A Tribute to Bernard Bowman

Raymond Bernard Bowman Sr., who worked at William & Mary for 36 years and was known as “keeper” of the Wren Building, passed away in July 2023. Bowman ensured the Wren was ready for classes, tours, weddings and countless other William & Mary traditions and events. He was awarded W&M’s Charles and Virginia Duke Award in 2009 for his exceptional service. Read a reflection from President Emeritus W. Taylor Reveley III LL.D. ’18, HON ’18 and President Emeritus Tim Sullivan ’66 on Bowman’s life and legacy at magazine.wm.edu/bernard-bowman.