Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and friends of Officer Nick Armstrong, his fellow officers, and most especially to Officer Armstrong:

We honor your service and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Nick was killed in the line of duty. It is obvious he was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers as reflected in the loving reflections left for him.

May his loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of distinquished service Nick gave to his community and the citizens of South Dakota , and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 6, 2011.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 16, 2011

We are deeply saddened by the brutal murder of our brother officers. Our deepest sympathies to the families of Officer Armstrong and Officer McCandless and to all of their fellow members of the Rapid City Pollice Department. We will pray for the survivors of the families. AC

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

October 23, 2011

It is nearing 3 months since we recieved the phone calls... a day forver embeded in my mind. It DOES happen here. God Bless you Nick for your selfless sacrifice. May you rest in peace.

Citizen/Family
PSCO Daughter

October 20, 2011

A local police officer was killed in Michigan today, and it lead me to remember you, the hero we all lost in August. Rest in Peace.

Mary Fey
Mother of a police officer

October 13, 2011

Rest in peace, sir. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of
USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

September 18, 2011

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

Retired Deputy
Minnehaha County SO, South Dakota

September 11, 2011

Officer Armstrong,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow officer for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rapid City. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

September 5, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer Armstrong. Thank you for your service to mankind. To the family, friends and extended law enforcement family of the Rapid City Police Department, I am very sorry for your loss. I grieve with you.

Reserve Sergeant L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

August 24, 2011

God please be with the family, friends, and loved ones in these very difficult times. Rest easy my Brother in Law, as your watch on this earth is over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County FL. Sheriffs Office

August 22, 2011

My heart goes out to all of the friends and family and I wlill keep them in my prayers. Their are no words to describe the dedication and the sacrifice that officers make for the rest of us everyday, so thank you and know that you have our everlasting gratitude.

SCO Corey Bintliff
South Dakota Department of Corrections

August 20, 2011

Thoughts and prayers for the family, friends, RCPD, and people of RC. RIP Ofc Armstrong you will be missed. You will always be remembered as a hero. You wore the badge proudly and thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice...your life for the protection of the people. Words can not properly give you the honors that are due.

Becci Richardson
daughter of SDHP Ofc Steven Hoffman EOW 3/12/80

August 17, 2011

St. Michael be with him now and always, and with the family, friends and the Rapid City Police Department.

I am so very, very sorry.

Ptl. M.A. Ryan
New York State University Police Brockport (ret.)

August 17, 2011

May God bless you and your family. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest in Peace Nick.

Lieutenant
NYPD

August 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

August 16, 2011

RIP Officers Armstrong. God be with your family, friends, and the entire Rapid City PD. This is an enormous tragedy. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your fellow officer and the critical injury to another officer. You all sacrifice your safety and lives to protect and serve the community...and do not get the recognition you deserve. My heart pours out to you all. God send you all peace. Thanks for your sacrifices. It does not go unnoticed.

Angie Farris
former Indianapolis PD

August 16, 2011

It is always so very tragic to hear of fellow officers no matter how far away we are making the ultimate sacrifice in this job we do to protect others. Our thoughts from all officers in Wales and the UK are with your family,colleagues and friends.

Patrol Officer Gerard A Morgan
South Wales Police UK

August 15, 2011

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney
Virginia

August 15, 2011

Nick,
What a loss to have lost you. However, I know that when the people of of Rapid Citty see that Black and White, they will stop and think of You and James and the price YOU paid. I cannot thank you enough for being the Men and Man you were. As the Marines Say" Semper Fi" (Always Faithful). They say the Streets of Heaven are Guarded by Marines, Well, they will need you up there....OORAH

Lawrence A. Harter
Community

August 15, 2011

Thank you for your service and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

SGT. Ret. Dennis Norling
Phoenix Police Department

August 13, 2011

Thank you for the years of service and dedication for your state. You shall be sorely missed but, never forgotten. Bless your family and may God watch over them. Brother, we now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews E.O.W. 9/30/2005

August 13, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SRVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 13, 2011

The city and citizens of Bismarck ND were so distressed to hear about the officers down in Rapid City just shortly after we lost our own officer to gunfire, Steve Kenner.

All I can say is this:

If tears could build a stairwell and memories were a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you hame again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye...you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow, what it means to lose you, no wone will ever know.

With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Nick Armstrong, the Rapid PD and the citizens of the city of Rapid City.

Bernadette Kostelecky
citizen

August 13, 2011

Thank you for you service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Rapid City Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

August 12, 2011

To the family, agency and friends of Officer Nick Armstrong: I am so sorry for your loss and the pain you are going through. Officer Armstrong: Thank you for your selfless service to your community. Rest in Peace Brother!
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Deputy Chief Dan Donlin
Bismarck Police Department (ND)

August 12, 2011

It always saddens me to hear of the tragic death of a fellow law enforcement officer. Thank you for your dedicated service and may you rest in peace, brother.

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

August 12, 2011