Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Bowden, thank you for your years of service and your bravery. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. My prayers are with your family, friends, & co-workers. Rest in Peace.

Friend of Ofc. Mike Hartzell EOW 04/29/0
Canfield Police Department, Ohio

February 13, 2005

Our deepest thoughts and prayers to Officer Bowden and her family. May the Men and Women of the Columbia Police Dept. grow stronger with each passing day. God speed and God bless you all.

Broward County Florida Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard

February 13, 2005

Molly,
Rest in peace. May God bless your and your family. Keep watching over the rest of your troops and all of us out here. Thanks for your great service and the ultimate sacrifice your gave. God Bless!

Officer Smigiel # K-4
Kimberling City P D, MO

February 13, 2005

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

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

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

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

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've 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 never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

February 13, 2005

If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go, Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always, Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own, And in time when men decide and feel safe to call the streets insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind. You will not be forgotten..We will see you in Elysium...

OFC Jason Crociata
Police Officer in Illinois

February 13, 2005

You will always be remembered. Your family is in our hearts.

Boone County Sheriff's Department

February 13, 2005

Molly, though I never knew you, I know you served your community bravely. You're a fellow police officer and I understand exactly why you took the oath. All of us who wear the badge will forever honor your memory. You will never be forgotten! There isn't a car stop that I go on that I don't think of you and try to imagine what you went through that night. I hope I could be as brave as you and I wish I could have been there for you that night. God Bless you Molly, you made this world a bvetter place to live in. I'm proud to call you a fellow police officer. On tuesday, I will be honored to celebrate your life and honor your memory. God speed, you are a hero!

Police Officer M. LaFramboise
Independence Police Department

February 13, 2005

All of us at Alphapointe offer our condolences and prayers to Officer Bowden's family. Molly, we'll show you 10-42 and we'll take the watch. God is good.

Brad Wilmot - Telephone Operator
Columbia MO VA Hospital

February 13, 2005

"God bless"

Chief
Watertown Tennessee

February 13, 2005

Molly our whole departments thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and the whole Columbia Police Department. You put up one big fight and in all our hearts that shows what a real POLICE OFFICER is made made. I hope to met you in heaven one day and at that time hopefully we can fight crime togather.

Patrol Officer Bobby Smith #035
Republic Police Department, Missouri

February 13, 2005

Molly, I will always remember your laughter and love for life. You have touched the life of each and every one of us here at the Columbia Police Department. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. May God Bless You, your family and all the members of the Columbia Police Department.

3rd Shift Station Master
Columbia Police Department

February 13, 2005

To the CPD and Officer Bowdens family, on behalf of the Sayreville police Department I thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless

Ptl. Anthony D'Onofrio
Sayreville Police, New Jersey

February 13, 2005

We honor you for your sacrifice on this Earth. Taps will sound for you, but you will never walk alone. You will never be forgotten. Please look over us as we continue the watch. This we'll defend.

Officer Michael B. Smith
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

February 13, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and all brothers and sister in blue during this trying time. There are no words that can make this situation better. Please just know that you are never alone, and that you have so many praying for you! God bless.

Shani Lake, former DOC Officer and fianc

February 12, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

February 12, 2005

God Bless you Officer Bowden. May you rest in peace. You, your department and your family are in my prayers.

Patrolman 1st Class
Albuquerque Police Department

February 12, 2005

My heart breaks for Molly's family and friends, for the suffering she endured and for the rest of us who will never get to meet her. God's Blessings, protection and peace to us all. You answered the call and you made a difference, Molly, now you can rest.

PO #3781
Pittsburgh Police, Pittsburgh, PA

February 12, 2005

Rest in peace my sister. Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten.

C. Cooper, Special Agent
US DoED-OIG-CCID

February 12, 2005

SIS, thanks for walking the line and protecting those in your community, And for you family I am so sorry for your loss you will be missed everyday
KNOW the thoughts of the officers of the Calvin OK are with you and your family

Patrolman Steven Amiott
Calvin Police Dept. OK

February 12, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Bowden, you have lost a true hero. May you and her fellow officers be comforted during this time. This poem was in the program for one of our Troopers who lost his life last year. God Bless everyone who puts their life on the line when they put on that uniform.
"A Hero Is"
One who never hesitates to tackle the most diffciult problems.
One who is always by your side.
One who knows right from wrong.
One who acts with pride.
A hero touches every one of us,
whether it be word or deed.
Always tending to those who find themselves in need.
When a hero leaves this earth, Yes, it's sad, but true.
All too many times,
the hero is dressed in blue.

AB
New Jersey State Police

February 12, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers of Molly, may you find comfort in each others embrace and in all the prayers that so many are sending your way.

To Molly, thank you for your commitment and courage in the face of such evil and destruction. A job well done now may you walk with the blue angels. You are a hero.

Sgt . Mary Huggins
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Fl

February 12, 2005

A routine car stop...there is no such thing. Molly has reminded all of us that life can take a tragic turn in the blink of an eye. We accept the risks associated to this life in law enforcement, because the rewards can be so great. I am not speaking of tangible rewards, but the pride and happiness of a job well done. We find comfort in comforting others, but pray for the safe return to our families, at the end of each shift. I know Molly touched many people around her... probably without even realizing it. Her life was cut short and she was not able to return home safely, at the end of her shift on January 10, 2005.
The presence of a woman in blue makes a statement to the community around her. I am deeply saddened to lose a fellow sister and role model to others. I never had the opportunity to meet Officer Molly Bowden, but the loss of a fellow sister hits home. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, partners and community. God Bless you all.

Detective Shannon Leeper #1508
Lenexa, Kansas Police Department

February 12, 2005

Another sister has laid down her life in the service of others. A more heroic, gallant act does not exist. To the family, friends and colleagues of Molly's know that she has assured herself a seat at the head table in Heaven and she will not be forgotten by her brothers and sisters left behind. YOu are gone, but not forgotten. We will carry on in your memory.

May God bless your family and continue to watch over us all.

Sgt. Will Hoyt
Bellows Falls, VT PD

February 12, 2005

Molly it was a long time ago I met you, when you were only in High School. I remember thinking what a remarkable young woman. I never realized you had entered Law Enforcement, your Mother and Father were always kind and gracious. My prayers go out to you and your family, the world has suffered a great loss of a true Hero.

Special Agent Vic Muschler
US EPA CID

February 12, 2005

Molly,
You were a true and dear friend. Although our lives took us to seperate places, you were always in my heart. We had many laughs together throughout the police academy and after when I would make my visits to Columbia and you would take me out and show me the town. I thought about you everyday and will continue to do so as long as I walk this earth. God bless your family and may he watch over them. I hope to see you again someday my newest gaurdian angel.

Officer Tim Gruhlke
Fairmont City PD, IL

February 12, 2005