Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To all the officers from rapid city police dept and pennington county sheriffs office. you have lost two very great officers. i was lucky enough to ride with both RCPD and PCSO recently and the officers that were working were great. i didnt meet the three officers personally but i am thankful for there service. There were alot of officers from the south dakota state penn that wanted to attend but were unable but know we are all thinking about you!

SCO
South Dakota Dept Of Corrections

August 12, 2011

Rest in peace my Brother

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept. (Ms.)

August 11, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Officer Armstrong. God Bless him for his service and ultimate sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace our brother in blue, hero's are never forgotten.

Retired Sgt. Jim May
CMPD Charlotte, NC

August 11, 2011

May St. Michael carry you to your new beat Officer Armstrong so that you may continue to Protect and Serve with the same dedication, courage and heart you did here. Thank you for your service and may you find peace.

Ryan C. Harris
Brother of Police Officer

August 11, 2011

Death came and I greeted him today, he was so very kind:
I asked death to pass me by and please come another time.

Death replied our God has a master pland and we must all answer this call:
Now I understood and why death could not pass, I was an officer of the law.

As the comforting breath of death approached, I felt God's inner piece:
I knew I had to go, for my time on this earth was almost complete.

Death said you should know as a peace officer always on patrol:
That one day I might be asked to give my all.

I met death today on this field of honor, all police hold so dear;
I understand why I died and reasons were so very clear.

Death said do not worry my good friend while he slowly embraced me:
You did your duty with integrity and honor and have no fear:

My family and friends will mourn my passing, but do not despair:
I will be patrolling in heaven with angels with no pain and never a care.

I protected those who could not protect themselves as long as I could stand:
Till my dying breath I gave it all is all could be asked of any man.

Death did not pass me by today, I now understand why:
I am a protector, father,son and husband and sometimes we die:

Death did not pass me by.

SPECIAL AGENT T.D.HOLCOMB
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD

August 11, 2011

Today we lay you to rest. Thank you for your selfless service and dedication to our city. We will never forget!

Mary Banuat

August 11, 2011

This world is filled with evil and wicked men. Thank you for being brave and selfless enough to confront them and protect the rest of us. I pray you find peace and comfort in the next world. And I pray the scum that murdered you finds torment and misery in his afterlife.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

August 11, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they are truley the sons and daughters of God.

Your watch here is over brother, we will take it for now, Thanks for your service!

Investigator
Clayton County Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2011

Some holes can never be filled, but R.I.P brother, we will stand the watch and hold the line now.

Officer Chad Miner
Powell Police Dept. WY

August 10, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. It is always tragic when someone passes but when it is a Police Officer it goes much deeper. Stay strong and draw close to God. He will see you all through this.

S. Padilla
Wife of Long Beach Police Officer

August 10, 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

August 10, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Armstrong and his family. We know all to well the hardship the family will endure. God Bless them at this time.

RIP Officer Armstrong ...... Godspeed.

Kelly Walsifer (fiancee') brother Adam and Family of Officer Christopher Matlosz Lakewood NJ Killed by gunfire EOW 1/14/2011. Suspect awaiting trial.

Officer Christopher Mastlosz EOW 1/14/1
Family of Lakewood NJ Office Matlosz

August 10, 2011

Officer Armstrong, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

August 10, 2011

You fought a hard battle. The lord needed you and we have lost another Warrior. My prayers are with your family, friends, and agnecy. Rest in Peace,

Sergeant Jason Pearson
Winter Garden PD

August 10, 2011

Thank you for giving your life to protect the lives and well being of others. God Bless

Deputy Shane Daughtrey
Tift SO GA

August 10, 2011

On behalf of the members of the Tampa Police Department, we send our deepest condolences. We know, all to well, the pain and anger felt towards this tragedy.

Please know that these two brave officers are protecting this community from above. May God Bless the families and the members of the Rapid City Police Department.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

August 10, 2011

Your watch is over, may you and your partner, Officer McCandless, rest in peace. Thank you for your service and god bless you, your family, and all of your fellow officers of the Rapid City Police Department.

Sgt. Kent Cleveland
St Paul Police Department

August 10, 2011

God bless you, sir. Your sacrifice in service is beyond commendable...

Chief Geoff Jacobs
Porterdale (Ga) PD

August 9, 2011

My deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of these two men most recently lost in the line of duty. It is a tragedy not only to those who loved them and served with them, but also to the entire community. Their bravery and that of all officers who serve their communities throughout our nation is to be recognized and treasured for the special calling that it most certainly is. It is a job done for many by a very special few.

US Probation Officer Laura Harris
US Probation

August 9, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. My prayers are with your family and the rest of your Department.

Sgt. Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept.

August 9, 2011

Officer Armstrong, Thank you for your service, as you rise to Heaven, may your murderer fall to hell.

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 9, 2011

We were all hoping you would pull through Brother, but unfortunately that didn't happen. Sorry Brother for your loss, you died doing what you loved as it seems.

Godspeed...

Ofc. K. Jarrell
UPD

August 9, 2011

Thank you for your service; you fought a long battle. May you rest in peace.

Officer T. Van Leuven
University of Washington Police

August 9, 2011

May you rest in peace, Officer Armstrong. Our deepest sympathy to your family, friends, and the RCPD.

David & Lisa Lee
Former RCPD 372/374

August 9, 2011

Ofc. Armstrong, may you Rest In Peace Sir. Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten.

God Speed Brother. We'll take it from here.

Ofc. D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

August 9, 2011