In Memoriam To Those Officers Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice

This page is dedicated to the Law Enforcement Officers of the Bowie Police Department who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties.  They have given their lives to protect and keep each citizen safe from harm's way. May we never forget the sacrifice that each has made. To their families and loved ones who survive we offer our consolation and firmly believe that:

"In Valor…. There is hope."

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

John 15:13

 

 


Officer
Tommy L. Roland


Officer Tommy Lee Roland was fatally injured when a truck struck his patrol car from the rear on June 4, 1959.  Flames covered the car immediately after the impact and Officer Roland suffered severe burns, was overcome by smoke and hot gases and sustained a head injury.  He was taken to the Bowie Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Officer Roland was born May 29, 1896 and lived in Montague County throughout his career.  He had been a law enforcement officer for five years, having served in Saint Jo, Texas for about one year before joining the Bowie Police Department.

Officer Tommy Lee Roland gave the ultimate sacrifice!