Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

August 9, 2011

You have fought the battle with honor, bravery and integrity. Now you have a new assignment in Gods kingdom serving alongside your brother Ryan McCandless and all of our brothers and sisters who have also paid the ultimate in serving and protecting Gods children in their communities. Your history of love, devotion to service, wisdom and integrity will stand in memory of your community for years to come. Those left behind will care for your family. Rest in peace brother. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

August 9, 2011

My thoughts and condolences go out to your family, friends and colleagues. Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant Scott Elliott PCI #915
Niagara Regional Police, Ontario Canada

August 9, 2011

"A Man Remembered Never Dies" - Detective Mike Evans, Polk County S.O. Florida.

Rest in peace and thank you for your service, brother. Watch over all of us and protect us from harm.

My condolences to the Armstrong Family and the Rapid City Police Department.

Trooper Peter C. Hooker
Florida Highway Patrol - Troop K

August 9, 2011

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on?Thank you for carrying the flag Officer Armstrong.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)

August 9, 2011

Officer Armstrong you are a true example of what a Law Enforcement Officer should be. Your dedication to the Citizens of the State of South Dakota and your fellow Officers and the Rapid City Police Department will never be forgotten. Your Department, fellow Officers and your Family will be in my thoughts and prayers. R. I. P. Brother!

Deputy Doug Parrow #15-A3
Butte County Sheriff's Office South Dakota

August 9, 2011

Rest in peace Nick, your fellow officers in Rapid City and around the nation will carry on. You are a great loss to your family, friends, and dedicated officers everywhere. Our prayers are with your family and fellow officers. All of us give some, some of us give all.

Trp. W. M. Goss Frm. E-540
North Carolina Highway Patrol

August 9, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

August 9, 2011

"Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of GOD"

Lieutenant T White
ADOC SRP

August 9, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Nick Armstrong as well as to the Rapid City Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Armstrong, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 9, 2011

R.I.P. brother Nick Armstrong!!!

Husker Street Officer

August 9, 2011

May you rest in eternal and everlasting peace, Officer Armstrong.


"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."

John 15:13

R/O Zach Philbrick
Saint Paul Police Department

August 8, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

August 8, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Nick.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

August 8, 2011

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER ARMSTRONG. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER ARMSTRONG, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

chief ronnie watford-ret
jefferson police dept,sc

August 8, 2011

"FINALLY, BROTHERS,
whatever is true,
whatever is honorable,
whatever is just,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is commendable,
if there is any excellence,
if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things...
And the God of peace will be with you."
Philippians 4:8-9

Tonight, I think of you. See you in heaven, Nick, where we will thank you in person.

Megan
Loved One

August 8, 2011

RIP brother!! Prayers to your family and brothers and sisters with the RCPD!!!

Deputy Joshua Lee
Union County Sheriff's Office

August 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Armstrong, his family, friends, and the entire Rapid City Police Department. Thank you for your service Officer Armstrong. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department(VA)

August 8, 2011

Thank you for giving your life in the defense of liberty. God bless your family and friends during this difficult time. Enjoy your time with the lord, watch over all of us from above. Rest In Peace officer Armstrong. You will be remembered.

Session 51
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

August 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of both Officers and the RCPD Officers!
Losing two fine Officers so quickly is just heart breaking.
This makes three fine officers shot in the Dakota's in less than a month.
God speed brothers!

Retired Officer Micheal Roberdeau
Bismarck Police Dept. (ND)

August 8, 2011

My heart goes out to the family of those officer's and to the men and women in the Rapid City Police Department. God Bless, Rest in Peace my brothers.

Chris A Wood, 14 year veteran of the Houston Police Department.
August 8, 2011

Police Officer, Chris A Wood
Houston Police Department, Texas

August 8, 2011

Rest in peace Brother.

Wayne
Oconto County WI Sheriff Dept

August 8, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. Watch over your fellow officers as they continue on with the watch. My condolences to your Family and the Rapid City Police Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

August 8, 2011

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

August 8, 2011

My heartfelt sympathy for your losses. It is not within our capacity to understand such a loss. As a mother of a State Trooper, sister of a Retired Police Detective and grandughter of a police officer, my heart aches. We entrust our family to a profession that strives to carry on the morals, dignity and safety for others. This he did in life and in death. May God Bless you during this difficult time.

Sincerely, Penny Wedin-Gorden

Penny Wedin-Gorden
Mother of St Trooper, sister of Retired Detective

August 8, 2011