Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Monday, May 8, 2006
Reflections for Detective Vicky Anne Owen Armel
You were a beautiful person, inside and out. God bless
your families and may they draw close to the Savior's
side.
Lynn Kole
Washington State
June 28, 2007
Vicky,
As hard as the past year has been dealing with the loss of you and Gabby, Vinnie has now joined you in watching over the rest of your brothers and sisters in blue. I can remember when you died, Vinnie said it was the end of the "Binnie and Bicky" show. Well now, you two rest in peace only a stones throw from each other at the cemetery, and I know you two are up in heaven having a good ole time together laughing about the "Binnie and Bicky" show once again. Take care of each other up there and watch over those of us down here still carrying the torch. You, Gabby and Vinnie are all heroes in the eyes of your brothers and sisters at the Sully Station. We miss each of you.
Mary
Sully
June 7, 2007
Vicky, It's been a year, but I know to everyone who knew and loved you it's still so close, I wanted to write and tell you and your family that you are still in our prayers and thoughts and will be remembered. God Bless you and your family.
Terri
FCPD Retired
May 22, 2007
One year has passed and I know the tears of love still flow from the many broken hearts left behind. You will never be forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family ever forget you. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to watch over your loved ones and those still on patrol.
Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 17, 2007
It is hard to believe that is has been a year.
Having attended high school and later being stationed in northern Virginia as a Marine, I was no stranger to the Fairfax area. I frantically called cops in Virginia and Maryland to get more details.
I doubt that any of us really expect to be attacked / ambushed while at a police station. Later that evening, I remember being so hard on some of the guys here, for being so carefree while around the station / parking lot. The actions taken by the two of You that day as You thought about the safety of other officers, I included in our Officer Safety section of our Roll Call training. Everytime that I come / leave the station parking lot, I now think of that day.
May the two of You, Rest-In-Peace.
Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
May 17, 2007
You are truly missed by your family and friends, but we will never forgotten you and the sacrifice you and your family have made.
Continue to watch over your family and brothers and sister of the Thin Blue Line.
Look Clint up for me and give him a big hug from his mother.
Connie Barker Fort Walton Beach, Fl
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04 Prattville, Al
May 17, 2007
Vicki,
I spoke of your valor to my father. He joined you later in the summer. I miss both of you. Say "Hi" to my Dad.
John
May 16, 2007
I cried when they read your name at the candlelight vigil on Sunday. Even though I never met you, you have become a very important part of my LE life. As I've read of the difference you made in people's lives and remember the ultimate sacrifice you gave; I can only hope to be half the officer you were. You will not be forgotten and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
master police officer
May 15, 2007
It is hard to believe it has been a year since that horrible day last May. Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about you and your bravery that day. I continue to pray for your husband and your children. I pray that God's grace will carry them through their journey of life and that they will always know that you are always there looking after them every step of the way.
Wife of a VA Police Officer
May 9, 2007
My wife and I went by to visit you today. Its hard to believe it has been a year and a day. The love expressed by the flowers and gifts are a wonderful sign of love and how deeply you are missed. Its still very hard for me to except the fact that you are no longer with us. As I reflect back to the last time I saw you in booking, I still remember your smile and your voice. It was so full of joy. You are on our minds every day. We think of your family as well as they attempt to find comfort. I hope you are with us each day and know how many hearts you still touch. We will see you again Vicky. Until then take care and look over us. We miss you dearly.
Friend
FXSO
May 9, 2007
ONE YEAR DETECTIVE ARMEL. WE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY.
DETECTIVE ARMEL, NEVER FORGOTTEN.
JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS
May 9, 2007
What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service.
Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI
May 8, 2007
Hey Vicky,
I miss you.Sully had a beautiful ceremony for you and Mike today out back.It's hard to believe it has been a year already.Masen reminds me of you more and more everyday and Thomas is growing up so fast. Wish you were here.
Sandy
May 8, 2007
One year ago today your tour ended. I can only imagine how difficult the days that followed were for your family and fellow officers at Sully and throughout Northern Virginia. The men and women of the Fairfax County Police department continued on, one day at a time. Just as they do one year later.
Know that you, your family and fellow officers are in my thoughts and prayers.
We continue our service in your memory.
Master Trooper
Virginia State Police
May 8, 2007
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Former Police Officer (Dist.Hghts. MD)
Warrenton, Virginia
May 8, 2007
Vicky,
Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and the ultimate sacrifice you made that saved the lives of so many others.
Thank you for your heroism and please continue to watch over your brothers and sisters on the street.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers each and every day. Your dedication to the FCPD will live on forever.
Rest in Peace.
Erin
Daughter of Fairfax Officer & Wife of Loudoun Officer
May 8, 2007
To the Armel family,
You are often in our prayers. We think and pray for you and hope that you have found peace in your memories. As my husbnad prepared to leave for the Police Unity tour , we reflected back on last year, preparing, then getting the horrible news. There are many men and women, leaving with you on their minds, carrying your heroism as their motivation. Heros are never forgotten, and although we are not in VA anymore, we will never forget. The Legacy of Vicky Armel transcends!
PD Wife
FormerFCPD/ NTPD
May 8, 2007
Detective Armel,
Both you and MPO Garbarino will not be forgotten. On this day both of your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Warriors never fade...
PFC Kyle Penman-Motor Squad
City of Fairfax PD
May 8, 2007
One year of pain and tears for your loved ones.May they take some comfort from the fact that when you were tested you were not found wanting.May Our Lord wrap His arms tightly around your loved ones, friends and brother/sister officers as they continue without you.Gone only from earthly sight.
May 8, 2007
One year ago today, God called you home, now a beautiful angel is watching over all of us in the fairfax county police family
May 7, 2007
Tomorrow will mark one year since our hearts were forever touched by the great loss of these two officers. Our family's hearts are heavy, and our prayers and thoughts are still with the entire Fairfax County family every day. God bless you, all of you. Thank you for your daily heroism.
Shawnee Ryan
Fair Oaks CAC
May 7, 2007
Thinking of you, thinking of your family, and all of those that miss you so much. I can imagine its been a long year without you. My heart and thoughts will be with everyone in Sully during the memorial. See you in DC.
A Campbell
Springdale, Ohio PD
May 2, 2007
It has been almost one year since your passing on a very sad day for all of us in Fairfax County. We hope your family is well and at peace. We will remember you always as a hero. Thank you.
John and Patti Witherspoon
Residents of Centreville, VA
May 2, 2007
As I think back on the days of your life I know I was blessed with a daughter strong in her beliefs. You demonstrated this in the last moments of your life and I will always love and remember you. Your sisters are also strong in their beliefs and I am so blessed to have given birth to three beautiful and
loving daughters. Be with your God and watch over us.
Love, Mom
Mother
April 21, 2007
Now she's breakin' hearts in heaven
Shining bright in the sky
I still hear her voice in the wind
I still thing of u in the night
Well I guess she'll never know
How much we need her so
Now it all seems funny
Kinda like a dream
Things ain't always what they seem
What a shame
anon
April 14, 2007
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