Chris Barrera
August 3, 2019
Its been some years, I think about you from time to time, pray for you. Rip brother in blue
August 12, 2011
To the family of Officer Nick Armstrong, the Afraid of Lightning and Circle Bear families wish to thank you for giving your son a life so he could touch and make a difference in so many lives in such a short time, our prayers and condolences to your family..He will always be remembered and honored in our family as a Warrior.
Lauren Hanks
August 12, 2011
You are a hero. Thank you for everything that you did. You are going to be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Nick.
August 12, 2011
Sympathy to all of your family and community. Lt. Priscilla Barry
Saratoga Springs, NY FD
Marge Jenes Andersh
August 11, 2011
Words are not enough to express my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. We are grateful for Nick's service. God Bless
Kathy Jones
August 11, 2011
My prayers and thoughts go out to the Armstrong family and the Rapid City Police officers.
Pennie VanTomme
August 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Armstong family. God Bless u
Kherdine, Matthew, and Jacob
August 11, 2011
"Don't worry, the first person you see is Jesus" excerpt from Heaven is for Real. I believe Nick is happy and without pain right now. I pray family and friends can feel God's peace in their hearts. My condolences.
Cheyenne River Sioux
August 11, 2011
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:4-9 WALK IN BEAUTY BROTHER!
Dan Eberly
August 11, 2011
Bill our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dan, Deb Eberly and Family
S McCully
August 11, 2011
Thank you for your selfless service to our city and you will not be forgotten. May God's grace carry your family through this horrible tragedy.
Shana Graf-Smith
August 11, 2011
RIP Officer Armstrong..Thank you for all you have done for the citizens of Rapid City..I salute you!
August 11, 2011
It is with deep sadness that we have to say "We are so sorry for ya'll". He started his journey as a young man in Rapid and sadly has ended his journey in Rapid. I am sure he has chosen his path and is following it now. He is always with you in memories. He did so much in his young life but what he has done will live on forever in the community. He saw evil that day and stood against it. A brave and proud young man. He was a hero. May you have peace and hope as time goes by the grief you feel will turn into precious memories. God Bless you for giving us your son.
Helen White
August 11, 2011
It is with saddness to hear Rapid City has lost two of its finest.
Cindy Voss
August 10, 2011
To the Armstrong family,
Please except my deepest sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you will be comforted by the wonderful memories you have of Nick and by your knowledge of the wonderful person he was.
Cindy Voss
Sid Michaels
August 10, 2011
To Bill Armstrong and your family. I worked in the jail and my wife and I extend our most heart felt sympathy to you and your family. You and yours are in our prayers and thoughts daily. God Bless our Heros. I to have a son in law-in-forcement and we worry for his safty as well as your daughter who is in corrections. Bill may God lift and support you and yours.
Kay LaFrance
August 10, 2011
My prayers are with Officer Armstrong's family and friends. May our Father comfort you in this difficult time.
August 10, 2011
My prayers to you all- from a Mother of a police officer in Sturgis,SD My heart is heavy for you, Marilyn ,Fort Collins,Co
Donna Messerli
August 10, 2011
In loving Memory of your "Nick" Bill. You probably don't remember me, but I worked in dispatch and as a reserve deputy in the 80's and really enjoyed knowing you Bill-I have heard so many great things about Nick...I am sure you were very proud of him. Words simply cannot express my deep sympathy. May God bless and comfort you all now and always.
Donna Messerli
August 10, 2011
Bill and Kim- I am so sorry for your loss.
Someone lost a hero today
and not on foreign shores or sand
Someone lost a son today,
tears tracked across our freedom land.
Someone lost a friend today,
of finer men, we cannot speak
than those in blue who vow to serve,
the vulnerable and weak.
A community lost a great man today
one willing to die for you or me.
May God comfort those who knew him best-and bring lasting honor to his memory.
DSM
Delmar & Sharon Bowes
August 10, 2011
We will miss seeing Nick here at the Apartment building and downtown on Thursday nights. Even though we only knew Nick for 1 1/2 years we know he was a very dedicated police officer. He was so happy to get off night duty last Spring and work on the unit he really cared about.Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will miss him.
Jeff & Mischelle Boal
August 10, 2011
R.I.P Nick. You are a hero. Our thoughts and prayers go to the Armstrong family. May you find comfort in the grace of god.
Randy and Elaine Fredrikson
August 10, 2011
To the Armstrong family;
We can't even begin to express how deeply saddened we were to learn of Nick's untimely death! You have been a family of friends to us for so many years that this event has really torn at our hearts!
I remember so well when you (Kim) and I met at McDonald's to show off our new babies (Nick and Joel)to one another and how excited we were to have our new little families! Even though the miles have kept us apart, you have remained very special friends and we so enjoy hearing about your boys growing up through your Christmas letters. You sounded so proud when Nick became a member of the R.C.P.D.
Nick was born to be a police officer and it sounds like he was very dedicated to his career! He had amazing, wonderful parents, two great brothers, adoring pets and life well lived. How fortunate to have had such a full life at a young age and be able to leave this world with no regrets!
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come.
Much love,
Jan Wasson
August 10, 2011
Dear Armstrong Family: Although we have never met, I wish to express my deepest condolences upon the untimely and brave death of your dear Nick.
It is my prayer that our Lord and Saviour bring you peace and comfort during the time of grief. God is good and will be with you, as He promised.
JAYE STEVENSON
August 10, 2011
my prayers go out to the armstrong family and to the R.C.P.D.
August 10, 2011
Nick, I only met you once or twice, but you left a spot in my mind and my heart. My Wife and I would like to convery our condolences to your family and friends. Stan Zakinski, Chief of Police (Ret.) You are surely one step ahead of us being with the Lord....
Shana Graf-Smith
August 10, 2011
I salute you Officer Armstrong..
Lavon Mize
August 10, 2011
I'd like to express my sympathy to the family of Nick Armstrong. Nick lived in the apartment building I live in. I Often thought it's nice to have an officer living in the building. I said a pray outside his door.
My prayers for his family.
Billee Schaible
August 10, 2011
What a sad tragedy to have lost this fine young officer. He served even through his death by being an organ donor. His sacrifice will breathe new hope and life into the life of the recipients of his precious gifts. We are parents of a Police Officer and can hardly take in the enormous heartache your family, friends, loved ones, co-workers and this community are enduring. Rest in Peace, Officer Armstrong. Peace, Strength and Grace to All.... Scott and Billee Schaible
Julie Davis
August 10, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Steve Gruhlke
August 10, 2011
Kim and Bill Armstrong
As a father of a man that went to the academy with Nick and a former Sioux Falls police officer myself I don’t want to feel what is in your hearts. You and your children are in our prayers. From what Mark our son has told me about Nick and the time he spent with him at the academey I would have been proud to have known him. No words can explain what is in my heart. I only know with his contibution to others in his death He will live forever and I know you will be as proud of him as any parent is of their children.
With a deep heart and in Jesus name I pray for all.
Steve Gruhlke
Tina Schiefer
August 9, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Candice Cardiff
August 9, 2011
Truly a tragedy. A beautiful life cut short. May this truly wonderful young man rest in peace. I would have been honored to have met him. He is a shining example of what we all should be and strive for. My prayers are with his wonderful parents and family duriing their time of great loss and sadness. Nick was a gift to our world and to all who knew him. Candice Cardiff
Bob & Mary Kay Morgan
August 9, 2011
Our prayers and comforting thoughts go out to all those that Nick left behind. He has now joined his other Brothers in walking the beat in the Heavens. What a great individual he was.
August 9, 2011
Condolences to the Armstrong Family. Nick was a true blue hero and his service was greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Tom, Anne Marie, Amanda, Ashleigh, Zackery & Margaret Wilson
Lon Hoops
August 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Nick. He will be sorely missed by all, especially his brothers in uniform.
Sheila Scott
August 9, 2011
May God be with the Nick Armstromg family, our prayers are with you. Mchenry Ill
Sarah Reichert
August 9, 2011
May you rest in peace Officer Armstrong.
August 9, 2011
We are sorry to hear of your loss and send our prayers and condolences. Nick was a very close friend of our nephew Tony Klunder and my wife and I have both worked with his dad in the past. As a retired Senior Chief Master-At-Arms an old navy poem came to mind and is very fitting during this time need and I would like to share it with you during your time of need, It is called the watch and it is very humbling .
The Watch
For Six years
This Officer has stood the watch
While some of us were in our beds at night
This officer stood the watch
While some of us were in school learning our trade
This officer stood the watch
Yes. even before some of us were born into this world
This officer stood the watch
In those years when the storm clouds of trouble were seen brewing on the horizon of history
This officer stood the watch
Many times he would cast an eye toward the starry night and see his family standing there
Needing his guidance and help
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times
But he still stood the watch
He stood the watch for Six years
He stood the watch so that we, our families and
Our fellow neighbors could sleep soundly in safety, Each and every night
Knowing that this officer stood the watch
Today we are here to say
'Officer... the watch stands relieved
Relieved by those You have trained ,Guided, and Lead
Officer you stand relieved.. we have the watch..."
"Bugler /Piper..Standby to pipe the side...Officer's going Home.."
Karla and Harry Brist
Glenn Preston
August 9, 2011
My deep sympathy and prayers go to Kim and Bill.
Bill, Nick sounds like he was a chip off the old block! A man to be proud of. May our Lord give you comfort and His peace.
All my love to you.
Leah Thornton
August 9, 2011
My prayers are with you and the Rapid City Police Department of the lose of this great officers.
Doyla Lundstrom
August 9, 2011
To: Officer Nick Armstong's Family,
Our deepest condolences to your family. Officer Nick was
a wonderful Police Officer for our community. Although, his
duties have ended, he will always be remembered.
May he rest in peace.
God Bless you, Officer Nick Armstrong.
John and Doy
Rapid City
Wanda and Jeff Dale
August 9, 2011
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Nick was a wonderfull person and had such a big heart.
Derek Simonson
August 9, 2011
To The Family Of Slain Officer Nick Armstrong, We Are Very Sorry That You Lost Your Son In The Line Of Duty. We Are Very Thankful That He Fought To Keep The City Safe. He Should Have Not Died!! He Was Just Doing His Job!!! You Had A Very Caring And Loving Son. My Condolences Go Out To Nick's Parents And Their Family!!!
Kristen Stephens
August 9, 2011
No words can make the hurt or emptiness go away, but please know that my family and many others are all praying for your family. Thank you Nick for protecting our community and making Rapid City a safer place. I am so sorry for your loss, God Bless all of you.
Doug Arnoldt
August 9, 2011
Officer Nick Armstrong, Thank you for your service, big smile. You did so much for Rapid City in such in the short time that you were given. But you will never be forgotten. You Walked Tall.
Thoughts and prayers for the family and fellow officers.
Christiaan Barrera
August 9, 2011
R.I.P. our fallen brother in arms, prayers are with family and fellow officers of the Rapid City Police Department.
-from the officers of the Winnevegas Casino
August 9, 2011
What a wonderful young man!
Dianne Dailey
August 9, 2011
My prayers are with the family of such a wonderful young man who was working to keep our city safe. God Bless all of you.
Kathleen Larson
August 9, 2011
As the mother of a "second generation police officer", we are terribly saddened. We pray that God gives you the strength and gives you comfort during this most difficult time. We didn't know Nick, but through the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement, we know the dedication and passion that Nick gave each day. We thank him for his heroism and so very very sorry. God Bless you and keep you close. Kathleen Larson and Ben Carbajal
Rick Briggs
August 9, 2011
Sorry for your loss, thank you for your sevice and I just hope something good will come from this.
Kristy Schumacher
August 9, 2011
I am blessed to have had the chance to work with you and to have known you Nick. We will continue on for the greater good, knowing you will watch our backs. Sincere prayers for your loved ones and may they feel the love and support from your law enforcement family.
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