Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you rest in peace, Officer Armstrong. Thanks you for making this world a better place. May God comfort your family as they try to make sense of this tragedy.
Mother of S/A Jay Balchunas,
EOW 11/5/04

Police Chaplain Mary Kay Balchunas
New Berlin, WI PD

January 19, 2005

My prayers and deepest condolences are with your Department, and especially with the friends and family of your fallen friend. GOD BLESS this HERO.
Stay strong, stay focused, and make SURE that Officer Armstrong will never be forgotten.

Invest. Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

January 19, 2005

Just a note to share the sadness of your loss of a husband, father, and fellow officer. To the family: Ofc. Armstrong is a Hero. He gave it all for those around him and sacrificed each and every day what most people cannot even begin to comprehend. To his fellow officers: We do understand and stand ready for that next call, knowing full well that it might be our last. Stay Safe and God Bless Ofc. Armstrong's family.

Chief Roger Green
Kibler Police Department Kibler Arkansas

January 19, 2005

Scott,
Rest in God's peace and know that your family will be looked after by your brothers in blue.

Brenda Donner/daughter of Clifton Miller

January 19, 2005

Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten.

Officer Matthew Goodin
San Francisco Police Department

January 18, 2005

my heart goes out to this fallen officer's fiancee. i lost my fiancee a little over a year and a half ago, so i know firsthand what you must be experiencing. while everyone deals with things differently, it is all very similar. please please know that you are NOT alone in all of this. it may not seem like it now, but you will make it through this. i will pray for you, along with his family. to be honest, things will get worse before they get better. and let no one tell you to 'move on'....that just doesn't happen....at least not in my own experience as of yet. you will learn how to 'carry on.' if you ever need anything, leave a message as to how i can get back in touch with you on my fiancee's reflection page.

with much love and praying for the Lord to comfort your soul and bring some peace,
Jessi Garger
Fiancee of P.O. Cole Martin EOW 4/25/03

Jessi Garger

January 18, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers of officer Armstong my prayers are with you all. Times will be dificult but always remember he died a hero and know he can look down on all of you and protect you. Officer Armstrong tell Brad his friends say hi and we miss him more then ever.

Friend of Office Brad Schultz

January 18, 2005

I served with Scott only briefly - while he was a Police Explorer at the Bridgeton Police Department. It was an honor to have worked with him and he will not be forgotten. May God bless Scott, his family, his friends, and his fellow officers. Sail on quiet waters Scott.

Former patrolman C Slater
Bridgeton PD

January 18, 2005

Rest in Peace

January 18, 2005

Officer Armstrong you are a true warrior. Although I never had the honor of meeting you, I consider you my brother. I pray that god will comfort your family in the days to come and give them peace. To the members of Bridgeton Police Dept. Stay strong and continue Scott's fight. Stay safe and Godspeed.

PSO K-9 Robert Caudill
Bristol TN Police Dept

January 18, 2005

When you hear the alert tones and the voice of the dispatcher come across the radio and advise that an officer is involved in a crash, your heart sinks and you stop breathing momentarily. Officer S. Armstong, for you I go to work everyday and try to keep our loved ones safe. May your memory never fade.

Ofc. M. O'Keefe
Orlando Police Department

January 18, 2005

Outside the police memorial in Washington D.C. an engraving reads "it isn't how these men and women died that make them heroes, it's how they lived their lives"... With regret, I will look for your name on May 15.

Prayers to your family, my brother

Patrolman
New Castle County Police, New Castle Delaware

January 17, 2005

Scott,
You are the greatest Hero to your son Tyler and as he grows up, he wants to follow in your footsteps. I promise you this, I will continue to help him see what you saw, be what you were and remind him every day of the love that you have for him.

God bless to a Hero that will live on forever......

Patrolman Jon Petrowski
Ridgefield Police Department, Ridgefield WA

January 17, 2005

We are deeply saddened at Scott's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

January 17, 2005

Rest in Peace Officer Armstrong. You did you duty and unfortunately paid the ultimate sacrifice. My prayers and thoughts are with you family.

Captain Charles Doan
Plymouth Police Department

January 17, 2005

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

PO S.HARRIS #223
CICERO PD,CICERO,IL. 3RD WATCH

January 17, 2005

Rest Easy brother, we'll take it from here.

Patrolman L. Beardsley
Wyoming, MN Police Dept

January 17, 2005

K-9 "Justice" Marion County Sheriff Duputy Brian Litz's dog EOW 7Feb.2004 received a top award last night. This shows you that we will "Never Forget " Patrolman Armstrong and the other officers who gave their lives. My heartfelt prayers are with both his dept. ,friends and family during this very difficult time.Words are NOT enough!!!I just wanted you to know I cared!!!

J.T.Fire-Medic/Veteran
Florida

January 17, 2005

Patrollman Armstrong....may your family and friends find peace in the fact that your sacrifice on this day saved the lives of countless other innocents....may your memory live forever in the hearts and minds of others at a hero....God's speed, Sir....

wife of a Sgt
Macomb County Sheriff Dept, MI

January 17, 2005

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER POLICE DEPT. WISNER, LOUISIANA

January 16, 2005

God Speed warrior. I wish I could change the outcome so you could live to be married and see your son grow to a man but I cannot. To the son always remember your Dad was the Bravest of men that did a job that no one wants and few have the guts to do. My prayers with you always.

State Trooper D Osborne/K-9 Coco
Tennessee Highway Patrol

January 16, 2005

Doc,
It seems like it was yesterday you were checking into the squadron. Next thing I know you are a reserve officer. After a short time as a provisional jailer you were were hired as a full time officer. I don't think I could have asked for a better room-mate. I was glad I had the chance to travel to Missouri and say good-bye.
You were taken from us to soon in life. Rest in peace and with honor.

Officer Mel Lolmaugh
Oak Harbor Police, Oak Harbor, Washington

January 16, 2005

May peace be with your family, for now you patrol the streets of heaven.

PO Travis Young
Chevy Chase Village Police Department

January 16, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. You have done your duty. Enjoy now your presence among the Heroes of Heroes. We all will follow sooner or later. Be assured your loved ones are not alone. We are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

January 16, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

January 16, 2005