Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Det. Armel and to Fairfax County Police Department. Det. Armel sacraficed her life to protect her community and her fellow brothers and sisters in blue. For this she will never be forgotten. May God give her husband, children and family the strength the cope with the weeks to come. May God also be the shoulder to lean on for the Fairfax County Police Department. Rest in Peace Det. Armel.

Tara
Wife of a Virginia Beach Police Officer

May 10, 2006

Vicky, You are my hero, you have always been one of the best. The way you performed your duties the way you handled yourself. Even though you have left us, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Tyler my prayers are with you and the kids. I will never forget May 8th, 2006 3:52pm.

Gary Branton
Department of Public Safety Fairfax County Virginia

May 10, 2006

To the family of Detective Armel may God look over your shoulder and walk with you as, you deal with the feelings you may have, but know that your loss is not in vain and that your loss is a loss felt by all Law Enforcement Officers in this great nation of ours. May God bless you and your law enforcement famiy in Fairfax Verginia. Know that the rest of us will fill in and carry on to maintain the thin blue line.

Master Deputy Bernie Young
Union County Sheriff's Office, Monroe NC

May 10, 2006

Dear Vicky,
I can't get the voices on the radio the other day out of my head. While only a few miles away, I felt I was light years away. I felt helpless; the officer that was not around to back a fellow officer. I wish I was, that we all were there to back you at that moment. You were that officer though; you were backing your brother. When faced with uneven odds, you risked your life above and beyond the call of duty. As you watched over your fellow officers in life, it calms me to know that you will be watching over us from above. My prayers are with your family. You are truly an inspiration for all of us. As we pick up where you courageously departed us, I hope we do you, your husband and children proud. Rest well, you are a hero to us all.

Fellow Officer, Mason A-Eves
Fairfax County Police Department

May 10, 2006

My Sincere condolences are extended to Detective Armel's family, friends and the Fairfax County Police Department. May she rest in eternal peace!

Sgt. Steve Redding
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

May 10, 2006

On behalf of the 2006 Frederick County Maryland Sheriff's Office Recruit class, we would like to send our deepest condolences to the Armel family and to all at the Fairfax County Police Department.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deputy Recruit Brandi Adkins
Frederick County MD Sheriff's Office

May 10, 2006

Vicky O
As usual, words will never be able to express the magnitude of sorrow and grief felt by your brothers, sisters, friends, and family. Yet we can all rejoice in how you touched our lives, your professionalism and dedication, and the fact that you will stand as a role model for many. You are my hero.
May God Bless the Armel family Dougie Fresh

DET Doug Comfort
Fairfax County Police Department

May 10, 2006

Tyler
My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope Saint Michael realizes that he will now command one of the best of the best, a Fairfax County Police Officer.

JFM

May 10, 2006

My deepest symptomy for the family of officer Vicky Armel. This officer is a true hero. I work now at Ft. Huachuca Az. An officer of the law for an army post. I have been in law inforcement for 30 years. A very rewarding job. This young women was taken just to soon. Again my prayers are with her family and the police Detp. at Fairfax County Virgina.

Chief Jim Fergerson
Retired police officer

May 10, 2006

Vicky... You will not be forgotten and always on my mind...Tyler stay strong and know we are here for you....Thank you for all you have done for me over the years...Rest In Peace Sister

PFC PS08
Fairfax County Police Dept.

May 10, 2006

As a former resident of Fairfax county, I have always had a special place in my heart for the Fairfax County Police and especially for the detectives. May God bless Detective Armel's family and the entire Fairfax County Police Department.

Linda, Huntington, WV

May 10, 2006

May God watch over your soul. May he protect your husband and children keeping them strong during this tragic time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You are a true hero, trying to save your fellow officer without hesitation and putting yourself in harms way.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

May 10, 2006

Vicky, I will always remember your smiling face and your amazingly positive and pleasent personality. Words can not describe how I feel about your sudden departure. I will never forget you. You were a brave sister.

Tyler, I have prayed and asked God to give you strenght and to keep you and the little ones safe and strong.

Your FCPD family loves YOU.

A Fellow Detective
Fairfax County Police Department

May 10, 2006

Rest easy Detective and watch over the rest of us. Your memory will always live on through us.

Fellow Officer
Fairfax County Police Department

May 10, 2006

There are no words to make it right. This will never make sense. I just hope and pray that your family can find peace. Please know your sacrifice was the ULTIMATE. You are a brave hero. Rest in peace.

Sharon Atkins, Identical Twin Sister of Officer
Sheila Herring, Norfolk Police Dept E.O.W 01-16-2003

SHARON ATKINS

May 10, 2006

Vicky,

You are sorely missed. There are no words that can explain the amount of sadness that has overcome all of us or explain the amount of grief that we are experiencing. You know that we will all be looking after Tyler and the kids. We are a family and will do anything to help take care of them. You are a hero and will always be remembered that way. You most certainly will never be forgotten.

Detective Chad Mahoney
Fairfax County Police Department

May 10, 2006

They say that it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but an entire lifetime to forget them....

Although I did not know Detective Armel personally, in reading the reflections from those who did, I realize that members of this community, the Fairfax County Police Department, and her immediate family were blessed to have had her in their lives.

I am a true believer that those who leave this earth, are not really gone ~ they just change. Vicky will live forever in your memories; and her husband will see her everyday in the eyes their children.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of those who loved her.

Sincerely,
Vanessa L. King

Vanessa L. King
Friend of a Fairfax County Detective

May 10, 2006

May God in his greatness give peace to those that our sister of the badge have left behind. Our prayers, thoughts and strength goes out to the her family, friends and the Fairfax County Police Department as well the community she served. May she never be forgotten

Corporal Frank O. Burke
Florida Highway Patrol

May 10, 2006

We lost of our own last week so we feel your department's pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. Please watch over your brothers and sisters who continue to protect and serve. Thank you for your service.

Chris Deveney
Wife of a Chesterfield Officer

May 10, 2006

Detective Armel, your dedication to the department and the community will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with your family and FCPD during this tragic time. Please watch over your brothers and sisters. Rest in Peace.

Former Fairfax County Police Officer
Sister of Arlington County Police Detective

May 10, 2006

I met Vicky when she was a Fairfax County Deputy; then, as now, she was always the consummate professional.

My family and I send our heartfelt condolences out to The Armel Family and her extended family at the FCPD. May you find Christ's light in this darkness.

PFC ERIC ARCIA
FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

May 10, 2006

I met Vicky Armel when she had just started working for the Fairfax County Police Department. She had recently made the transition from the Fairfax Sheriffs Department. I remember how excited she was about her new position, and about working the road. We talked many times, and I was impressed by her dedication and enthusiasm for her job. I admired her courage, and she became one of my inspirations to pursue a career in law enforcement.

I will never forget her, but I know we will meet again. Thank you for being one of my heroes, Vicky.

Tyler and the kids will always be in my prayers. I pray the Lord will give them strength during this difficult time, and may they find comfort in the love surrounding them.

Special Agent Christina Rademakers
Department of Homeland Security, US Customs

May 10, 2006

I used to call you "Little Blue Bird", because of the way you flew in and out of the front desk area at Mason Station. Now, I think of you as a beautiful eagle, soaring. Dedicated police officer, loving wife and mother and a true friend. You have left behind, a beautiful legacy. Rest in Peace. Thanks for the memories

PCA MARY M. UTZ
FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 10, 2006

Words can not express our appreciation for your sacrifice. Rest in Peace.

RAIC
US Secret Service (former FCPD)

May 10, 2006

It's strange what we remember about our friends. At least a decade ago I first saw Vicky and Tyler together. I'm not sure if they were married then but there was obvious love and effection between them. I will try and continue to show that same kind of love to my spouse.
Vicky passed my office every day after entering the station just yards from where she was taken from us. Never did she pass and not say hello with that infectious smile. "The wicked flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion". Peace be with you good friend.....

Master Police officer
Fairfax County Police

May 10, 2006