Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was running radar Monday afternoon when I received a call from a state trooper in Fredericksburg. He told me that a sniper was shooting at the Fairfax PD headquarters and some officers were down. I wished I could be there in some way to help. When he told me an officer was gone, I had to stop the car I was so heartsick. I'm still sick and disgusted when I think about it now, but I'm also so proud of the heroism you showed in coming to the aide of your fallen brother.

I never met you and only knew some FPD officers in passing, but your heroic sacrifice will always be remembered!

U.S. Park Ranger - Law Enforcement
National Park Service
Bar Harbor, Maine

(Formerly Fredericksburg, Va)

U.S. Park Ranger - Law Enforcement
National park Service

May 10, 2006

I recognize Vicky as a member of the force that has responded to my calls for service in the past. I was impressed by her calm and command of the scene during those incidents.

Personally I am saddened for Vicky and Vicky's family and will talk with Ashley Soloff of ways that I might help.

I secondly, want the whole department to know that we appreciate each and every police officer and the sacrafices that they have made to become and continue to be the keepers of the peace.

Mr. Ron Moran
Reston Association - CAC

May 10, 2006

To the family of Det. Vicky Armel,
My heart reaches out to you in your time of grief. Myself and many others are deeply saddened by the death of Det. Vicky Armel. Words cannot express the appreciate we feel for Police Officers that willingly and courageouly put their life in jeopardy every day to keep us safe. I will hold you in my prayers. Letha Flippin, Vienna

Letha Flippin
Fairfax County citizen

May 10, 2006

I sincerely offer my condolences to you and your family. I pray that God keeps them covered in his blood. May God continuously bless you and your family.

Thank you for your dedication and service.

Falls Church Employee

May 10, 2006

We are saddened once again with the sad news of another hero taken from us. It is a great loss for the family and department during this crisis. We might not know the right words to say, or even know how to say them, but we can pray for your family and friends. May the Lord give them strength through this time.

Missionary Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

May 10, 2006

To the Armel Family and FCPD members,
My wife and I want to extend our deepest condolences to you all and know that Vicky is in a better place. She will be greatly missed. Without efforts and instruction by Vicky of my wife, she would not be the Deputy that she is.
Thank you Vicky for being the teacher and police officer that you were.

Matthew J. Sheehan, FF/Paramedic
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue

May 10, 2006

Police provide the community with the protection that allows individuals the security and freedom to engage in all endeavors to the betterment of the community. When a protector is taken the community loses a part of that freedom and security that can never be replaced. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

My sincere condolences to the family of Vicky Armel

Major Tom Bowen
Retired, FCPD

May 10, 2006

GOD SPEED, DETECTIVE ARMEL. MAY YOUR SACRIFICE NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. IT IS SURELY A TRAGEDY KNOWING THAT A SISTER IS NOW GONE. MAY YOU WALK THE STREETS OF HEAVEN AND KNOW THAT YOUR DUTY IS NOW DONE. WE HAVE THE WATCH NOW. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT. GOD SPEED. REST IN PEACE

SERGEANT
HENRICO COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT---VA

May 10, 2006

When a Police Officer is killed, it is not a city that loses an officer - it is an entire nation.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Fairfax County Police Department.
May you rest in peace.

Jutta Bretl, Germany

May 10, 2006

My Sincere Thank YOU to this fallen Detective, but my HEARTFELT THANKS to all the Law Enforcement officers from the East Coast to the West Coast, for your service, dedication and help.

I didn't know Detective Armel, but my sympathy goes to her husband, children, other family,friends, co-workers, and all that knew and loved her.

We must all change, and remember to say "THANK YOU, and I appreciate you, and I love you to anyone that we admire and love, so that we won't have to tell them how we feel when they have died.

PEOPLE SUPPORT our Law Enforcement officers, and teach our children to honor and respect these wonderful Police Departments nationwide, that risk their lives to serve and protect us.

**Parents it is your job to monitor your children, to seek help when you see a change in behavior such as with the young man that shot and wounded and changed the lives of the Fairfax Police Dept. Our law enforcement depts. are working hard day and night to make our lives, and neighborhoods safe. Police officers risk and serve us directing traffic, responding to a call, or looking for missing person(s)and the list goes on.

So in Memory of Detective Armel, and ALL the fallen officers-the next time you see Law Enforcement--Let them know you appreciate them, and wish them a good day and pray non stop for their safety.

My thoughts and prayers are lifted to the other officer that was wounded, and I wish him a speedy recover.

In closing, Detective Armel, rest in peace, GOD has you on the "WINGS OF HIS LOVE NOW" and your living was not in vain. We shall never forget you. THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE!

Average Citizen in Maryland

May 10, 2006

Our tears have fallen, Our emotions have been shattered and Our hearts lie exposed in total sadness. May God Bless you and Keep you, your children and Vicky.

Falls Church City Police Department

May 10, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizen/Iowa

May 10, 2006

You were a hero every day.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

May 10, 2006

You served with grace and courage and left your mark on so many people. You will be greatly missed. We know you are watching down on us now, and that gives us some peace. Thank you Vicky.

Pfc. Leslie Sheehan
FCSO

May 10, 2006

Detective Armel,you very bravely did your duty. My condolences to your family and friends.

Sgt. Matt Burk
Northern Regional Police Dept.,PA

May 10, 2006

Detective Vicky O. Armel, it is through your heroic acts of courage and commitment to duty to keep others safe that sets you apart from all the others. Though I have never met you, I will not forget you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your Family and to the Officers of the Fairfax County Police Department. RIP.

Detective Thomas Tully
Southampton Town Police, Long Island, NY

May 10, 2006

As a former Commander of the old Chantilly Sub-station, Fairfax County Police, I feel the horror and sickness when we lose a family member. Our home is in shock and disappointment and we will continue to pray for the surviving immediate family along with all others who are serving and who have served in this great department.

Capt. R. L. Ellis
Retired FCPD

May 10, 2006

May 8th, 2006 a HERO is taken from the Fairfax Co PD.
A HERO that sacrificed herself to save so many lives.

My heart breaks for your loved ones, both your immediate family and your police family. And especially for your children. It is so unfair that this happened in your back lot, your "home away from home".

God Bless you Detective Armel. You have earned your place in Heaven.

Friend of Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04
Sterling Hgts Police Dept, Michigan

May 10, 2006

My deepest sympathies go out to the family of DET. Vicky Armel. As a wife of police officer, my heart is crying for you. Your police family, as well as their families are praying for you and are holding you close to our hearts. May God bless you and give you a peace that only He can give in the coming days and weeks ahead. Det. Vicky Armel touched so many people in her life and she still is. Romans 8:28

Tonya
wife of PFC. Penman, City of Fairfax PD

May 10, 2006

No greater love can someone have then to lay down their life for a friend. What makes police officers so special is our willingness to help those we know as in other Officers as well as those we don't know as in citizens at anytime. In her tragic death Vicky exemplified that courage and dedication. Words cannot express my sadness, admiration, and prayers for you and your family.

Retired Major/ Lee Williams
Fairfax County Police

May 10, 2006

I have a brother who serves on the Police force in Lincoln, NE. I love him and appreciate what he does. I'm so sorry for your loss - I care about Det. Armel's life and I appreciate her service. God Bless You.

Dani Lutz
The City of Falls Church

May 10, 2006

To the this Hero's husband and Children whenever you see a feather, please remember the following. It wrote it for all fallen officers in 2005 but it is much appropriate for the husband and little ones of Detective Armel:

FEATHERS FROM AN ANGEL
ARE ONE’S WE HARDLY SEE
BUT THESE ARE QUITE DIFFERENT
AND SPECIAL AS CAN BE
THESE FEATHERS ARE A REMINDER
OF A SPECIAL PERSON’S LOVE
WHO IS NOW YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL
SERVING AND PROTECTING FROM ABOVE!!!

Cops Wife

May 10, 2006

She protected us from day to day
So our families and children can safely play
Sacrificed her life with no despair
So we could be safe and go anywhere
No matter the trouble, that came along
This officer was always strong
Through the good and the bad
Fighting crime
She will always represent
THE THIN BLUE LINE
Let’s all stop and think
For those who sacrificed
And for each name engraved on the mighty wall of fate
Her ghost will walk the beat on each city street; you’ll find her at each rookie’s side, guiding them on that thin blue line!


God Bless the family and all should know that the fellow officers in blue will do what is necessary to help this family!!

COPS WIFE

May 10, 2006

May God bless you and keep you safe now Detective Armel.

May your family find comfort in the warmth of God. May your children always remember what a wonderful mother you were. I know the pain of loosing my mother when I was 6 and I pray that your children will remember the happy times, although sometimes that is not easy. I pray that they will keep your light shining bright and always keep you in their hearts for that is where memories live.

God bless all those around you, your family, friends and fellow officers.

Denise

Denise
Granddaughter of Ret Police Officer/Detroit PD

May 10, 2006

From all of us at Falls Church, we give the family our deepest love and support. May God look over Det. Armel's family and protect them. She will be missed through out the entire law enforcement community. May God Bless Det. Armel.

PO Jack Sorto
City of Falls Church CSU

May 10, 2006