Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Vicky,
I didn't know you even though we worked for the same agency. But I know a lot of people who do know you and you are very much loved and adored. You will be missed (even by those who didn't know you) and you will never be forgotten. You are true hero and may you rest in peace.

Connie Yates
FFX CO PD

May 15, 2006

Thank you for your service Detective Armel..... rest easy my sister in blue..... the watch is ours......

"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of GOD" - Matthew 5:9

Senior Patrol Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department

May 15, 2006

One week ago today God called home a very special Angel, I have cried many tears for you and your family. I worked at pscc, and meet you during a ride along at reston, you smiled at me and said hi. I remember thinking you had such a wonderful happy glow about you. Thank you for all you did for everyone. I believe you saved many lives. You will never be forgotten, you are my hero. God bless you and your family.

wife , sister and friend of fairfax county police

May 15, 2006

God speed. Rest in peace, your work here is done.

citizen
Phoenix Police Dept.

May 15, 2006

Vicky,
For a week now, every morning I wake up and think of you. My next thought is: It wasn't real...I was just dreaming. But then I realize, it really did happen. I shared this with another of your former coworkers and found that he had been experiencing the same thing. You have so many fans, Vick. You were a great cop, and a great friend. I met you almost 10 years ago now, when you were a firearms instructor and I was in the Academy. You made such an impression on me then. Then, after graduation I found that you had been assigned to Reston as well. We worked together on a lot of cases over the years. Recently, you came to our team to identify a suspect from a video from a case you were working. We knew your suspect and provided you with the name. You told us how you just KNEW we would know who it was because we were good cops. But it was you who knew where to go to get your case closed. If I had known that was to be our last encounter, I would've told you how highly I always thought of you. You were good at everything you did. You make me proud to wear this badge....Thank you for staring down evil. To those of us left to do this job everyday: "All that is required for evil to prevail is for good people to do nothing"....

PFC Matt Dehler
FCPD/Reston Bike Team/co-worker

May 15, 2006

Detective Armel..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

May 15, 2006

My Sister in blue, you took a stand that demanded much courage and you made the ultimate sacrifice. Your bravey will never be forgotten. Heaven has a beautiful new angel. May the Lord comfort and keep your husband, children, extended family, friends and co-workers today and always. My thoughts and prayers are also with the wounded officer still in critical condition....may God watch over you and bring a swift and full recovery.

Deputy Melanie Thomas-Meyer (Retired)
Charleston County Sheriff's Office - South Carolina

May 15, 2006

Detective Vicky Armel

Although I did not know you, words cannot express my sadness for your loss. Such incredible bravery and courage as you faced down that coward, protecting your fellow officer(s) and the citizens you served. When most would have run you stood tall and attempted to prevent future loss of life.

I cannot imagine the pain that your family must be feeling but I am sure that passion and commitment you brought to the job was even greater at home with your dear children and husband. They must be so proud of their mother; although you were stolen from them far to soon the lessons you shared and the example you set will forever be a shinning light, always guiding them so long as they live.

I cried as I watch the news that night, my three year old asked "are you sad daddy, why are you crying"? He is to young to understand right now but I will share your story with my two two boys when they are older, I will tell them why their daddy cried that night!

You are an example of all that is good, thank you so much for all that you have done! Rest peacefully, your work here is through.

With incredible sadness I bid you farewell. Good night Detective Vicky Armel, may god bless you and your family.

Officer Tarek Dagstani
Ocean City MD Police Dept., FCCJA Session 43

May 15, 2006

Our sincerest condolences to the Fairfax County Police Dept., the friends and family of Detective Vicky Armel, and the Fairfax community on this most tragic loss. The loss is felt far and wide, and the news is sadly noted here in Idaho. Peace be unto you...

Capt V M Sanders
Bannock Co Sheriff's Office

May 15, 2006

God Bless and thank you for you selfless sense of duty to your fellow officers and citizens under your protection.

Investigator Lisa Prior
Illinois Secretary of State Police

May 15, 2006

Vicki O...
From the buzz in the roll call room on your 1st day, to the many, many hours we had together working in the jail, to eating fresh lobster (thank you Dave Ruel) at your house with you, Tyler, Shorty & Dave. Those memories will never be forgotten. We lost touch over the years after you transferred but it always so nice to see that smile on your face when ever we ran into each other. Your energy & dedication to everything you did should be a model to all of us. You will be deeply missed but NEVER forgotten.

MDS Kevin Garlow
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office/Friend

May 15, 2006

Vicky, although our paths haven't crossed, it has been amazing to see the outpouring of support from law enforcement in general as well as the community. The love that people have for you from those who knew you and those who didn't shows how much of an amazing person you were. You were very brave and will never be forgotten. I know you are in a far better place now and I look forward to the day that I will one day meet you and express my gratitude for your work and how your dedication has made a difference in my life. May peace be with your family in these difficult times.

Auxiliary Police Officer
Fairfax County Police Department

May 15, 2006

Vicky and Family, I have no words to express the great sorrow of our loss. I know that heaven is a far greater place with your presence.

2nd Lt. John w. Gural , Retired
Fairfax County Police

May 15, 2006

Vicky,

There have been many tears shed since this tragedy unfolded nearly a week ago. Tears of pain, sorrow and regret. You were an outstanding officer, looking out for your fellow brothers/sisters to the very end. It is the memories that everyone who knew you has that will help them get through this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and for helping to keep Fairfax County a safe place to live.

"We may be a thousand miles apart
But I’ll be with you wherever you are
I’m already there
Take a look around
I’m the sunshine in your hair
I’m the shadow on the ground
I’m the whisper in the wind...

Oh I’m already there" - Lonestar

With sincere graditude and sadness,

Daughter of a Fairfax County Officer

Daughter of Fairfax County Officer

May 15, 2006

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Department, MI.

May 15, 2006

Sorry for your department's loss. My heart goes out to the family and close friends of the Detective. God Bless you all. Ofc. Shedrick

Offficer Shedrick
Cocoa Police Dept. (Florida)

May 15, 2006

Rest in peace. May GOD be with you and your family.

Ofc. Siniscalchi
Ports Police Dept. VA

May 15, 2006

Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God."

Thanks and appreciation to all of law enforcement, you place yourselves in harms way each and everyday, to make the world a better place.

To Detective Armel's family, please know the thoughts and prayers of Culpeper County citizens are with you today and everyday.

Culpeper County citizen

May 15, 2006

Vicky,

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. May you rest in peace Vicky.

Citizen

Citizen

May 15, 2006

My sister Vicky,
Your family are my in my prayers always ,The Lord will bless and keep them always.
You will be Missed.

A Sister Officer
Fairfax County sheriff's Office

May 15, 2006

To my Down South sister,

I don't know you, but, I have a special place in my heart for other female officers, especially those with children. Thank you for your bravery. You'll be in my prayers.

Officer Carol McCormick
Petersburg Police, Alaska

Officer Carol McCormick
Petersburg Police, Alaska

May 15, 2006

On this day many people will try to find closure in a chapter of life that brought sorrow and tears, for on this day March 13, 2006 Det. Vicky Armel you were laid to rest and by the hand of God granted eternal peace. Having worked side by side with you I came to realize that knowing you was a pleasure and serving side by side with you was an honor, because Det. Armel you were a professional in every sense of the word. May you and your family find peace and may you all be blessed. You will truley be missed by all you came in contact with.

For Tyler, Masen and Thomas may you come to know that watching over you will always be that special angel you call..... Mom.

D.A.Bennett 052
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

May 14, 2006

I was at the Candlelight vigil Saturday night in D.C. and you were honored there. It is so heartbreaking, I'm so sorry for what your family is having to go through. My prayers are with them and your injured co-worker. May you rest in peace. God bless you, your family, your department, and our country.
Sincerely,
Lori Johnson Rowley, Wife of LEO,
Daughter of Sgt. James M. Johnson, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, N.C. EOW 11/11/04

Lori Johnson Rowley
Daughter of Sgt. James M. Johnson, EOW 11/11/04

May 14, 2006

On this day many peolple will try to find closure in a chapter ot life that brought sorrow and tears, for on this day March 13, 2006 Det. Vicky Armel you were laid to rest and by the hand of Gheu

D. A. Bennett
Fairfax County Sheriff

May 14, 2006

Vicky you certainly made us all proud in the great work you did, and you are still making us proud today! You are the best and we will miss you terribly, but I know I will see you on the other side! Oh, by the way, we always loved it when you called us the God squad! I was proud to have served with you at Reston!!

A fellow brother - saved by grace
Fairfax County Police Department

May 14, 2006