Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Armstrong,
Thank you for your service to the citizens of Bridgeton.
R.I.P.
Anonymous

January 14, 2005

To those who worked with and loved Patrolman Scott Armstrong, I want to extend my most heart felt condolences. We really do feel your pain. The Columbus PD buried Officer Melissa Foster (EOW 12/04/2004) in December. Melissa was the single mother of two children. Her crusier was also hit head on by a drunk driver, while she was responding on a non-emergency run.

Just the day before Patrolman Armstrong was killed we buried an academy classmate of mine, Officer Bryan S. Hurst. He was shot and killed in a bank robbery. He was just 33 YOA and left behind a wife and a six month old baby girl.

Take comfort in the knowledge that Patrolman Armstrong is in heaven, watching over us. He was doing something he loved and wouldn't want us to grieve. Even though grieve we will, for a life cut short, a loved one taken too soon, a hero lost. This poem was left on Officer Hurst's reflections, I thought it was appropriate and would like to share it with you all.

"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.
-Unknown

Officer Jody Grube
Columbus, Ohio Police Department

January 14, 2005

Thank you for courage, and may we never forget those who walk the blue line.

Deputy Marshal Berry
EPD

January 14, 2005

Scott, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with you and your family during this terrible tragedy.

PO J Maechling
St. Louis County Police Department

January 14, 2005

God Speed to Patrolman Armstrong. We are thinking of your family and department at this tough time. Only time will ease your pain. Please know that we share in your sorrow even here in Maine.

Maine State Police

Trooper Brian P. Scott
Maine State Police

January 13, 2005

God bless you and your family. Everyone is saying a prayer.....Watch over us.

Police Officer
Tampa Police Department

January 13, 2005

We just wanted to say our hearts go out to the family and The Bridgeton Police Department for a loss of Patrolman Scott Armstrong. The Riverview Police Department and Myself Offers our condolences. He was a great officer and a even better person.

Patrolman Josh Wineinger
Riverview Police Department

January 13, 2005

May my prayers go out to your family and bless your department.

officer W.Morrell
Columbus Division of police

January 13, 2005

rest in peace sir.

Shannon
concerned citizen

January 13, 2005

You, you family, and your department are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

January 13, 2005

My sincere condolences to the fiancee of Officer Armstrong. May you take great care in knowing you were loved.

Jessica Ruhl
Surviving Fiancee of Officer Dan Starks
EOW 10.25.03
Ft Myers, FL

January 13, 2005

We feel your pain, having just burried our own hero a month ago. Remember that he is now watching out in heaven for you. Our prayers are with your family as you go through this hard time. God bless all the brave men and women in the force and their families.

Louise Landwehr`aunt of fallen officer s

January 13, 2005

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and best wishes to his family

Police Officer Michael A Baker
Kansas City Missouri PD

January 13, 2005

Hey Scott. It seems like just yesterday we were roommates at the academy. Through our ups and downs, we had a good journey. Although this tragic ending, way to follow your dreams. Till we meet again my brother. jeff

jeff

January 13, 2005

Scott,

My prayers and thoughts are with your family as you begin your final journey;another officer to stand guard at Heaven's gates.

As you protected those who were under your watch here on earth, I know you will now protect and guide other officers who will ride your beat.

God speed brother!

Detective Don Moore
Washington University Police Department-St. Louis

January 13, 2005

You will always be a hero.

Officer Dunn
Chesterfield , Mo. Police

January 13, 2005

Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.
JOHN 6:47

Sgt.
Frankfort Police

January 13, 2005

My deepest sympothy to the family, friends and co-workers of fallen oficer Scott Armstrong. Brother Scott you made the ultimate sacrifice and for that you are truly a hero. You will never be forgotten for the service you provided to your community. May you rest in peace my Brother. God Bless.

Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office,FL

January 13, 2005

peace and love for all fallen officers
and their families.

Deputy Sheriff Chris Rodriguez
San Diego Sheriff Dep.

January 13, 2005

peace and love for all fallen officers
and their families

Chris Rodriguez
San Diego Police Dep.

January 13, 2005

My deepest sympathies go out to Officer Armstrong's family, friends, and co-workers. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Stay strong and God Bless.

Daughter of a Sgt

January 13, 2005

MY PRAYERS AND LOVE GO OUT TO OFFICER ARMSTRONGS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW OFFICERS. HE HAS ENDED HIS WATCH AND WE HAVE IT FROM HERE, GOD REST HIS SOUL.

patrolman, Chad Mullen
City of Hornell NY

January 13, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Scott Armstrong. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten. May you rest in peace.

mike
Federal Law enforcement Agency

January 13, 2005

To the family, friends, and fellow officers of Ptl. Scott Armstrong, my prayers are with you all. Another victim in the war fought here in the homeland everyday. May God bless each and every one of you.

Grandson of Deputy Sheriff Tommy Fox
Lexington County Sheriff's Dept. SC
EOW: 22 August 1970

Ptl. Jeremy Benjamin
Easley Police Department, SC

January 13, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Wood River IL Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. Rest in Peace

Retired Police Officer
Wood River IL Police Department

January 13, 2005