Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Detroit Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Department

June 12, 2011

God bless Officer Armour's family and extended family during this time of bereavement, may You be a comfort to each and every soul affected....RIP Officer Armour, Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Brandi Richards
Wayne State University Police Dept-Detroit

June 12, 2011

Rest in peace Chuck, you were an asset to your profession & the community. A funny, lively & charming guy. And truly one of a kind. You will be missed. My prayers & thoughts go out to his family.

LaTonya T
citizen/acquaince

June 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this heroic officer. May you rest in peace.

Ofc. Dan Donica
Natchitoches police Dept. (LA.)

June 12, 2011

Thank-you Officer Charles Armour for your dedication to law enforcement, public peace, and serving the citizens of Michigan. My heart goes out to your family and fellow officers at DPD - may you (R)est (I)n (P)eace.

Trooper Anthony Stafford
Michigan State Police Metro North Post

June 12, 2011

God's peace and speed Officer Armour. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R.Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

June 12, 2011

Off Armour, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

June 12, 2011

My deepest condolences on the passing of Officer Armour. It was extremely difficult to read that he was purposely run over. Officers are heroes. I continue to pray for their safety and that people show them the respect and gratitude they deserve. His family, friends and fellow Officers are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Officer Armour. God bless you.

Helene Pawlikowski
citizen

June 12, 2011

Chuck, I started my career working midnights with you. You were a worker and your smile was contagious. We left 11 to pursue other things but always ran into each other during our career. I will miss you my friend. You gave your life to save others because "this is what we do" I Never imagined having to say Goodbye to you in this manner. Detroit has lost a true hero and those of us who were blessed enough to know you have lost a friend. I will be praying for your daughter as she realizes daddy won't be coming home. I will also say a special prayer for the special woman in your life, may she find comfort and serenity in the love you two shared. God Speed My Brother. Just left Police Memorial in May to remember Huff now I regretfully will make the trip again next year for you. Keep your flashlight on for us still here.

Officer LaShanna Petty-Potts
Detroit Police Dept/sister in blue

June 12, 2011

‎"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear."
~Ambrose Redmoon~
Another officer giving his life, helping, serving and most importantly protecting. Rest in Peace Police Officer Charles "Chuck" Armour.

President of Criminal Justice Club
Eastfield Community College at Dallas

June 12, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Police Officer C. Armour's family and to the members of the Detroit Police Department. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

June 12, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

June 12, 2011

RIP Chuck, Through the years of running into you down town we all had some good laughs. You will be missed very much by this family. Prayers to the family and friends.

Police Officer Kristophr Hernden
Detroit Police Department

June 12, 2011

Rest in peace Brother.....
You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences
with the devil that the police officer's lot on earth is not
always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so
pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the
devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your
heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the
throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all
the people. Amen.

Police Officer
DPD

June 12, 2011

Rest in peace brother. Thanks to the many years you dedicated to the safety of others. Your sacrifice and the sacrifices of your family will never be forgotten. Rest in his arms now and take comfort in knowing you made a difference.

Sgt. Larry French
Virgiia Department Of Corrections

June 12, 2011

Chuck you were more than just a partner, you were a friend and like a brother. My heart is deeply sadden but because of my faith I know you are still among us spiritually therefore, you will never be forgotten. Love Always & R.I.P.

Police Officer
DPD

June 12, 2011

God Bless Officer Armour, his family and friends. “I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department

June 12, 2011

On behalf of the members of Chapter VIII of the Police Unity Tour, our sincere condolences to the Family of Officer Armour and fellow officers of the Detroit Police Department.

The Police Unity Tour rides each May "For Those Who Died" because it is not how they died it is how they lived that make them hereos forever.

Your loved one and your partner will never be forgotten.

Captain (Ret) Hugh Miller
Tampa Police Department

June 12, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

June 12, 2011

R.I.P Officer Armour. Thank You for serving the citizens of Michigan and Detroit. As a former resident of Michigan and a Current Law Enforcement Officer, I personally want to thank you for your service and your dedication to everyone including me who ever visited Detroit. Thank You and you will never be forgotten. C.W. Zeller, Police Officer United Special Police, North Carolina

Police Officer Cory W. Zeller
United Special Police N.C.

June 12, 2011

On behalf of the Dallas Police Department Honor Guard, our thoughts and prayers are with the Detroit Police Department, Family members and friends of Officer Armour during this difficult time. May God be with you.

Sgt. J. R. Denomy
Dallas Police Honor Guard

June 12, 2011

R.I.P. Chuck... All my thoughts fly to his family and colleagues. God bless them.

Principal Inspector Eric REMIENCE
LIEGE POLICE - BELGIUM (UE)

June 12, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Charles.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

June 12, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. Today I said a prayer for your family. May God bless them and give them strength.

Sgt.
Barnwell Police Department, Barnwell, SC

June 12, 2011

May the God of all comfort bring peace to the family of this fallen hero, and may the God of justice ensure that this sacrifice was not in vain. Sincere condolences from David and Susan Edwards, surviving parents of Cpl. Matthew Edwards, Taylor PD (Michigan), EOW 7/23/10.

Capt. David Edwards
First Responder Chaplain Ministries

June 12, 2011