Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Molly, I will miss you and your smile. It has been an honor to have worked with you. Thank you for being there for me when I needed your help. I'm sorry I was not there for you when you needed help. I know your with our Heavenly Father, I will see you again. God Speed Molly!

Safety Officer Butch Fogle
Columbia Housing Authority, Columbia Mo.

February 14, 2005

You put on that uniform and kissed your husband goodbye,
Before calling in service that night.
Protecting and serving, as a true hero does,
Defending all that is right.

An Officer in blue, a lady of the law,
A woman of honor and integrity.
You wore that badge to show the world,
How brave a true woman can be.

It seems in vain your life was taken,
Too young to go to the grave.
But your sacrifice will not be forsaken,
Nor all the lives you saved.

Walk with God now, be at peace,
On the heavenly golden streets.
Our memory of you will never cease;
Now it's time to patrol your eternal beat.

As we lay you to rest know how loved you are,
You died as true heroes do.
Be at peace with the angels, walk with God;
Molly, you're forever 1042.

-Kate Young

Kate Young, 911 Dispatcher
Callaway Co Emergency Operations Center, MO

February 14, 2005

The urgent calling of nature longs to be tested, seeks to be challenged beyond itself. The warrior within us beseeches Mars, the god of War, to deliver us to that crucial battlefield that will redeem us into the terrifying immediacy of the moment. We want to face our Goliath so we may be reminded that the warrior David is alive, in us. We pray to the war gods to guide us to the walls of Jerrico so we may dare the steadfastness and strength of our trumpet call. We aspire to be defeated in battle by powers so much greater than ourselves, so that the defeat itself will have made us larger than when we arrived. We long for the encounter that will ultimately empower us with dignity and honor....Be not mistaken: the longing is there and it's terrible and beautiful and tragic.

February 14, 2005

Dear Molly,

So sadly you have now joined the best of the best in Heaven. Your family and loved ones will talk to you often in their prayers and through their tears. In our hearts we know you are at peace, and that you know no pain. The pain will be that of your family, friends and co-workers for many years to come. My family prays for yours as we all try to heal from yet another senseless tragedy. You are another shining star in the heavens for all to look up to.

Bless you.

Diane Bawcum
Mother-In-Law; Officer Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04

February 14, 2005

Our hearts are filled with sorrow for the loss of Molly. Our love and prayers go out to all her family,friends,fellow officers.May God continue to sustain you during this time of deep sadness.
The master said," YOU DID WELL...COME AND SHARE MY JOY WITH ME." MT 25:21
Parents of Deputy Kelly Reller
Boone County Sheriff's Dept, Columbia,MO

Col(ret)& Mrs Frank X. Reller lll
residents of Columbia, MO

February 14, 2005

I know Molly is with the Lord, and she like many police officers everyday try and sometimes give their "OWN LIFE" to help calm suspects or "persons of interest/custody" before they bring them in for treatment in Emergency Rooms across the globe. She and all other police make my job more enjoyable, and safer while working in the emergency room, for I never really know what is my next patient is like -much like Molly not knowing exactly what her next traffic stop will be.. God Bless her, family, and police across the USA....

Staff Emergency Room Nurse John P. Grue
St. Vincent Mercy Hospital

February 14, 2005

What a terrible, terrible loss for all of America. May God comfort your family and fellow officers.

Associate Warden - Retired
Bureau of Prisons

February 13, 2005

Our prayers and thoughts go out to Officer Molly Bowden's family, friends and co-workers. She will never be forgotten, she died a true hero.

Sincerely,

Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor
Douglas County, Oregon
EOW 9-14-02

February 13, 2005

You will be missed by all of us in the profession. Your service to the community will not go un-noticed. However, God only picks the best of the best to join his Department. Now those of us left behind have a new bodyguard to watch over us.
Rest in peace Officer Bowden, your tour is complete.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police

February 13, 2005

Rest in peace sister. May God bless your family and Department with strength to cary on.

Officer William Inman
Birmingham Police Dept. West Precinct

February 13, 2005

Rest in peace Sister Molly, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

February 13, 2005

Take heart that those willing souls who are sacrificed at the alter of freedom in the the defense of the innocent shall forever dwell in the house of the Lord and patrol the streets of Heaven. God Bless You.

Men and Women of the
Chaffee Missouri Police Department

February 13, 2005

Lord, we ask comfort for Officer Bowden's family and friends. We ask strength and wisdom for her fellow officers. May their tears dry in time, and her memory bring laughter and love to all who knew her and respected her service.

Rest in Peace... Officer Molly Bowden. Rest in Peace

A Cop's Daughter

February 13, 2005

Molly, Thank you for being a wonder co-worker/cop, and most of all a great friend. I will miss everything about you, and I will always remember you. Have fun with your wings, and THANK YOU for being OUR HERO.

Columbia Police Department

February 13, 2005

to mollys parents please know i understand your pain after losing my 22 daughter. i am so sorry for your loss. i happen to be in columbia hospital wed and thursday and i could feel your daughters presence. May you take one day at a time and for now just breathe. jeri landon lake of the ozarks

grieving parent

February 13, 2005

God Bless Molly and her husband in this time of sorrow. My husband and I are both officers and are praying for Molly's family in their time of need. Just know that God and Molly are in heaven now together and Molly is watching out for all of us now. May God watch over your family and friends.

Police Officer Cathy Boone
Eastland Texas Police Department

February 13, 2005

Molly,
Heaven has added a beautiful angel to its force. My heart breaks for your family - especially your husband who also worked in the same departement. My first husband and I worked together (he an officer & me in dispatch). He was killed on a day that I should have been working had I not taken the day off. The road ahead will be difficult but know there are many prayers surrounding your family & friends. Please give my Calvin a hug & kiss for me...he will show you around and keep you laughing up there in heaven. Thanks for your sacrifice.

Denise - Survivor of Trooper Calvin E. T

February 13, 2005

May the Lord be with the friend's and family of Officer Bowden. And to Officer Bowden... May you rest in peace, your watch is done. Thank you for your service.

Officer Nicholas D Sherwood
Hartof Police Dept. (CT)

February 13, 2005

Having lived in Columbia for a number of years after attending Mizzou, I have followed Molly's story with great interest from the beginning. My heart and prayers go out to Molly's husband, family, and the members of the Columbia Police Department. This is by and far, the most difficult part of law enforcement, loosing one of our own. We all go willingly into this line of work, aware of the dangers, but praying they will never present themselves. Despite these dangers, Molly probably felt she had the best job in the world. To Molly's loved ones, know you are not alone in your grief and sadness, we all weep with you.

Angela Macke, Deputy Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

February 13, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Bowden and her husband, another fellow officer. May time help and heal your heart. May you suffer no more and know that you are not forgotten. Because of your ultimate sacrifice, lessons are learned from the rest of us who will continue your work. Rest and peace!

Anonymous - current police officer and w
California

February 13, 2005

God Bless you Officer Bowden. May the Lord give your family the needed strengh to go forward.

May God be with the family and co-workers of Officer Bowden...

Senior Patrol Agent
US Border Patrol, Casa Grande, AZ

February 13, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you rest in peace and watch over us all.

Deputy Mehrtens
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

February 13, 2005

My prayers go out to all family and friends of Ofc. Bowden and your mourning is shared throughout.
~GOD BLESS~

Dep. J. Leonard
Saratoga County Sheriff, NY

February 13, 2005

You touched our lives and protected us all. Thank you. We don't say it enough. Police Officers are angels. The city of Columbia is safer because of you. Molly, you are a true hero. This tragedy has brought the community closer togethor. Again, we say thank you for protecting us. God speed.

Citizen

February 13, 2005

Molly was such a beautiful woman. Now she is a beautiful angel patrolling the highways of heaven. My heart breaks for Molly's husband. Please know that you are not alone and have a whole country full of support, the men and women in blue as well as other survivors. Unfortunatly, I know all too well your pain. My husband, New Jersey State Trooper Bert Zimmerman, was killed in the line of duty a year and a week ago. We were only married 5 months.

Keep Molly's memory and spitit alive through your memories, your thoughts, and your heart. She is a true hero and is in good hands. She will no longer suffer. God Bless Molly's family.

Denise Zimmerman
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman 02-05-04

February 13, 2005