro.

Jason

Jason Bowens

February 16, 2011

I told my 7 year old son about your courage and sacrifice today. That little guy had so many questions I could not answer. But he knows you are a true hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We continue to pray for your family and know that we "hold the line."

Formerly Dbn PD #424

Dave Stahl
DEA

February 12, 2011

Oh Matt I think of you and Jen so often. I really miss you both and to this day I still cry when I see your picture. I can't believe it is going on 7 years in a few short weeks. I know you watch over us and protect us, god~ little buddy I miss talking to you and laughing with you. We had so much fun, you kept me on my toes. I miss you so much today and everyday Matt. Until we meet again my friend. xoxo

PO
DPD

February 2, 2011

Thinking of you today. Rest in peace HERO. God bless your family.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

January 25, 2011

I hope your murderer's death was painful and he suffered horribly. Justice has been served, just not as soon as we all would have liked. Hopefully, the Corrections Officers looked the other way as this was going down...

Karma is beautiful

Rest in Peace, you and your partner are not forgotten.

PO
DPD

October 21, 2010

Justice has been served. Your killer has died. May you rest peacefully, knowing you and Jennifer, along with all the other blue angels who have been taken from us, will be forever remembered.

Anonymous

October 21, 2010

Officer Bowens, Your photo shows such a happy young man. Proud to be a police officer. God bless you and your family.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

September 20, 2010

The cry of the city like a siren's song
Wailing over the rooftops the whole night long
Saw a shooting star like a diamond in the sky
Must be someone's soul passing by

These are the streets
Where we used to run where your Papa's from
These are the days
Where you become what you become
These are the streets
Where the story's told
The truth unfolds
Darkness settles in

Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so i can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength
To carry on, carry on

Don't wanna be a hero
Just an everyday man
Trying to do the job the very best he can
But now it's like living on borrowed time
Out on the rim, over the line
Always tempting fate like a game of chance
Never wanna stick around to the very last dance
Sometimes i stumble and take a hard fall
Loose(?) hold your grip off the wall

Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so i can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength to carry on
Carry on

I thought i saw him walking by the side of the road
Maybe trying to find his way home

He's here but not here
He's gone but not gone
Just hope he knows if I get lost

Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so i can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength to carry on
To carry on

unknown281

July 26, 2010

Dear Matt: I retired in 1991, ten years before you started with the D.P.D., had we been of the same time peroid I would have been proud to have you for a partner. You handled yourself admirably, when you were attacked without warning. You and your partner are heros, that will always be remembered. Rest in peace.

D/Sgt. Bill Pendergast (ret.)
D.P.D.

July 19, 2010

Officer Bowens..another one of Detroit's finest was taken away too soon..Officer Huff..please show him around up there & make sure he takes a well deserved break..continue to watch over your family & brothers/sisters in blue..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!

Anonymous

May 5, 2010

Officer Bowens, thank-you for your brave service to the City of Detroit. You are a true hero. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

May 3, 2010

Ofc.Bowens thank you for your service and dedication, you made the ultimate sacrifice serving your community and you will never be forgotten, You brothers and Sisters in the North pay tribute to you.

Const. Michaels
Toronto Police Service

March 13, 2010

The Policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been true?"

The officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I 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've 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 officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."

God Bless you Officer Bowens you are a true hero

Anonymous

March 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 16, 2010

Matt,

You are not forgotten. I see you and Jen everyday as I sit at my desk. Rest In Peace brother. We toast you often. God bless your family and friends. God bless those in blue.

David Stahl
DEA / Fresno, CA

February 16, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 his ultimate sacrifice 6 yrs ago. May the Lord continue to comfort all those who mourn his loss.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, granddau. of LEOs

February 12, 2010

Matt, it's crazy that it's been so long since you left us. I am still deeply saddened by what happened to you. I still think about you every day. Take care bud and watch over all of us.

SES Seth Winterholler
US Border Patrol

January 6, 2010

JESUS WEPT.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

December 31, 2009

I can't believe it's now been 5 years since Mom left us to be with you but I know she couldn't bear the pain any longer of losing her baby. I love and miss you both so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think of how much different our lives should have been if it weren't for that monster. I know he's rotting away in jail but it will never make losing you any Mom any easier. You were an amazing brother and will always be my hero. Take care of Mom and keep watching over our family like we know you have.

I love you and miss you dearly little brother.

Love,

Jason

Jason Bowens
Matt's older brother

November 5, 2009

Matt,
We never met, I only know of you from a friend of mine I met working overseas, who knew you and your partner. He spoke of what a great person you were, and of the tragedy of your passing.

I know you are at peace now, rest comfortably. You have earned it, the rest of us have the watch.

G. Burgess
New Orleans Police

G. Burgess
New Orleans Police Dept.

May 28, 2009

God will indeed keep you protected now... you'll never be forgotten.

J Smith
community

April 17, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
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February 20, 2009

Dear Matt,
I think of you and your family everyday. May you continue to watch over those you hold near and dear. You'll never be forgotten. God bless you & rest in peace, Officer Bowens.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen P.O. Jennifer Fettig

February 18, 2009