Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Monday, May 8, 2006
Reflections for Detective Vicky Anne Owen Armel
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Det.Armel. I extend my deepest sympathy to you all.
Gary Mullen
FCPD Retired
May 9, 2006
R.I.P. Detective
As you are in a better place, you will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service, and please continue to watch over us.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Armel family.
Your sisters and brothers at the Fairfax Sheriff's Office
Deputy
Fairfax Sheriff's Office
May 9, 2006
To the family, fellow police officers and friends of Det. Armel, I am sorry for your loss.
The communities which we all serve are always reminded at these unfortunate times how "real and dangerous" police offficers jobs are--it is sad that it takes a tragedy to be reminded of such daily heroic service.
God bless Det. Armel and her family, may you have peace soon.
P.O.
Richmond Police Department
May 9, 2006
God bless you Detective. You showed bravery, courage and most of all dedication to your fellow officers. I pray that you are up above watching out for your brothers and sisters in blue. We will miss you dearly! Your tour of duty is now complete, God Speed.
Officer
Annapolis Police Department
May 9, 2006
WHAT A TRAGEDY. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY.
PTM. K.MCGEE
MPD,TX
May 9, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Det. Armel; may she rest in peave and always be remembered as a hero.
Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04
May 9, 2006
It is truly difficult to find any words that could adequately comfort your family but rest well knowing that they will always have many fellow officers from near and far to lean on when needed. Our heartfelt condolences to your family and may you rest in peace in the light of God's love.
Andy (Retired FCPD) and Bernadette Wyczlinski
Andy Wyczlinski
Retired - FCPD
May 9, 2006
Job well done.
Heroes never die
Retired Sgt.
Henrico County Police
May 9, 2006
We all know the risks involved when we pin on our badges, but we do it anyway. Thats how we are. It is not easy when death takes one of our family, Vicky has given the ultimate sacrifice. In times like these, we must pull the ranks together and reflect on the efforts we give to serve our public trust.
Tyler and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicky, when we see each other, we will laugh about the good times, and cry about the bad once again.
Rest easy my friend.
Master Deputy Sheriff Michael Barker
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
May 9, 2006
I Am Free, Don't grieve for me,for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call,I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh,to love,to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void. Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared,a laugh,a kiss.Ah,these things I,too will miss.Be not burdened with time of sorrow. I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full,I savored much. Good friends,good times,a loved one touched. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now. He set me free.
MPO Howard Simpson Jr.
Fairfax County P.D. Retired
May 9, 2006
May 8, 2006 will be remember always. Your valor is an inspiration to all in law enforcement. You performed to the highest standards. Go now stand beside our Lord and look over your family.
You will be missed by all. God bless your family. They will be in our prayers.
Paul Crovato
FCPD Ret
May 9, 2006
Det Armel, It comes with great surprise and sadness that on the very day we laid to rest Gary Buro one of our own we have lost another hero here in Virginia. It's difficult to understand why anyone would want to take the life of those of us that carry badges. We serve to protect those who cannot protect themselves. We rush into danger when everyone else is running away from it. You have exemplified the highest quality of courage under fire and unselfishly gave your life protecting others. You will always be remembered not by how you lost your life but how you lived. you are a true hero. We send our condolences to you, your husband, your children, your family and all the Fairfax Police Dept. Lord you have another Sister Angel in blue coming up, shes wearing a badge and ready to walk the beat on heavens streets. Rest in peace Detective.
Ptl Officer E. Martinez, U273
Chesterfield County PD
May 9, 2006
May God bless your family, friends, and the Fairfax PD in this time of tragedy.
Thank you for your service.
dispatcher
Chesterfield Emergency Communications
May 9, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Fairfax County Police Department.
Fallen but never forgotten
Officer Bryan Laurie
Haltom City, Tx
May 9, 2006
Vicky, you were a brave officer, as well as a loving mother and wife. The world is truly a better place because of you. Thank you for your sacrifice. May God watch over you and your family. You will be missed greatly.
Fairfax County Police Officer's Wife
May 9, 2006
Rest in peace Sister Vicky, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department
May 9, 2006
To det. armel's family and fellow officers I give my deepest condolences and prayers.
CPH
Son of retired fairfax officer
May 9, 2006
May this officer and hero rest in peace. My condolences to her family and thanks to her for her service and sacrifice. May God bless your family during this time of loss and watch over your children.
Citizen of Indiana
Concerned American
May 9, 2006
The credit belongs to the one who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly. So that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
Terry Donovan
spouse of Amy Lynn Donovan Austin P.D. E.O.W. 31 Oct 2004
May 9, 2006
several years ago i lived in vienna, va and i know from seeing the officers in action out there how awesome they are. to detective armel's family and co-workers, my thoughts and prayers are with you as your go through this difficult time of losing a loved one. detective armel, you are and will be missed tremendously. .....'go rest high on that mountain'.........Godspeed, Detective.
loleta
indiana
May 9, 2006
God bless you detective.
MSgt Joseph Hart-Bowley
USAF Security Police
May 9, 2006
What is that wonderful sound
It’s coming from the cemetery ground
Sounds like bagpipes from a military tattoo
A large number of people gathered wearing blue
It’s a police funeral conducted in a military fashion
Marching in line with pride and passion
They are saying goodbye to their fallen comrade
All performed with the precision of a military parade
An observer cannot feel anything but proud
To have touched the life of the person in the funeral shroud
To give your life in such a way
Heroic to the end, the supreme price to pay
The dedication of the boys and girls in blue
To sacrifice their lives for you
They are eternally in your debt
The sacrifice, you do not regret
May god bless you and your family.
Your wife will never be forgotten.
FAM Steven Haw
United States Federal Air Marshal Service
May 9, 2006
Vicky: Thank you so much for your brave dedication to law enforcement. Know that your legacy will live on. My deepest sympathy and prayers to your husband, children, family, extended family and co-workers. May they feel love and support through the trying times ahead...As the saying goes, HEROs never die...Rest with Adonai...
Friend of:
Patrolman Kip E. Boulis
Perrysburg City Police Department, Ohio
E.O.W.: Sunday, May 30, 1976
Kathleen
Alabama C.O.P.S.
May 9, 2006
To Vicky's family and my fellow brother and sister officers, there are no words to describe the sadness and sense of loss we all feel. Lean on each other for strength and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judi Lukens Torian 2LT ret
Fairfax Co. Police Dept
May 9, 2006
I send my condolences to the Armel family. God Bless You and your family. Vicky and her loving family will always be remembered in my prayers.
Retired Officer, Edward M. Bennett
Fairfax County Police
May 9, 2006
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