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Johnny Rush Bowman

Died August 19, 1984

Johnny Rush Bowman served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 5 years and 1 month. Johnny served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Edged weapon
What Happened

Trooper Johnny Bowman was stabbed to death at 4:18 a.m. when an unidentified male attacked him at his home in the 8900 block of Patterson Place in Manassas, Virginia. A suspect was identified but was never charged due to a lack of evidence. Trooper Bowman, who also served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, had served with the been with the Virginia State Police for five years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter, who went on to become a police officer.
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1972 – 1977
Also Served
Virginia State Police
Trooper
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 35-E · Line 2 cut as JOHNNY RUSH BOWMAN
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Trooper Bowman gave the Virginia State Police 5 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Virginia, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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