Antonio Lawrence "Manny" Bowden was a loving son, wonderful brother, devoted student and a desired friend to all who knew him. We will not say his days was cut short from us, but what we do know is Antonio is an angel with the Lord now. Antonio message to everyone: When you remember me, my body may not be there because it has chosen to sleep. I'm not that far away; My soul lives on looking down and watching over you and everyone. When you feel sad and life seems so blue, just remember that my spirit has its arms around you. On those special days, times that you wish I could see that cool breeze flowing past you...Well, that will be me so don't be sad. Have no fear. God has taken me under his wing, but I'll always be near. I still watch you every minute, every day. My love and soul are with you and that's where they will stay.

From Mom: Son, I wish I could wake up and see you standing there. Then I would know that it was just a nightmare. Son, I remember when you were small and how you would hold my hand and as you grew older you became my best friend. Son, I have 19 years of memories that I will treasure and keep safe in my heart. We share a bond that time and distance can never break apart. Son, oh how my heart aches so. I would love to have you back and never let you go. Son, where there was happiness, now there is sadness. Son, how I long to hear your voice and see your beautiful smile and have you back for just a little while. Son, until that day I see you again, I will look to the sky and search among the stars for my son and best friend. Love Mom Psalms 127:3

Antonio Lawrence Bowden will be missed by a host of relatives and friends.