Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Scott,

I can’t believe you are gone. It seems like yesterday we were working in Oak Harbor and you were making plans to move back to MO to be near your family. Every time we talked you told me how much you loved your job and the people you worked with. You were truly a good person and an even better cop. It was a privilege to have called you my friend. I’ll miss you Scott.

Detective Beth Luvera
Clark County Sheriff's Office, WA

January 13, 2005

Our condolencs to Ofc. Armstrong family and to my fellow brothers and sister officers of the Bridgeton Police Department. Our throughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I WILL FEAR NO EVIL. Psalm 23/4

Ofc.Lovallo A-Squad
W.P.D. Woodbridge CT

January 13, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Armstrong family. I hope that your brothers and sisters in Blue and your department come to the assistance of the Armstrong family in this time of need. May God watch over all of them.

Robert Gordon, Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Asst. Chief Robert Gordon (Retired)
Riverside PD, IL

January 13, 2005

I pray that your family and friends find comfort and peace in the heart felt reflections left on this site. Know that you will not be forgotten and your extended LE family will look after your loved ones. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming, “Go rest high on the mountain!”

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

January 13, 2005

Our thoughts and Prayers are with Scott,his family and friends as we mourn his sacrifice. God Bless .

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

January 13, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

January 13, 2005

What a tragic loss for our police family and community. God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 13, 2005

Rest in peace brother in blue, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman in MO

January 13, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 13, 2005

Officer Armstrong, May you rest in peace. God's speed on your eternal journey. Now the good Lord has another mighty warrior with a shield to protect his kingdom.

P.O. Timothy Tumbrink Dist 9
Saint Louis Police Department

January 13, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Your time served will never go unnoticed, nor will it be forgotten. You are a true hero. May you rest in peace.

Officer Joe Brock
Lawrenceburg,KY Police Department

January 13, 2005

Rest In Peace Brother.

Cpl. D. Johansen.
Federal Reserve System Police Services.

January 13, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that "you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of Solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy "about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is "I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works "around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. "Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" (that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, "he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, "he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is "only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan "At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, "I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits (once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, "Thank you and God bless you, son."

Officer David Carroll
Choctaw Oklahoma

January 13, 2005

Rip brother, you will not be forgotten.

S. DILLON
BRISTOL PD BRISTOL VT

January 13, 2005

Rest in peace, brother. You have gone to a better place.

Deputy James Bradford
Bradley County Sheriff Office, TN

January 13, 2005

My prayer and thoughts are with the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Armstrong.

Trooper C.E. Johnson Jr.
Virginia State Police

January 13, 2005

May you rest in peace our brother.

January 12, 2005

Our deepest condolences go out to the Bridgeton Police Department and to the Family and Friends of Patrolman Scott Armstrong. Let Brad know we miss him.

Riverview PD

January 12, 2005

When I read about Patrolman Armstrong's story my heart sank. One of my best friend's husband was killed in the line of duty the same way on October 9, 2003 in Michigan. We met because our terrible circumstances - my husband was killed in the line of duty in Michigan on July 7, 2003 - but have found great support and friendship in each other and our law enforcement family. May your fiancée and family find that friendship, comfort, love and support to guide them through this. Thank you Patrolman Armstrong for protecting us - you will never be forgotten.

Angie Marshall
surviving spouse of
Tpr Kevin M Marshall
Michigan State Police / ES Team
e.o.w 7/7/03

January 12, 2005

May God be with you and your family at this very difficult time and know that Scott will always watch over you all.

January 12, 2005

Patrolman Armstrong,

Please continue to keep watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time. Thank you for trying to make the roadways a safer place.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)

January 12, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Patrolman Scott Armstrong.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

January 12, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER ARMSTRONG AS THEY MOURN THE LOST OF THE ONE THEY LOVED AND THOUGHT SO MUCH OF. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER, NOW REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 12, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Armstrong. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

January 12, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

January 12, 2005