Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Former Police Officer (DHPD)
Fauquier County, Va

July 24, 2008

Just thinking about you.......

Lieutenant JH Albertson III
Friend, Tennessee Highway Patrol

July 19, 2008

Well, so much time has passed. I got married in September. Although you weren't there to walk me down the aisle, I know you were there in spirit. I had our picture placed for all to see at the reception, and Uncle Rick gave a wonderful speech in your honor. McCall's second parole hearing was last month. Daddy you would've been so proud of all the people that came out to support you and us. It was overwhelming. People truly loved you. I miss you.

Christina Armes Russell
Daughter

July 11, 2008

dad today has been a trying day for me i have thought about you all day. i want you to know that i love you and miss you lots. happy fathers day.

love always

jeffery

jeff armes
son

June 15, 2008

I put a candle on the wall in DC by your name during Police Week and touched your name and said a prayer for you and your family. You are not forgotten.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004

June 5, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 16, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 30, 2008

It's the holiday season...and I'm thinking of you and missing you terribly. I love you.

Christina Armes
daughter

December 17, 2007

May is always a hard time for me, especially around the week of the 17th with all the memorials going on everywhere. I have tried to stay busy with work but I still think of you. I miss you lots. I love you so much I think of you everyday.

Love ya, Jeff

Jeff Armes
Son

May 17, 2007

It's been 24 years today....You are still in my thoughts and in my heart each and every single day. You are missed terribly. I love you so much, Daddy.

Christina Armes
Daughter

March 15, 2007

warrior and hero!

February 18, 2007

I've been thinking and talking with friends recently about my experiences in the Air Force. In particular my oldest daughter who will be enlisting this week. I got to thinking about all the great memmories of "our" times stationed at Homestead. Of course my entire crews names always came to mind. But, one in particular always stood out in my thoughts, Dennis. Boy, we had some wonderful times and great conversations. We didn't do very well at keeping in contact after I left in 1979. But, I have been thinking of you and your family. I sure didn't have any idea when I typed your name into an internet search I would find anything like this. I've missed our in depth conversations, your friendship, intelligence, your downhome country charm. I suppose that's why I'm here right now. Sorry to say I will never be able to get into contact with you any time soon. Although, I did come close in 2004. I'll say my prayers for you and your family...as we said the day you met me at the front gate for the last time "Brothers for life."
Roy Schooler
Friend

Roy Schooler Maj. USAF retired/Capt. NWA
USAF Homestead FL 1975-1979

January 16, 2007

I was just thinking of you and Christmas is coming up. This is such a hard time of the year for families that have lost a loved one. Your family is not any differnt. This is such a hard time for all of the people who have lost loved ones and your family is an extended one. I have a hard time with it also. You mean a lot to me, for reasons that can not be explained. You will be missed and are very loved.

Matthew

Matthew Davidson

December 7, 2006

I can remember riding the school bus the morning you were killed our route went through the murder scene. I was very young then, and had no idea what an impact an officers death would have on me later in life. I remember when i went to work at the Sheriffs Dept., and we went by Harriman Hospital one night. A woman walked up to me and punched me in the chest. I had no idea who she was at the time, but was later told it was your wife, and she was making sure i had my vest on.

Ptlm Troy Wright
Kingston PD

May 18, 2006

SOMETIMES I TAKE FOR GRANTED THAT NOBODY HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AT RCSO, BUT COMING ACROSS THIS HAS WOKE ME UP THAT TO THE FACT THAT I NEED TO BE ALERT AND ON MY TOES FOR THE WHOLE 8 HOURS I AM ON PATROL. THANK YOU FOR YOU SERVICE TO THE COUNTY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY STILL HEAR FEELING YOUR LOSS.

DEPUTY SAM HARVEY
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

January 26, 2006

I set here thinking about you, though I have never met you. I feel like I know you anyway, and that I along with others lost you too. You are always in my thoughts, and will always be in my heart. Seeing your name on the wall at the Hall of Fame, and seeing Jeff's face, touched me in a way that no one will ever know. I know that you are with us, and will always be by our side. Jeff and Chris both are very dear to my heart and I know that you mean a lot to both of them, and me as well. Thank You Dennis, for everything.

Matthew Davidson

December 13, 2005

I was only 2 years old when your watch was ended, but I still have a great deal of respect for you. Thank you for your service to this county. You will not be forgotten.

Thomas A. Walden
Roane County 911 Center

September 8, 2005

Well like my sister said it has been a long time since our dad passed away.
I have struggled with a reflection for almost 2 yrs now. I was having a hard time dealing with the issue lately and I really can't explain why but, on a recent trip to FL myself and my partner Matthew went on a vacation and went to the POLICE HALL OF FAME(it had been 20yrs since i had been there) and it opened my eyes to alot of things. I was wanting to make peace with myself and wanted "us" to make peace with my dad. I think that I done that. While I was standing at the wall looking at his name I heard him say it is ok and he looked at me and my partner and smiled. My sister knows what I am talking about and she understands and, My partner...Matthew... knows and understands too. I want to thank the POLICE HALL OF FAME FOR ALL THERE HELP, and our friends for just being there.
I LOVE YOU DAD
I LOVE YOU CHRIS
I LOVE YOU MATTHEW for being there for me and my sister, thank you and love you all forever.
JEFFERY

Jeff Armes
son

June 10, 2005

I have only heard stories of Deputy Armes' bravery and sacrifice. Though I never met him I will always remember. He was a good friend of my grandmother and a role model for my father. My father once told me that Deputy Armes was everything that he wanted to be someday. I admire him a great deal and pray for the wellbeing of his family.
Your in my prayers,
B.Long

Chaplian Benjamin Long
Homewood Police Explorer Post 777

July 15, 2004

I first met you when you married my niece. I soon saw how happy her made her. One of my clear memories of you was coming to pick up your little girl. You were always ready to sit down with us for just a plain country supper. You seemed to enjoy those Pinto Beans right along with us. Also,when we visited you we were always treated with the same down home friendliness.
We will always remember you. Lenice Doughty

Lenice Doughty

May 29, 2004

I only knew you about 6 years. You were like a member of the family,since you were married to a cousin I regard more like a sister. One clear memory I have of you is a time you took me to church in my wheelchair when I otherwise could not have gone. Your greatest gift to me has been your lovely daughter. She is also always ready to lend a hand anytime. Rest In Peace.

Sandra Doughty

May 27, 2004

The Police Officer's Prayer

Oh Almighty God, whose great power and eternal wisdom embraces the universe,

Watch over all policemen and law enforcement officers.

Father in Heaven please give them the strength, courage and perserverance to endure

The unjust condemnation, danger, and physical abuse to which they are at times subjected.

We recommend them to your loving care because their duty is dangerous.

Dear God, grant these brave men your almighty protection,

Unite them safely with their families after their duty has ended.

Amen.

Christina Armes, daughter

March 15, 2004

21 years have passed.... wow, it's been a long time. So long ago that the only memories I have of you are like a distant dream. A good dream, one you never want to wake up from. I know I will always have those few memories of you, and the sense of pride that you have left in me. I'm very proud to be your daughter, to have a father that gave up his own life to keep ours safe. You will always be remembered by those that knew you as a good man, an honorable man. I will remember you as my hero, my role-model, my father. I love you.
Christina

Christina Armes, daughter

March 15, 2004