Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We miss you, Scott.
Hope you look down everday and see just how many lives you touched (thank you for that). May God be with your family today, and each day as they contintue to go forward. I still can't believe you're gone.

friend

January 12, 2006

Dear Family of Officer Armstrong,

I look at Scott's smiling face and know the unbelieveable pain you all are living now. I am so sorry you are having to face this day. Our precious boys are truly the heroes of this world.

Please know we share in your great sacrifice and honor Officer Armstrong's memory today.

Linda Rittenhouse, mother of Officer Matthew Rittenhouse E.O.W.9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

January 12, 2006

Scott,
It is hard to believe it has been a year since you were taken from us. It seems like just yesterday we were still making those late night phone calls to each other to see what was up. Continue to keep an eye on us and your family of blue. Tell Ralph, Nick, Kelly, and Mac hi. We all miss you Scott.

Todd Barthelmass
Missouri State Highway Patrol

January 12, 2006

Patrolman Armstrong..you - your family -friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers as they honor you on the 1 yr. anniversary of your tragic death..continue to watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE..BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a dpd
detroit, mi

January 12, 2006

PATROLMAN ARMSTRONG AND FAMILY,
I COULD ONLY READ 3 PAGES BEFORE I TEARED UP AND HAD TO STOP. IT IS SO TOUCHING TO SEE SOMEONE SO LOVED AND RESPECTED. SCOTT, YOUR SACRIFICE IS THE ULTIMATE PRICE. GOD SPEED BROTHER.

DISPATCHER9520
SAUK COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

January 12, 2006

Scott,
It still seems just like yesterday when you were so tragically taken from all of us, I still cannot believe that you are gone. I went to the cemetary today and left you two fresh roses (One yellow for our friendship and One white so that your soul and your family may rest in peace.)
The fresh flowers were a reminder how fresh the wounds still are that you are gone. I left the flowers today because I wanted to make sure that in the middle of the night at the time you were taken they would be there for you. As I went to your grave I got lost, I guess you didnt help me because it actually gave you something to smile about and mess with me about, thats OK though because now I am smiling about it. Please keep smilin like you always did and keep watch over Mom, Dad, April, Tyler, Matt, and little baby Lord knows they need that now more than ever. I miss you very much not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. Until we get a chance to meet and hang out again May Your Soul Rest In Peace and May The Angels Keep You Company.

Love and Miss Ya!

January 11, 2006

Scott-
Please watch over your family tomorrow. I know that you are with them all the time, tomorrow will be very hard for them. I feel like I know you even though we never met. Your family loved you so much. I am so glad that we met them, I just wish that you and Nick would have been here also.

I just want to remind your family that we will be here for them if they need anything.

Give Nick a big hug for me.

Kelly Brown

Kelly
Nick's sister

January 11, 2006

Hi Scott,
I can't believe it has already been a year. It seem like just yesterday we were all hanging out having fun. You are missed very much. Please continue to watch over Tyler and all your family and friends. I miss you!

Michelle
Friend

January 10, 2006

Well, It has been a year. Everyday I miss you and a day doesn't go by that I don't think of you. I keep your family in my prayers every night. Keep watch over us all and know how much you are loved and missed!

friend

January 10, 2006

Scott -

Wow... it has been a year. It seems like forever... it has been a long year.

I miss you bud - as does everyone else.

You will continue to be in our thoughts everyday.

Watch over everybody - especially Matt and April (can't believe your little sis is going to be a Mom - lets hope the kid turns out more like her than my bro).

Always.

Cpl. Scott Barthelmass
Friend/Overland Police Department

January 9, 2006

It will be one year since you were called away. A tragic loss that should never have heppened. You will always be remembered by your family, friends and the Family Blue. Keep watch over your family and help them with their grief. There are no words I can offer to comfort them as my son was also killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver while he was on patrol. The devastation this causes a family is unimaginable. All they can do is take one day at a time and keep your name alive and tell your son what a hero you are.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

January 9, 2006

Scott, I will be burning a blue light in the window. My prayers go out to you and yours.

Dustin Amundson
none

January 5, 2006

Happy New Year Scott, You have been in my thoughts everyday since you left. I hope to see you once again someday and we can fullfill that promise of getting together and hanging out. Please watch over April and Matt your family cannot and should not ever have to suffer again.

January 1, 2006

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

We all miss you.

Cpl. Scott Barthelmass
Overland Police Department

December 27, 2005

Scott, Merry Christmas!

Michelle
Friend

December 25, 2005

Hey bro,

Merry Christmas. We all gathered today at Grandmas in Illinois. It just isnt the same without you here. No more day at the hotel, it just doesnt seem right. We area headed off to St. Peters soon for mass, I still cant believe the last time that I was there was when you were buried.

Keep everyone up there in line. Tell Nick hey for Kelly, Heather, Chris and Terry. Tell Brad, Ralph, and Big Mac Merry Christmas from thbe ones that miss them.

May god bless those of us who protect.

“Greater love has no one than this, That he lay down his life For his friends.”

See ya bro!

PO Matt Barthelmass
Brother-in-Law

December 24, 2005

merry christmas scott!!
just read angie's reflection and have to say that i feel a lot of the same feelings as i reflect on this years end. i remember you being by my side three years ago when i was losing my father to cancer and how you comforted me in what was the hardest time of my life. that is up until i lost you also. i got to see your mom and dad at guns and hoses and also received your commerative pin, which i wear often to remind me of you. i also had the opportunity to visit one of your old stomping grounds this past friday night. i went with some friends to tk's. i remember all of the fun times your mom, dad, mike, yourself, and i had there. i lifted my drink and we all had a toast to your wonderful memory. your parents, tyler, mom-to-be april, matt, etc... will all need you now more than ever. i know you won't let them down because you never liked to let anyone down. i miss you calling me in the middle of the night and asking me how to run all sorts of rejis formats. i never minded, even if i was on daywatch... thought it was hilarious b/c you never could remember them. take care of yourself and all of those we care about in heaven. tell dad merry christmas, happy new year, and that i love him.

love,
meghan

co meghan murphy
maryland hts pd

December 21, 2005

Hi Scott - Been thinking about you a lot lately - Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, but the past few nights you have been in my dreams. OH how I wish those dreams were true and we could all spend more time with you! I miss calling you in the middle of the night when I needed someone to talk to or just to chat. I miss our crazy nights out! I can still hear your voice leaving me a silly voice mail! I miss our talks so much. I saved the reply card from you from mine and Brian's wedding. I guess I am a dork but I like to take it out and see your name on it and know that you wrote it. Brian's stepmom brought over some pictures of you guys when you were younger and in explorers. I love looking at those pictures you both were so cute! This is the last time I will be able to write to you before Christmas because our computer at home is broke and today is my last day at work until after the new year. Please be with your family for their first Christmas with out you. It is going to be so hard on them! I can't imagine the pain they are feeling! I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas for your 1st one in heaven. (even though it would be so much nicer if you were able to be here with your family). I miss you Scott.
Love,
Angie

Angie

December 19, 2005

I just heard, may God keep you and watch over your family.

Classmate from academy

Patorlman J. St.John
Central WA. University Police.

December 16, 2005

Hi Scott!

Friend

December 10, 2005

Brother Armstrong,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables Law Enforcement Motorcycle

December 2, 2005

God Bless and My prayers go out to you and your family

PO Mike
NYPD - 34th Pct

December 1, 2005

HOLIDAY:

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

Hi Scott - Sorry it has been such a long time since I have written. I have so much to say to you, but whenever I try to write I am at a total loss of words! We all missed seeing you at Guns N Hoses this year! Kristen and I talked to your Mom, Dad and April when we were there. It was so nice seeing them. Your dad gave us a small pin of your badge - I will wear it everyday in memory of you! They are so proud of you Scott as we all are. We all miss you so much. I remember all of the good times me, you and Meghan used to have! Her and I kept you on your toes didn't we! I still think about you all the time. I find myself wanting to call you and it breaks my heart when I remember that I can't. Please watch over your family, they need you! I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving. We love you Scott.

Angie

Angie W

November 28, 2005

SCOTT,

JUST WANTED TO DROP YOU A LINE TO SAY HELLO AND THAT WE MISS YOU. HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL FOR YOU.
KRISTEN SAID SHE SAW AND SPOKE WITH YOUR MOM DAD AND APRIL AT GUNS AND HOSES. SHE SAID IT WAS VERY MOVING SEEING THEM AND THINKING ABOUT YOU. JUST THINK, YOU ALMOST WENT INTO THE RING LAST YEAR AND DISHED OUT SOME PUNISHMENT FOR A GREAT CAUSE. I MISS THAT NIGHT WHEN WE ALL USE TO GET TOGETHER AND MEET FOR G-N-H.
IT WAS GREAT TO SEE THAT THEY NAMED THE SECTION OF 370 AFTER YOU. IT IS WELL DESERVED. ALSO CONGRATS ON GOING TO BE A UNCLE. I HEARD THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT MATT AND APRIL. I'LL HAVE TO CALL THEM AND GIVE THEM TROUBLE ABOUT ALL THE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS THEY WILL BE GETTING,HA HA.
I'M GOING TO HAVE MY ANNUAL BON-FIRE (RUNNING A LITTLE BEHIND THIS YEAR). AS ALWAYS YOUR INVITED. I'LL HAVE TO GET A HOLD OF THOSE BARTHLEMASS BOYS SO ORDER CAN BE PROTECTED. I'M ALSO GOING TO GET A HOLD OF YOUR MOM AND DAD TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO COME SEE THE OLD SHPD GANG AND THE REST.
WELL BUDDY, I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING. I KNOW THIS GOES WITHOUT SAYING, BUT KEEP ON LOOKING OVER US BOYS AND GALS IN BLUE. I KNOW YOUR LOOKING OVER YOUR FAMILY AS WELL, THEY MISS YOU SO MUCH. WE WILL BE IN TOUCH AGAIN SOON.

PSO DALE FIALA #170
DES PERES DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY

November 25, 2005