Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Molly

We mourn the loss of your life at the hands of a coward, we will continue on in your memory and god speed to you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you, the streets of heaven just got a little richer with your addition.

Senior Patrol Ofc Armstrong
Anchorage Police Department

February 15, 2005

I am proud of you my sister in Blue. You have done your job, one that is seldom a thankless job. May you and your husband carry on the task of enforcing the deeds that so many would not undertake. God Bless you and your family. Thank you Mam. We go where most will not go. We see what most will not see. We do what most will not do and never will. You are a true hero and a credit to your family, friends and our society.

Cpl. Mike Szempruch
Bossier City PD. Louisiana

February 15, 2005

To Corey
I can only imagine the pain you are going through. I hope you will take comfort in knowing that Molly’s love for you will live on forever. You and your sons will be in my prayers and I promise that Molly’s memory and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

To Cody & Brandon
I hope some day you will understand how special your step-mom was. She got to pick her boys and you helped give her life meaning. Know that your step-mom died protecting freedoms most people take for granted. As you grow up, never question your step-mom’s love for you. She died doing her very best to make the world you will grow up in a better, safer place.

To my brothers and sisters of the Columbia Police Department
My heart goes out to all of you. Go forward with the knowledge that you are filling in the gap of the Thin Blue Line left by Molly’s death. I know you will carry on the mission because, like Molly, you know how important your role is in keeping our communities safe.
Sergeant
Norfolk Virginia Police Dept

Sergeant
Norfolk Virginia Police Dept.

February 15, 2005

To Mollys husband, family and co-workers I send my blessings and prayers you are able to find peace. I am saddened I've lost a sister in blue that seems to have been not only have been a beautiful person, but a wonderful police officer. Im sorry Molly gave her life at such a young age. She proved to be a TRUE fighter, holding onto life for a month. My husband and I are both police officers and pray for Molly. Girlfriend I look forward to the day we meet in heaven. You will never be forgotten by your brothers and sisters from across the world.
Rest in peace, my sister.

Mary

Deputy Mary Kipness
Montgomery County Constable PCT 1

February 15, 2005

Molly, it takes courage each day to put on that badge and gun belt...it takes even more courage for you to kiss your husband and children goodbye, knowing that you may not make it home to kiss them in the morning. To the family of Officer Bowden, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, you know all too well how quickly things can happen. To the Law Enforcement family, you too are in our hearts. Stay strong, and take heart in knowing that she is in good company now, watching over you all and helping to keep you safe.

Officer Bowden, you are 10-7 ma'am, good night, God bless.

Aimee - Dispatcher - A4259
Phoenix Police Department

February 15, 2005

May God's Peace be with the family and friend of thie fine and brave hero.
romans13:4

Police Officer
Saint Joseph Missouri

February 15, 2005

The loss of Molly shakes us all to the core. I am heartened to read the stories about her life and her faith. May her death turn all LEOs toward God.

MUPD Father

February 15, 2005

molly you will always be in our hearts. Keep smiling we will all miss you greatly but we know that you are looking down on us.

Christie Payne

February 15, 2005

Sadness for the loss of a hero by Hailey Wright

Molly you will always be remembered for the beautiful person you were inside as well as throughout. You were always there for me, for your friends others that is something that will always be precious to your hearts, carried with us and will never ever forget about. So ambitious, strong-willed, so compassionate I do remember that. I can't forget the smile on your face in the halls of Hickman High School I remember it to this day. Memories in my heart and others will never go away. I love you my friend Molly and never forget words spoken especially today. I would like to send my heart out and condolences to you, your family, more of your friends, and The Columbia Daily Police Department. I have faith you are resting in Gods arms peacefully. God Bless you my friend.

Friend of Molly's- Hailey Wright

February 15, 2005

GOD SPEED

TIM MORRIS
FORMER POLICE OFFICER

February 15, 2005

I pray your family and friends find strength and comfort in the reflections left by your extended family. Know that you are never forgotten! May your spirit have a joyous homecoming, “Go rest high on the mountain”!

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

February 15, 2005

Your sacrafice will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. Rest in Peace and walk with the Lord.

Officer Susan Doherty
St. Louis County Police

February 15, 2005

Words cant express the sadness I have in my heart. I find solidarity in knowing that heaven is a better place with your presence and that I have my own personal angel riding shotgun. I will miss your smile and how you would always laugh at my stupid jokes in shift meeting. You were always "just one of the guys" and will always hold a special place in my heart.

Officer Brian Tate #1400
Columbia Mo PD

February 15, 2005

PO Bowden, what an example of courage and valor! God bless you for your service. On behalf of the entire membership of the FBI Agents Association, I send my sincere condolences to the husband, family, friends and fellow officers of PO Bowden. She died far, far too young! I pray that her husband and family will find the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, during this time of loss. Romans 13:4 NIV

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI

February 15, 2005

Molly,
You have traded in your many "cop hats" for a shiny new halo. How efficient you must have been to have fininshed your work on earth so soon! You will be missed.

To the Bowden and Thomas Families: You are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you in these troubled times.

3rd Shift Officers
University of MO Police

February 15, 2005

I am so very sorry for the loss of this wonderful young woman who put her own life at risk in order to serve and protect her community.

My prayers are with her family who are left behind to endure untold grief. May our Lord put a comforting hand on each and everyone of you.

My thoughts are also with Molly's fellow officers as they too shall feel the sadness and pain of a fallen comrade in service.

Dear ones that have chosen to serve their communities, bless you and thank you all.

Sincerely,

Lady A. Compton
Magna Carta Surety
London, England

February 15, 2005

Rest In Peace.

Police Officer II
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

February 15, 2005

HERO

Officer
Texas

February 15, 2005

God bless and rest in peace.

Ofc Noah Vig
Monroe Police Department

February 15, 2005

Your sacrifice has not gone unnoticed, even to those of us who serve overseas. I've witnessed amazing valor in my life, here in Iraq, at Ground Zero, and on the street.... Yours is no different. May all the angels in heaven embrace you.

US Army Lieutenant, Federal Air Marshal,
42nd Inf. Div. , Tikrit, Iraq

February 15, 2005

Thank you for your service . May god bless you and your family.

Missouri Capitol Police

February 15, 2005

Molly, my dearest Molly. You were a true warrior and brave soul. It is with great sadness that each day we look over to where you should be during shift meeting and realize your smile and upbeat personality will not join us in person. You fought a good fight and your memories will last with us forever. You have made each of us a better person by touching our lives. Thank you for that. May you rest in peace dear sister, we love you.

A coworker

February 14, 2005

My prayers and thoughts are with the family,friends,and co-workers of Officer Bowden.

Trooper C.E. Johnson Jr.
Virginia State Police

February 14, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Molly Suzanne Bowden and the Columbia Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Molly... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

February 14, 2005

Molly,

You will be missed by your fellow officers and family. We thank you for your services and dedication. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and fellow officers. I have numerous friends who work for the police department and still pray for their safety everyday. For those in training at LETI I pray for those who are awaiting to experience law enforcement and for their safety. You will be missed Molly....

Officer Jon Capp, Badge #210
Vandalia, MO Police Department

February 14, 2005