Jay Bowen

Dear Jay:

You are my beloved first grandson. I was so proud of you when you came into the world. We don't often understand why things happen as they do, and why you were taken from us at such a vital point in your life. But, we are just thankful that we did have you for those thirty wonderful years. I don't know any young man who was more caring or sensitive to his family than you were. Even though we were separated by circumstances and by miles, I always felt that you were still...

When we have done all the work we were sent to Earth to do, we are allowed to shed our body, which imprisons our soul like a cocoon encloses the future butterfly.
And when the time is right, we can let go of it and we will be free of pain, free of fears and worries-free as a very beautiful butterfly, returning home to God...
Jay, you are forever in our hearts. I am so thankful for the your 30 years with us, it is not for me to question, you are so deeply missed, but soon we will...

Dear Jay, It has almost been a year since we lost you and it has been filled with many emotions. Each day you are thought of by me and so many people who love and miss you very much. It has taken me this long to write because I just could not find the words. It has been a difficult year for all but it has also been filled with many wonderful memories of you. I thank God for having you in our lives and pray that you will continue to watch over your family as we struggle through life's...

Jay, what to say after all?? ...that you were dear to me and that I miss you??
Every single image of my past in America starts or ends with you. Even through the tears I break a smile when I picture us. Where those days went? :) Yes my brother, we were a team.
Now I guess some other kids are getting excided about the March madness and going to the Final four... or drive down to Florida for spring break... somebody else is struggling on a basketball court... or sneaking into U of M frat...

Fist of all my thougts and prayers go out to the whole Bowen family. I really don't know how life is going to be without my best friend Jay, The person that I've knowen for 21 years, the person that I talked to almost everyday, the person that I looked up to as a true friend and most important as a brother. The most memories I have are the great times we had together growing up in Michigan. Jay loved it when I went to visit him in Flordia because, if he had a rugh week of work I was always...

Karen and I would like to offer our deepest condolences during this tough time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jay was an amazing man who was able to show me the best in life. I knew him for three years now since I came to college at FAU and in these important years he was a great influence on my life. He had that special influence on people that made him different. I am so sad that he was taken too early and I havn't been able to get over it. Going to your funeral was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I am praying for you Jay. I am so sorry for your family's loss. Jay, I'll always remember...

I remember talking to Jay over the phone this summer, while we were at the family reunion in Texas. He was so friendly and relaxed and fun to talk to. Even if it had been months since we'd talked, it always felt like we'd seen each other last week when we were on the phone. It was that natural. I could see why he was such a success in his job and loved by his friends. Jay will be missed. Cindy, Herschel, and Kyle- you are in my prayers and thoughts. Know that we are here if you ever need...

I was extremely sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. There are some situations where words so completely fail to express any real meaning.