MATTHEW BRENT BOWEN

Matthew (Matt) Bowen was born in Fairfield, California, on April 10th, 1992. He was raised in Fairfield and attended Rodriguez High School. He then went on to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer. In 2019, Matt graduated from the Napa Police Academy and began his career with the Concord Police Department. Following the police academy, Matt earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University while working full-time as a Police Officer. In 2023, Matt transferred to the Vacaville Police Department to work closer to home to spend more time with his wife and kids. In January 2024, Matt began training to become a motorcycle traffic officer. On July 11th, 2024, Matt tragically lost his life when he was killed in the line of duty at the age of 32.

 

Matt married his wife Elizabeth in 2020 and bought their first home in Dixon, California to start their family. They had two children: their first son was born in 2021, and their second in 2023. Matt could often be found at Play4All Park with his sons on his days off from work. Play4all Park held a special place for Matt and Elizabeth as it was a place of inclusivity where all could enjoy and have fun.

 

Your donation to Play4All Park would help honor Traffic Officer Bowen by building a memorial that helps children learn how to use the crosswalk to cross the road safely.