Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of officer Molly Bowden,

Oh how this hits home for our family, We have to lost an Angel. A year today, Latoya Johnson female officer killed in the line of duty, doing what she love. My condolences to your family, Molly to has a beautiful smile, God will give you strength, I look a this site every day and somehow came across Molly reflections. God will see you through.
God be with you and your family

JEWEL

August 10, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Molly Bowden and to the Columbia Police Department: I wanted to extend my deepest and sincerest condolences for the loss of your beautiful Molly when she was so brutally murdered. There are some wounds that time does not heal, and Molly's grievous loss is such a wound. So many lives forever changed by a senseless act. My entire family, including our law enforcement family of the Pittsburg Police Department, shares your agony. I will keep Molly and all of you in my prayers. May the circle of love of your law enforcment family continue to embrace you and comfort you. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for Molly's valor and her service to her community in Columbia and for the supreme sacrifice that she and her family made when your magnificant Molly gave all. Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Dept. eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya, Mother of fallen officer

August 6, 2005

To Officer Molly Bowden: I spent this morning looking at the many pages of reflections sent to honor your memory. Although only 26-years-old when you were so brutally and cowardly murdered, you touched the lives of many people with your service to the community, your passion for life, and your love of family. You fought your heart out to live in that month long battle. You are a true warrior.. a true heroine. You will never be forgotten and will always be loved. Though each lost life given in the line of duty is so precious, there are some who touch a special part of my soul and heart. You are one of those...my son also lost his life this year when shot twice, the fatal injury being the one to his neck.
Molly, as I write this I am looking at the photograph of your beautiful face with that glorious smile. Yesterday I heard a quote that we all have music in our souls, and when we leave this life we should leave it having played our music. Molly, you played your music loud and clear and your song is still being heard. May you continue to inspire your brothers and sisters in law enforcement, but especially your sisters, as your death was a reminder of both professional and family responsibilities and sacrifices. Watch over all them as they start each shift.
Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater
Pittsburg,CA P.D. eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya, Mother of fallen officer

August 6, 2005

26...and 3 1/2 years on the job,...wow, that's me...I'm sorry you had to die, but what happened to you serves as a reminder to me to always stay vigilant. I'm sorry your family had to lose such a beautiful person. RIP forever..

Patrol Officer

July 29, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Officer Bowden. My condolences go out to her family and the Columbia Police Dept. It is never easy losing a brother or sister in blue, no matter what law enforcement agency they gave the ultimate sacrafice for. These sacrifices only harden our resolve to continue the fight to protect and serve. God speed Officer Bowden.

Patrolman A. Seelig #1017
El Paso Police Dept.

July 23, 2005

Molly I just wanted to say Happy Birthday. Today you would have been 27 years old wow what fun we had last year on this day! I am still missing you and think of you daily...Love you and miss you girl.

Courtney

July 20, 2005

happy birthday molly

July 20, 2005

rip sister

July 20, 2005

To Molly,

I too am a female officer in Missouri, and to hear your story is truly a tradegy! your story is truly a wake up call to those of us who wear blue and put a badge on each night...Thank you for the example you left, your memory will live on!! 10-42.

Officer Sheena Grigsby
Holden Police Department

July 19, 2005

MY HEARTFELT SORROW AND PRAYERS ARE FOR OFFICER MOLLY BOWDEN AND HER HUSBAND AND FAMILY... A TRUE HERO...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE IN PROTECTING THE CITIZENS OF THE COLUMBIA POLICE DEPARTMENT IN WHICH YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE SO BRAVELY. I AM THE MOTHER OF A YOUNG PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICER AND MY HUSBAND WHO IS NOW RETIRED AND I KNOW THE DANGERS THAT ARE ALL AROUND THE OFFICERS OF OUR COUNTRY THERE ISNT A NIGHT THAT ENDS WITHOUT PRAYERS FOR OUR OFFICERS. GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU SLEEP WITH GOD AND PATROL THE HEAVENS . RESPECTFULLY, KATHI HALLIGAN, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

July 17, 2005

Heaven has gained another hero, Gods speed Officer Bowden. 10-7

Sergeant Kristiansen
HMKG, Army Reserves, Norway, Retired

July 6, 2005

God Bless. May your sacrifice never be forgotten.

Reserve P.O. R. Cornelius
Fulton Police Department

July 3, 2005

Molly, Rest with the angels and remember, your comrades and community miss you as much today as yesterday. See you one day on God's plane!

Scott Parker Police Officer # 584
Itasca Police Department, Texas

June 26, 2005

Police Officer Molly Suzanne Bowden,
Your story has touched many far and wide Molly, I am proof I live in Australia and have followed your story for months, It is people like you Molly who make me proud to belong to the race we are it is just a pity that you have to become a Blue Angel for us to aknowledge you for what you are.Thank you Molly Bowden and all the other Blue Angels from around the world for giveing us a place we can be safe in,it is just sad that so many of you have to make the sacrifice you do.

June 18, 2005

i'm sorry, i am not a police officer, I just wanted to say how sorry I am to the family and friend's of officer molly suzanne bowden. I really hope the pain of losing a loved one and a professional get's better with time. thank you and god bless.

larry summers

June 14, 2005

Molly, you are a true hero and as a sister officer I will remember you and your sacrifice. My prayers go out to this officers family, friends and colleagues. Rest in Peace Ofcr. Bowden.

Ofcr. Sherri Thornhill
Fresno PD (Ca)

June 9, 2005

You are a true Hero and will never be forgotten by the Blue Family. Keep watch over your family and brothers and sisters in Blue. One act of violence destroyed so many dreams and has broken so many hearts.

Robert Gordon, father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, IL

May 30, 2005

Thank you for your sacifice. May God continue to be with you and your family through their time of need. Please look out for all of us in Law Enforcement. God Bless you Officer Bowden....

Patrolman
WPD

May 25, 2005

I did not know you Molly, but like many others, I have followed your story across the miles. On this National Peace Officers' Day, I want you to know that you have touched many lives across the Nation. You are truly a hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for what I have learned from you. You have changed my life forever.

Wife of a CA officer

May 15, 2005

Molly, It has been four months since you were shot. Tamara and I think of you every day. You will NEVER be forgotten. We love you and always will.

Capt. Brad L. Nelson
Columbia, MO P.D.

May 11, 2005

Your death will never be forgatten. I never knew you but in your death you touched my life.

May 11, 2005

My thoughts to Mrs Bowdens family and friends. You won't be forgotten.

Dispatcher/Jailer - John Axsom
Grundy County Sheriff's Dept., Trenton, MO

May 7, 2005

Molly,
i couldnt believe it when i heard the news flash, my heart skipped a beat you were the most beautifull person ive ever met,inside and out. your an angel up above now, as you were here on earth ill love you for life.
I take comfort in knowing that if you touched everyone's heart you met, even a tenth of the way you touched mine then the world is a little better and safer.
4-h friend 4-ever Jeremy Link
columbia,mo

May 6, 2005

My husband and I, both patrol officers with ORPD, were sitting in the living room watching COPS tonight, when I saw this news.

I could not finish reading the details without sobbing. I cannot imagine the pain and loss that Molly's husband must feeling.

Our prayers are with Molly's family and department. I realize there are no words for things like this, just please know that Molly's story will be passed on to all our brothers and sisters in Anderson County, Tn.

Be safe. Survive. God Bless.

Respectfully,
Officers Candace and Josh West

Officer Candace West
Oak Ridge Police Department, TN

May 4, 2005

I have only sadness in my heart at the death of Molly. I have spoken with her many times when I would see her around town and while working with her husband. I know that no words that I leave written here would soothe any of the pain to her family or friends, but wish to say that if they so request it, that Columbia stands ready to help them in any way possible. May God be with you and know that we stand ready to help you in your time of need. Columbia mourns the loss of a great Officer, while they mourn the loss of a great step-mother, daughter, wife and friend. Molly, when you ask what took us so long, we can only reply that we were remembering you. God Bless.

Detention Officer KAR
CCDC

May 2, 2005