An Aberdeen Police Department officer fell to his death from an elevated portion of Interstate 95 in Baltimore early Saturday morning, police said, marking the second death of a Harford County police officer this week.
Maryland Transportation Authority Police said the body of Officer First Class Charles N. Armetta, 29, of Joppa, was found shortly after 3:15 a.m. Saturday when 911 callers reported a man falling from an elevated section of northbound I-95.
In a brief release Saturday afternoon, Aberdeen police confirmed the death of Armetta, calling him “a highly decorated member” of the force.
Maryland Transportation Authority Police spokesman Sgt. Kirk Perez said Armetta was traveling northbound on I-95 in a limousine with other individuals when he exited the vehicle near Exit 52, for Russell Street. Armetta then fell off the roadway into the wooded area below the highway, a drop of approximately 47 feet, Perez said.
Armetta was pronounced dead at the scene. Perez said investigators are interviewing those who were present with Armetta at the time, but said the incident “appears to be a tragic accident.” He noted that, in the dark, it can be difficult to see the distance to the ground from that section of the roadway.
Reached late Saturday morning, Aberdeen Police Chief Henry Trabert said Armetta was the department’s K-9 officer, but declined further comment at the time.
In a July 2 release, the department said it had restarted its dormant K-9 program, partnering Armetta with Maverick, a 2-year-old German Shepherd. The two were expected to complete a 24-week training program with the New Castle County (Del.) Police Department on July 12, after which they would assist the department in contraband detection and suspect apprehension, as well as appear at community events.
“I am saddened and at a loss for words in the untimely death of Brother (Officer) Charles Armetta,” said Jason Neidig, president of F.O.P. Lodge 128 and an officer with the Aberdeen Police Department. “Brother Armetta was a dedicated officer and very involved with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #128. Not only do I grieve for his family but for his wife and their daughter who turns 1 on Monday. The F.O.P. will offer any and all support to the family and the officers.”
Armetta’s death came two days after Harford County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Charles B. Licato, 34, of Cecil County was killed in an early-morning crash in Darlington. Licato’s father, Donald, recently retired as a detective with the Aberdeen Police Department.
Officer First Class Charles N. Armetta. (Photos courtesy Dean Nicewander/Nicewander Photo)
R.I.P. Brother Armetta. We have it from here. You will be missed. God Bless!!!
Rest in peace Charlie. Thoughts and prayers to your family, both in and out of uniform.
He’s not the first to jump out of the car to take a piss and fall to his death around there.
have jumped out of a car many times to whiz…but never something tragic like this…very said indeed.
@oldskool Show a bit of class. A man has lost his life. This was a father a husband a brother son and a friend to many. Yes you were given the right of free speech but choose your words wisely when you choose to exercise it. Charlie was a kind and wonderful person who would go out of his way to help someone in need. I am sorry you were never blessed with the honor of calling him a friend but there are many of us out there who were. The City of Aberdeen was lucky to have an Officer of his caliber to serve and protect them. He will be greatly missed by all. Please use restraint when posting comments that could be misconstrued by those grieving a great loss.
You tell them Lisa when my son died people made stupid remarks that hurt at a very crucial time sometimes you have to process what you are going to say before opening your mouth who knows someday they might need the same courtesy
@ oldschool…. being a friend and basically family to charles i just want to say that if i ever find out who u are lets just say chzrles co-workers will be arresting me for murder….coward …pls respons and i will give u my personal cell num
Todd, I will be contacting the FBI (which has jurisdiction over internet crimes) first thing Monday morning so they can investigate your threat to kill someone over something you read here.
lol
Look at my post and tell me where I made any deragotory remarks against the deceased? Never once did I say anything about his character. I have heard of other instances where the exact same scenario played out with the same tragic results. So if your going to make threats about killing me then I will ask Beemerman to contact the FBI and advise them that I feel threatened and that they intervene quickly.
Time to grow up, oldschool.
Wonder if you are the same person as “oldnurse” that made such rude comments on Harford County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Charles B. Licato.
Get a life and quit being mean. If I remember correctly you also wrote a nasty comment when Ben Boniface was killed in an auto accident.
Have you ever been affected by a death of a loved one? As stated by another person, you do have the right to your opinion and to state that opinion, but as many people do, you hide behind that right to say mean and hurtful things, with no knowledge of the true story.
Just let the families deal with these tragedies in peace and with the support of their families and community.
Well the ugly Boniface remarks were 100% correct, He was very very drunk.
But not on the road. Move on.
wow cant even MOURN over our loved ones RIP Charlie YOU’LL ALWAYS BE OUR HERO!!!
i do beleve if the guy wasent drinking and was not drunk the acident would not of happend cuss me or do what ever thats my opion drinking is no good for nothing!!!!!! and acidnets happen when people are drunk and drinking the crap needs to be out lawed
Sadly you are right. Many have died in that area doing the same thing.
Some people in this world are really arrogant,scared little peons.That`s the only reason they talk crap like some people on here.I was and still am one of Charles` s uncles.As well as Patrick,Anthony and Rosalea.I`ve known these group of people since they were preteens.Never have I encountered one iota of disrespect or disparaging words from any of them.I actually consider them an extension of my family.So I suggest you morons look in the mirror and know the truth behind this tragic accident before you run your slimy trash mouths.He was not drunk or been drinking at all.It is what it is,a tragic loss of life with terrible circumstances.We all know he wouldnt get off that bus for no reason.Know the facts before opening a can of crap from your mouths.
Charles, or CHEEP CHOLLIE DINERO as I kiddingly called him,we love ya and miss you terribly already.Rest in peace.
Hey Jerk,
You should know the facts before you open your mouth. Better yet, think of how your comments would make his family feel when they read your comments.
Charles, our hearts are heavy with sadness and tears! Your kindness and laughter brightened the neighborhood! We will truely miss you until we meet again, Watch over us. Love The Bunker-Kelly family
My friend will be truly missed, my heart goes to The Armetta’s.
If I were drunk in a limo and got out on the side of 95 to piss, I would probably have gotten a ticket.
We wish you would…
Well…here we go again…another embarrassement for Harford County. First, a speeding officer loses control of his vehicle while speeding along route 1 and NOW a drinking officer in a Limo falling off a bring taking a whiz…really? Again..officers think they are above the law some how…speeding and not getting a ticket while ordinary citizens are always on the look-out for “Officer Speed” and their speed traps…and now…taking a whiz off the bridge. REMEMBER OFFICERS…you represent the community of which you serve. The bar has been raised for you…now rise above it and act like a professional OR you will be burying your own over and over while Harford County citizens hang their heads in sadness over a County that can be GREAT…
I sense the concern in your post. 1. You clearly don’t know anything but gossip about either incident since your details are wrong in both. 2. You have no concern for life in general. 3. You have no respect for the families who lost loved ones. I hope you never have to call the cops to save your life, your tune might change then.
Really Sandi? a Limo driver is told by his occupant – a Police Officer – to pull over on an over-pass on I-95….45 ft. above the ground…to do what?…feed the birds?..change a tire?…or maybe throw-up and/or take a whiz….If I did this…It would not make HALF the news this has…why? because I am NOT a Police Officer…because he is suppose to be holding himself to higher…professional standards..this is un-expected and frankly…un-becoming of an Officer in the Police force. Let me hear other-wise from the higher-ups in his command….I’ll wait and listen…..NOTHING….I…along with Harford County Citizens are VERY SAD to see this…representatives of our great county, not being more in control of themselves. They need to realize the world is not private but VERY public…there actions represent something greater…that is what they took an oath to do.
May YOU ROT IN HELL!
@ CONCERNED HARFORD COUNTY CITIZEN,
Listen you self righteous piece of trash! I will hope and pray that you never lose a love one the way we lost Charles. Your fake name should be IGNORANT AND TASTELESS HARFORD COUNTY CITIZEN.
Feel good being such a big ASSHOLE? STUPID JERK and COWARD hide behind a fake name JERK!
Namecall much? It must be nice — for people on both sides of this issue — to sit behind a keyboard and a screen name and say things they would never, ever say in public.
What ever happened to courtesy and common sense in our society?
Not sure why you are throwing stones Beemerman. You are a prime example of talking a bunch of shit and hiding behind a fake name.
You are a real piece of work! If you do not have anything nice to say than do not say anything at all. I worked with both and know the facts behind them. Why don’t you post your information so that we can update you on what really happened but you probably won’t you piece of sh*t.
Joe,
If you know the facts why don’t you post them here for all of us. I would be very interested in what the “facts” really are. In fact, I would bet the Dagger Press is interested in what the facts really are.
Concerned… why hide behind an unknown? You have allot to say…got a name? Yes they took oath’s…but they are people, human first! Does a Priest stop sitting to shit because he took a vow? NO…. you are a spineless individual. Shame on you…KARMA…she is a bitch…you can hide behind CONCERNED HARFORD COUNTY CITIZEN…but never from KARMA!
Nice Bette…very adult of you to share those thoughts. Good thing most people don’t live their lives by Karma…we live in the REAL world where reality sets in as consequences for our actions. You live by the sword (drinking)..then die by the sword (drinking). It happens everyday. Karma has nothing to do with it. This is truly a sad week for Harford County.
Only because you are in it are they sad…notice you used my REAL NAME….want my last name to? I have no fear, you don’t have to believe in KARMA for her to get you! She doesn’t care if you believe or not…she’ll get you!
Indeed it is a sad week for Harford County. But passing off your guesses as facts not in evidence is even sadder. Withhold your judgment until the facts are reported.
why do YOU need any facts? A man is dead, and you werent hurt by it, mind your own business
PLEASE DO NOT SPEAK IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH TAKING A PISS YOU IGNORANT PIECE OF $#@@
So share with us what really happened. Perhaps you also do not really know.
I would like to know who this concerned citizen is. I am Patrick Armetta the brother of whom you bash cowardly. I would just like to know your name thats all.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Armetta family. This tragic accident & the loss of their loved one truly hearts my heart. I’ve known Charles’ older brother since we were in 3rd grade together. Such a close, wonderful family. My thoughts & prayers are with them. … And any person leaving IGNORANT comments really needs to get themselves a life & seek some professional help cause it’s obvious something is really wrong with you, you’re quite disturbed. I’ll pray for you too. … RIP Charles.
Dear concerned.
Two very brave and loved men have died. You do not know the facts. Drinking nor speeding were the cause of these accidents. You sir are a horses back side. There are grieving people out here. What goes around, comes around. Remember that.
Joyce,
Since you know that neither drinking or speeding caused these accidents, please share with what the real causes were.
Concerned, stop being an ass. If you don’t know the details, shut your freakin mouth. You’ve made plenty assumptions which are incorrect. You weren’t there, so I’m willing to bet you have no idea. Further, police officers are ordinary people too. They have families, they go to their kids events, they hang out with their friends, AND just like you, sometimes they make mistakes. I’m sure you wouldn’t have made such asinine comments had either Licato or Armetta had been regular joe citizens. And FYI, I knew both of them. I worked with both of them. This community has lost two great officers. The law enforcement community is mourning. So, respect their grief, step down from your moral high horse, and shut the hell up.
Dear concerned.
Two very brave and loved men have died. You do not know the facts. Drinking nor speeding were not the cause of these accidents. You sir are a horses back side. There are grieving people out here. What goes around, comes around. Remember that.
people need to keep there rude comments to themselves. I was taught if you cant say something nice dont say anything at all. If you dont know the facts about what has happened then keep your mouth shut. We have 2 families who have lost a loved one very tragically. they dont need to hear your rude comments instead they need to hear that you are praying for them.
God Bless the Armetta family. Thank you for your service to our city sir, may you rest in peace. To the ignorant.. why must you rant your nasty opinions? Judging from your hurtful words and typos.. you are an uneducated and disrespectful human being. May god have mercy on your soul.
Grieve….go ahead…maybe its too early to look into the facts but they are what they are and apparently no one wants to share with this forum what they are. I never said Police Officers were not humans. That is ridiculous to assume that is what I meant. The truth does hurt sometimes…we are accountable for our actions…regardless of whether we are leaning over a jersey wall on I-95 or speeding along Route 1….they all come with consequences…lets understand that and learn to live with them.
I am in agreement with Harford County Citizen to a certain extent, we need much more information before we deem Mr. Arnetta a hero. The law is pretty strict, one is not allowed to leave a vehicle on I-95. Did the van have mechanical issues? Was Officer Arnetta ill? Was Officer Arnetta sober? If anyone else had done this and died there would be a long list of comments about the law and stupidity, but since this is a police officer we have commenters attempting to control content.
Charles defined the word Hero! You are an idiot if you think otherwise. You didn’t know him nor do you know any of the facts. Heroes are judge on how they live their lives, not the circumstances of their death. You embarrass me and you embarrass yourself with your comments.
hi, i am a close friend of charlie and anthony. I am angered at the idea that people on this site are concerned about the facts of my friends death. He was not on duty. That is all the concerned citizens need to know.
CHCC,
You are right about one thing, we are accountable for our own actions. However, you are an instigator…you are somehow getting pleasure from pointing out that there may have been a mistake on behalf of an officer which caused his death. You definitely have an “issue” of sorts with police. Not sure what it was but apparently you are holding a grudge against cops in general and are somehow deriving pleasure from submitting insensitive anonymous remarks about these tragedies.
We really don’t have all the facts at this time. Thus, you are speculating about what led up to the officer’s deaths. That said, please keep your nasty comments to yourself. May you never need the assistance of police officers who would gladly risk personal injury to save the public.
Concerned- you have no idea what you are talking about!! Who stops on the right side of the road an walks all the way over to the median to take a piss!! Maybe no one is telling you all of the details because they are none of your damn business!! The Armetta’s are a truly wonderful family and I am deeply saddened by this loss!!
Stephanie…again…this has NOTHING to do with whether the Armetta’s are wonderful people or not…it has everything to do with Character…Integrity in the Community..and Accountability for one’s actions….regardless of WHO does them….
Really sounds like a “concerned citizen”. A concerned citizen should be grateful to have someone as amazing as Officer Armetta keeping them safe. And if this is an issue of character then where is yours? Someone with character would keep their mouth shut and give a little respect. Your post makes you sound like a coward. Where do you get the right to say anything negative about either officers? When you become someone who risk’s their life EVERYDAY for the same people who disrespect them, then you may say what you want. But until then let the friends and family of both officers mourn. Its disgusting how rude you are. Cpl. Licato and Officer Armetta were both great men with high moral character. Something you obviously lack.
Dear Concerned, you speak with such compassion and conviction from your heart, it seems you are wasting your time and intelligence here. You could be saving the world one officer at a time. Its not to late, maybe you could run for president and save this country as well!!
If you are such a CONCERNED HARFORD COUNTY CITIZEN – you should show respect to the family and friends. My mother always said if you have nothing nice to say about someone or something then DO NOT SAY ANYTHING. So maybe CONCERNED HARFORD COUNTY CITIZEN – who must think they are the perfect person – you must do everything to the LAW – never been in trouble – never went over the speed limit…etc. You should learn to respect others…Maybe use your CONCERN more towards the people that are selling drugs to our kids, who are attacking others. Your CONCERN should be focussing on other things that hurting families that have lost loved ones. Always put yourself in someone elses shoes before speaking.
I have known bad police officers and good ones. Charles is one of your best, him and his family should receive the upmost respect. CONCERNED HARFORD COUNTY CITIZEN – Hope your family and friends are as perfect as you feel you are – because I would not want you to be a friend or family member of mine, you would probably talk bad about your own parents.
My last comment to you and everyone else who feels that saying RUDE Comments – remember this could be you or a friends family going through this and how would you feel reading all these RUDE Comments.
Sandy You have no right to be on here posting anything about(Talking about others) People in glass houses should not throw stones…. Well Sandy you reside in one very big glass house. RIP OFC Armetta Thank You for your service.
Well maybe after the investigation is done and all the details are out, you all will see how much of a great person he was!! But until then can’t you save the rude cooments and let the family grieve!! How would you feel if someone was saying this about you during such a terribly tragic time?? Can’t you have some compassion??
How about We all just morn with his family and lift up prayers, and all those who “know the whole story” why don’t you shut it. There is a GREAT WOMAN who has lost her husband. take your comments else where.
Am heartbroken for his family, and saddened that people would write such awful things after a good guy passes away, someone they did not know. I will be keeping his family in prayer.
RIP Officer Armatta, this is such a sad time for the family, including his 1 year old daughter. regardless of what and how this happened, lets show respect for the family. I just don’t understand why people can’t just keep disrespectful comments to themselves. nobody really knows just yet what happened, so lets just give some support to the family, and worry later what actually happened. remember tomorrow is not promised to anyone, how would you feel if this was your son, daughter, brother, husband. RIP Armatta, I know your in a better place.
The truth will come out. Just wait and see!
Rest In Peace brother. You were a hero and a great police officer. You were fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to work in one of the most noble professions, law enforcement. Thank you for your service, we’ll take it from here. We will miss you Charles. EL-23
It amazes me how people feel that having the right to say whatever they want means that they should say whatever comes to their mind. Concerned citizen immediately jumps to the conclusion that speeding caused the accident, doesn’t consider the idea that in an economic recession they are working every officer enough hours for two officers. That they are stretching every officer to his physical and mental limits to get the most bang for their buck. The fact that this accident occurred at 2:30 in the morning should tell you that he was not working the same hours that your typical 9-5 joe would be.
And to answer your question, Concerned Citizen, as to why Armetta’s death makes the news when your death never would is because he is worth more as a person than you are. He was a better person than you will ever be and we are more sad that he is gone than we will be when you are gone.
I agree with most of what you have to say. I do not agree with your last paragraph. It is totally false and does not reflect the true belief of most police officers I know. If you truly believe what you have said in your last paragraph it is very sad indeed.
My sincere condolences to the Armatta family.
So in less then 2 weeks, an officer falls to his death peeing, another falls asleep behind the wheel. A state trooper who lives in Aberdeen gets stabbed by his girlfriend in Baltimore City, another sate trooper out of Bel Air barricades himself in his house with an arsenal of high power weapons over a domestic dispute (bet you didnt hear that on the news). Its about time for some new administrators dont you think. And yes, I know what Im talking about.
Do you really, Alarmed? I’m alarmed that you know something the police, if you are to be believed, are hiding from us. Please, enlighten us, what is the source of your insider knowledge? If you know something, spit it out. Otherwise, just wait in silence with the rest of us.
What does new administrators have to do with this officer dying? Are you campaigning at a time of grief. Shame on you.
Alarmed please do tell how do you know that he fell asleep? As his friend I’d like to know?
Charles was a great friend of mine. My heart breaks to hear this sad news. He always had a smile on his face from when he served pizzas at Mamma Lucia’s in Parkville, to protecting the city I live in- Aberdeen. for anybody that knew him, he was one of those people you would want to be around because it was impossible to be in a bad mood around him. He had a baby face and a warm smile. Everybody always wants the facts, the facts is we are all human, the truth is that Charles was a great person with a huge heart. If you want to make a political statement whine to.your congressman and get the hell off this site, if you want to leave kind words for somebody you know nothing about then that’s a different story. RIP Charles, I know god is enjoying your company
RIP Brother.
The loss of any human life is an awful thing, whether it be a police officer, a bum on the street, or a child. To chastise someones death because of how they died is a very sad thing to see and or hear. I have to say that I have done it myself in the past, though not in a public forum, and I wish that I hadn’t. A little compassion will go a long, long way, even if you can’t see it.
Wow this is crazy the way some of u r posting….i new charlie ALWAYS had a smile on his face n ready to HELP ANYONE IN NEED….ITS SAD THAT SOME PEOPLE JUST CANT KEEP THE NEGATIVE TO THEM SELVES IF THIS WAS UR BROTHER…UNCLE…COUSIN OR WHATEVER U WOULD HAVE A DIFFERENT OUT LOOK BUT SINCE ITS AN OFFICERU THINK DIFFERENT…SHAME ON U…………..CHARLIE SHINE LIKE ALWAYS U WILL B DEEPLY MISSED BY SOOOOOO MANY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH UR FAMILY….UR LITTLE ANGEL WOULD HAVE BEEN PROUD OF HER DADDY<3
Both of these men did more good in one shift than any of you jerks have done or will do in your lifetime. It does not matter how these men
died, but how they lived; with integrity, honor, and service.
This breaks my heart. Charles and I were friends in high school. We also mowed lawns with our mutual friend’s father in the summer, spring, and fall. He was a bright, engaging, confident, and HILARIOUS guy. It was free everything when I would walk into MaMa Lucia’s. My heart goes out to The Armetta Family. You will be missed old friend!
Harford Citizen,
I truly feel you need professional mental therapy help to work out your issues with police officers and any other authority figure. It’s my guess you feel slated by one at some point during your what seems to be a pathetic life. Your children are victims here likewise as I pray (Like you do??) they do not grow into adulthood with the same nauseating demeanor and bias beliefs about law enforcement or public servants that you purport. I Pray you never need one of these dedicated people. Would you say the same about a returning Veteran from Afghanistan if he tragically lost his life along Rte95? I believe whether or not he was intoxicated and or he became ill alongside the road has not yet be determined. Was he drinking and driving? No, they all took the smart route,(Getting a designated driver) so that makes him smarter than many people and shows more character right there.
If it was a Harford County citizen who perished, the news reports would be the same.
How do I explain to my children that such an arrogant, deranged man would write such disrespectful comments on a public forum? Now we lost another officer, I pray you’re not such an ameba that you will disrespect his passing as well. But alas I see the answer to that already.
One final question for you, do you treat your children and family the same way as you do the dignity of these two officers? Say the neighbor kid came over accusing your children of doing something wrong……….do you punish them without even asking them their side or trying to find out what exactly happened???? Your poor children must be grounded all the time? Show the same respect for others. May God find his way into your heart, soul, brain and finally your mouth and keyboard.
Our deepest sorrow to the Armetta family for your loss, as you too are in all our prayers and thoughts. May you find comfort with all your fond memories of this fine officer and with him being at God’s Mercy now.
The loss of these two Officers is beyond words. They went to work every day to protect and serve our community. They made sacrafices that most cannot comprehend. They are men, but not ordinary men. I call them HEROS. My prayers and sympathy to their families. And to their ‘brothers and sisters’ in law enforcement, may God protect your every step on and off duty.
FIRST LET ME SAY TO THE FAMILIES THAT HAVE LOST THERE LOVED ONES, THAT I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS…. I WAS FRIENDS WITH CHARLES AND HE WAS A GOOD MAN, EASY TO GET ALONG WITH, AND FUN TO BE AROUND…..
NOW FOR ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE ALL THESE FALSE ASSUMPTIONS, AND NEGATIVE THINGS TO SAY, CAN YOU JUST SIT BACK AND THINK FOR A MINUTE ON ALL THE IGNORANT SH*T YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE OFFICERS WHO WILL ALWAYS BE BETTER THEN YOU..” WHY YOU ASK” SIMPLE IT IS BECAUSE THEY WERE THE ONES WHO HAD THE COURAGE TO PUT THAT BADGE ON EVERYDAY AND PUT THERE OWN LIVES AT RISK TO PROTECT AND SERVE YOU WHEN YOU COULD NOT OR DID NOT WANT TO DO IT. SO WHY DON’T YOU KEEP YOUR IGNORANT COMMENTS TO YOURSELF, DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE FACTS BECAUSE OBVIOUSLY KNOWING THE FACTS WILL NOT MAKE YOU SLEEP ANY BETTER AT NIGHT OR FUNCTION BETTER AT WHATEVER IT IS YOU DO IN YOUR LIFE AND PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD UNDERSTAND THAT THESE OFFICERS WHO ARE SONS, FATHERS, HUSBANDS, AND UNCLES HAVE FAMILY RIGHT NOW WHO ARE DEALING WITH A REALLY TRAGIC TIME IN THERE LIFE AND THE LAST THING THEY NEED IS YOUR IGNORANCE.
Patrick, Sarah and family
I am sorry to hear about your brother even though I didn’t know him I know you both. Please know our family sends love and prayers to you and your family.
This is a place to put sympathy remarks to the family not childish remarks about others insecurities and ignorance. PLEASE HAVE SOME RESPECT FOR THE FAMILIES INVOLVED. I have never read so many ignorant things on here. And for those who put sinsere comments on here thank you.
Please to the Armetta Family show some respect. !!!! Is that to much to ask for.
our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and daughter, parents and siblings. ( all family memembers)
kelly skaggs
May God bless and embrace this devasted family with his loving arms. No one can explain the feelings felt DEEP in the soul and heart when a loved one is lost.
I am a nurse…..I have seen lives enter this world and I have seen them leave this world. I have hugged and cried with complete strangers of whom I know absolutely nothing about. I give care not knowing anything about that person because it is the right thing to do. We are put on this earth not to judge ….. no one has that power other than God himself .
This family however I do know personally and reguardless of that fact there was a life lost. It disappoints me that even today with how much our world has evolved that there are still people out there that can disrespect a family at this tender time.
Speechless by some of these comments…..please be respectful to this family ….they are already grieving and do not need to see or hear such hurtful things!
This is his brother and let me start by setting record straight this police officer a hero of a man did nothing that would set him above the law., You all better start watching what you post. We have suffered a great tragedy and the last thing I wanna read is some of you saying things that you have no idea what you are talking about. Not a singlr one of you were there. This was a freak accident. It happens to the best of us and it sucks, With that being said im telling you to watch what you are saying on here. Think what you want but keep it to yourself. My family and I especially his wife do not wanna see anything else like what have read on here please. Be careful abt the words you write
Patrick: I’m sorry that you have to suffer even more because of what these fools are writing. I did not know your brother, but from what I am reading here and on FB it sounds like he was a wonderful husband, father, friend, brother and police officer. Please hold onto the memories and honor your brother by not letting these idiots fill you with anger any longer. Peace and love to your family. RIP OFC Charles Armetta
Dear Patrick, So Sorry for your and your families lose. So Sorry for the lack of feelings of some people who do not even deserve a response to their post. So, So sorry that a little girl has lost her Daddy and a lifetime of missed opportunities with him. Rest assured that the majority of us appreciated the time and dedication your brother, son, father, husband and friend gave to our great county of Harford County. May he rest in peace and may you and your family find solice in knowing the true human being whom he really was. His memory is an Honorable one, and thoughts and prays are with your family at this great time of sorrow.
Patrick- Again, I extend my deepest sympathy to your family. Both my husband and I worked with Charlie (I work at a business he did OT at) please let Heather know that if she or anyone in your family needs ANYTHING to contact someone at the PD. We are all here to lend a hand if needed, but understand that right now you all just need space. We are here for you guys and love you. Rest assured, Heather will always be a part of the APD family.
Patrick, First let me say how sorry I am for the loss of Charles. I am an Armetta and am related somewhere down the line. Please don’t answer these sick, uneducated comments. I know it’s hard not to answer but this is how these nitwits thrive. If you just ignore them and their ignorant comments, they will go away. They will be posting to no one. You have to click on most of the negative comments, so don’t do it. I don’t care what the cause of death is, it’s still tragic. don’t let these vipers win. Animals treat their own better. Be there for the wife and child of this man. Emotions are running high right now. I read a good saying recently. React with intelligence not your emotions. They are cruel and obviously have nothing better to do in life. May God be with all of you at this time of sorrow.
Regina
Patrick, take comfort in your family and don’t listen to any of the negative words of these people who will never have the pleasure of knowing what an outstanding man your brother truly was. He will be missed by many. My thoughts are with all of you.
Some people get their rocks off by what they say or write. While some are truly from the heart others are from well, that is all that can be said. There are too many names to list or thoughts to write. Charles I love you and will miss you. See you on the other side.
PS tell him I miss him.
Uncle
It’s very disturbing to read the low-class and ignorant comments on this page, from people on BOTH sides of this issue.
A young man, by all accounts a good husband and father, a public servant and respected co-worker, a good neighbor and friend, has died, and before his family members can even make funeral arrangements, people are coming on here to insult him and use his death to make some sort of social or political point. That is shameful.
But then, in response, others come on here and respond by name-calling and, in at least one case, even threatening to kill someone, thereby lowering the tone of the discussion even further. (FYI, making a threat over the internet is a federal crime. I will be contacting the FBI Monday morning and alerting them to this page.) That sort of response is just as inappropriate and just as shameful: I don’t think Officer Armetta’s family wants to read vulgar insults from his friends any more than they want to read ignorant innuendo from his critics.
Is it really too much to ask that people step back and take a moment to think about what they are saying before they hit that “Submit Comment” button?
To Officer Armetta’s family and friends: I am truly sorry for your loss, and I will keep you in my prayers.
My condolences to the families of both of the police officers who lost their lives this past week. From my friends in the police departments I understand they were both fine men and good officers. Accidents happen to all of us. Knowing the facts around the accidents will not make it less tragic. Praying for the families whose lives have been forever changed by these events.
I can’t believe it. Charles’s mother used to baby sit me, my brother and sister. We were friends in high school. He was a good man. My heart goes out to his family. Good bye Charles I’m gonna miss you.
My heart goes out to the Armetta family. Seeing the comments here it makes me wonder what purpose this article serves given the nature of responses in open/semi-anonymous comment boards. I’m curious to see if the Dagger Press LLC. feels compelled to pull the story or ALL the comments. It seems to me that the fact that he was off duty clearly makes this a matter that could have stayed private.
We regularly report on the deaths of individuals who have far less of a public profile than a police officer, and events which occur in far less a public manner than this one.
If you dont like the comments that appear on this board then I was advise NOT READING IT! Nobody forces anyone to look at this. Unpopular speech is still free speech, and you do have the freedom to click away.
Yes its free speech. But dont you think that it is taking it to far for both sides to smear a dead officers character into the ground. Then on the flip side you have people making death threats against the other idiots. This thread is completely off track and should be shut down. This was a human life that was taken way too soon. I wasnt there I dont know what happened and I really dont care. A wife and a small child lost something they cherished. Officer or not this is sad. Put yourself in this family’s shoes and everyone on both sides who are talking crap need to let it be. One day you will suffer a tragedy and I hope you are not treated like this. I say again BOTH sides who are talking crap and responding with crap, YOU NEED TO STOP. RIP Officer Armetta A109, S719.
No, its an internet message board. This stuff happens. Yes its sad, But even unpopular speech is protected by the first amendment. In fact it was one of the reasons it was put in there. People will always hide behind their keyboards and say ugly things. I would suggest you go to one of the other sites that requires authenticated log ins if you dont like it.
It isn’t against the law to threaten to kill somebody.
Actually, it is if the person being threatened reasonably believes that the person making the threat could and would carry it out. In most jurisdictions is it considered a felony-level assault. The key here is whether or not the person being threatened has a genuine fear of the person making the threat following through with it.
If you don’t think it’s against the law to threaten to kill someone over the Internet, ask Walter Abbott about his little love letter to Owe’Malley.
Beerman, after what I have seen you post about police, I am surprised that you would go to them for help. I believe that is known as hypocrisy.
concerned, i dont understand how u want a GREAT community when u have no consideration or empathy for its residents. this man protected the community u live in. he was a hero, and a good man. may u one day be half the man he was. everyone that knew him knows what kind of person he was, and i pray that, regardless of ur ignorance, may u never experience the loss and the pain we, as a family, are going through. i understand ur freedom of speech, but keep in mind what a few words can do to someone when they are dealing with such a tradegy.
I wish people would grow up, You have the right to free Speech but when a tragedy like this happens people should keep the negative comments it to them selfs. Charles was like a brother to me, I have known him n his family since we were kids. I will wish him forever, the Family n Friends are going through a lot so please if u have some negative to say please keep it to yourself. Charles was a great brother, husband, father n friend.
This family has suffered a tragic loss of a great father, loving brother,an a son, a mother and father could’nt be more proud of in a hundred life times.and it sickens me that people would come on here an say atrocious thing about a man of men,with out knowing what truly happened. It also amazes me to think that this officer one day may have had to help a despicable human being like ur self ( concerned). A man who put his life and safety on the line day in an day out for harford county and it’s residents an did so with the upmost integrity an dignity that only people like you could only envy to be. Gone but never forgotten you will always be loved and missed. Officer armetta.
Growing up I was very close with the Armettas. I love them as I do my own family and can’t even comprehend the amount of pain they are in. Your vile and cruel comments aren’t necessary and you need to take into consideration how you would feel during such a tragic loss no matter what the circumstances are. To my family I love you all and will be praying for you during this horrific time.
I’ve been watching this thread grow; I’ve even posted on it once or twice. I’m continually amazed at the way “free speech” is thrown around, here and elsewhere, as an excuse for venting whatever spleen happens to be running around someone’s system at the time. Freedom of speech is a right, to be sure. However, the Founding Fathers understood — and expected — that with rights came responsibilities. Since at least the “free love” generation (and I was on the cusp of same, sad to admit), everyone has wanted freedoms without the responsibilities. Sorry, folks, it doesn’t work that way. As the noted Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. once wrote in a Supreme Court opinion, “The most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theater and causing a panic.” So if you have no intention of being responsible — and it would appear that a lot of posters have no such intention — then by all means, PLEASE do not click “Submit Comment.” Just let your venomous spleen vent itself on your own screen; but don’t drain your effluvium on the rest of society.
Nobody shouted fire in a theater dude. somebody stopped a car on the side of 95, a man got who had been drinking and fell to his death. If you want to be mad at someone be mad at the “professional” limo driver who allowed patrons to exit his vehicle on the side of an interstate. I would love to know which company it was, so I will be sure not to use them.
Anthony, so sorry for you loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Prayers to you all.
Our hearts & prayers goes out to the Lacota & Armetta Families.
May GOD comfort the families is our prayer.
RIP Officer Armetta, thank you for your service!
For the folks asking for the “facts”.,, you don’t need any facts, he was off duty, it was an accident, and it’s none of your business… Get a life!
Charles was a well known, wonderful person! My prayers are with the armetta family, rest in peace Charles you will strongly be missed.
My heart goes out to the Armetta family, I sit hear and read thru all the comments……and during a time like this emotions run high, but please who ever you are please don’t forget the reason why we are posting!!!! It shouldn’t be about arguing and getting even more upset at peoples comments (even tho they are extreamley hurtful), we are here to show respect to a friend and a great human being! Armetta would want you smiling and being happy and silly just like he was……Don’t let the devil get in, keep posting good positive memories and just ignore all the negative. RIP to a fantastic human being!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My husband, daughter, and I were so sad to hear about the tragic death of Charlie. He was such a great guy and was always trying to make me laugh. Whenever we saw him, he always stopped to say Hi and to talk for a while. He went out of his way to always make sure he sat down to talk to my daughter when we saw him at softball and she liked that. My husband Domonic used to ride with Charlie and is friends with several other police officers in Aberdeen and Harford County Sheriff’s Office. I am praying for his wife, daughter, the rest of his family members, as well as his friends, co-workers, and the Aberdeen & Harford County Sheriff’s Office. They lost a great man on Saturday! To those people who continue to post rude comments on here, why can’t you keep them to yourselves? I understand that this is a message board, but why can’t you allow the friends and family members to read positive messages about Charlie and his life? Not rude and ignorant ones? We are all going through enough right now, dealing with the death of a great man and we don’t need to read your ignorant and rude comments! RIP Charlie! You will always be remembered as that fun loving guy who always made everyone laugh and who wore your O’s hat into your wedding reception! We’ll miss you! Love, Nicole`, Domonic, and Jordan Salamone
Okay… Here we go again. First off my sympathies go out to both officers families. Secondly, to the rest of you sheep…. Move forward with your lives, hug your kids, express kind words to your families, neighbors and friends. Please learn to be a little tolerant of each other… Please!
Mr. Eaton, I’ve noticed that in both officer related stories you’ve posted 1st. Is that your highest priority as a union leader? My sentient is with you and I truly respect the fact that you utilize your real name. But, my cynical side warrants curiosity!?
It’s unbelievable, the sick hateful comments individuals are posting on this board – hiding behind the cowardice of “free speech”. Comments about a man who chose his mission in life to “protect and serve” a community of people. And behind the veil of “free speech”, those same cowards soil the Armetta name – a family who’s sons risked their lives in armed forces combat to protect your “free speech”. Shame on you to the men and women speaking with forked tongue attempting to tarnish the reputation of a decorated police officer. “He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles” -Prov. 21:23
This thread is way out of control, as well as for the other law enforcement officer’s tragic death. These threads should be used to relay condolences, respect and words to the family’s and loved ones involved. All this ranting about free speech and so forth should be addressed elsewhere. I certainly believe in the First Amendment.
Aaron Cahall was exactly on point in his post, as the Dagger reports on incidents and persons with less of a public profile. Yes there are disgraced ex law enforcement out there, but even humiliating them and their families at time of death is incomprehensible. These were 2 outstanding officers to say the least.
One final thought: if these two persons were violating the peoples trust as in a crime of varsity while these tragedies happened, this still would not be the place to discuss them. If they were a poor mechanic, lousy electrician,, terrible hairstylist, or any other respectable less profile position, I’m sure we wouldn’t observe such the nasty nature of fellow human beings.
My God people , show some respect and decency to the families of these fallen officers. May God be with them and hold then in Heaven.
Charles was a great guy. I may not have known him as well as some others but i can say i was blessed to know him. You will be truly missed by many people! And for the people that didnt know him, and the great person he was should hold back their rude comments.
first of al…..this is suppose to be for consolence for Charles, his family not fussing, it doesn’t matter how he died wether he was pissing or partying, who cares, he had a tragic death, and because of this tragic his daughter will never get to know what a great man her father was, or his wife expierence the love of her soul mate again, so be dang grown up and quit talking about it, say your thoughts, condolense and find somewhere else to complain, threathen and whine. Heather and his family dang sure don’t need to see this stupid crap grow up!
Well, after going to my Church on Sunday in Forest Hill, I realize that I am in no position to judge…. I am happy that in my earlier years no one stood in judgement of my actions….and that I am thankful my actions did not result in my sudden and horrible death…I did many terrible things I am ashamed of and have had to ask many people along the road of my life to forgive me…
Please forgive me for my quick judgements I made of these two Officers. My prayers are for these two families and their children they left behind. The same Grace that was given to me in my lifes struggles is the same Grace given to all….
Harford Citizen,
An admirable and hopefully sincere apology and post. I have no reason to disbelieve your sincerity. Please lets all just focus on the condolences to the passing, and no matter the circumstances nor their profession lets honor the deceased with dignity, . A hero is a hero to someone from police to fire personnel, (especially our volunteer firefighters) to military, to the plumber who is a little league coach.
Harford Citizen I wish God’s peace to you, your family and children.
Again to the Armeta Family, Godspeed and may you and all of us that will rejoice and celebrate Charlie’s life have God’s eye over us.
CHCC,
I would then ask this of you. Please go and pay your respects to these men and apologize in person to these families as they have read and heard what you posted about their loved ones. Make your actions speak louder than your words. From this day forward do good unto others.
You should go to church every day and night – hope GOD forgives you for talking so badly against someone you do not know.
Anyone that knows this family would be honored to be friends, related to them. They are a family that is respected, honored and will be their for you when you need a hand. The parents – are great people – you need to tell them you are sorry, they do not need all this RUDE comments. It is hard to come across families like them…
My family is proud, honored to know them.
It is truly a shame that two humans died tragically, no matter the cause or who they were in “real life” and you people banter like school yard bullys because you know you cant be held accountable with your annonymous postings. These two young men have families, extended family/friends and yes prior to these instances were real live heros. We dont need to know why these things happen; at the very least it was a tragic accident that I cant imagine any of them intended. Being humans (which they were) they may have made some choices that affected the outcome (I cant say because I wasnt there) but as basic human beings should we really be judging and bashing here and not supporting the grieving family who was left behind. I think some of you (even the wise assess out there) have a family and maybe a heart and should really think how they would feel if this was their family member. I am certain the families are devasted and hurt and I am oh so hopeful that they arent reading this trash! God Bless the families of Charles Armetta and Charles Licato. Take time to love your family and friends so you arent living with any regret if suddenly they are gone tomorrow.
I heard tonight that the limo was involved in an accident and everyone was out on the side of the highway
Charles, you are very much missed and loved by so many. You worked so hard to make your dreams your accomplishments. You have done so much in your short lifetime. You leave behind a legacy that make many proud to be a part of you. You grew into a loving, caring, and compassionate man. I know that you are in loving arms now. Please tell him how much we still miss him. I LOVE YOU! Aunt big Debbie
Everyone,
As much as I was disheartened and disgusted with Concerned Harford Citizens comments and posts, he/she has since apologized and hopefully meant it, and I haven’t seen any further negative posts under that name since. I am not naive enough to wonder if the name has changed, but all of us this side of the discussion seem to be Christians, so until proven wrong, lets forgive him/her and focus on the important issues, burying the officers. Preparing for the viewing right now. Peace to all. Remember the date today as well. God watch over all of us……
Thank you @Knowthe Truth…I have been at work all day. I saw many officers and the sign along Mountain Road on the way home today. I will certainly pay my respects and I will keep my headlights on all day tomorrow out of respect for these fine Officers.
@CHCC, your welcome. May I make a suggestion, and that’s all it is, but I would copy and paste your apology , and feel free to use my responses as well, on the other 2 major threads about the officers. In fact, on the original post I believe, Cpl Licato’s father responded to your post. Understandably it wasn’t the nicest of responses, but still if you were to post and apologize to him in that forum, express your condolences as you did to my response I think maybe it will ease many of the fringed nerves and angered emotions of many people out there and add to your creditability. Again, only a suggestion, and thank you for your last post with the kind words. I have been to 2 of the viewings and although a somber time, it would make you proud as a father or citizen to see how professionally we all bond together in tough times. Ironic in sorts today’s hallowed date and the events in Harford County these past days. Maybe through these tragedies some good will come out of it. It appears it might have changed your opinion of law enforcement officers, and that’s a start and many more may follow in your footsteps. We can only hope so. Thank you for showing the strength of your emotional support and respect for the Officers.
PATRICK I WAS A FRIEND OF YOUR BROTHERS, AND MY FAMILY IS DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOURS, AND YOUR FAMILY’S LOSS, AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE LET ME KNOW….. AND FOR THESE PEOPLE POSTING IGNORANT THINGS ON HERE JUST BLOCK THEM OUT BECAUSE OBVIOUSLY THEY DON’T HAVE A HEART OR EVEN A BIT OF COMPASSION FOR YOUR FAMILY AT A TIME LIKE THIS. REST IN PEACE CHARLIE YOU WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY A LOT OF PEOPLE. YOU WERE A GREAT MAN AND A HERO FOR YOUR COMMUNITY AND THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, AN I AM PROUD TO SAY I WAS YOUR FRIEND BECAUSE IT WAS A HONOR.
I would just like to take the time to tell the family & friends of Officer Armetta that I wish you love and peace in this sad time. I met Officer Armetta one time, and I must say that he was very nice and polite to me and my family in our moment of dispar. I wish you all the best and just know that Heaven has another Heavenly Angel to watch over us. I would like to say thanks to all of his family and friends for unselfishly sharing him with us and our community….on another note, please don’t get angry at those in this world that would be as ingnorant to say such harsh things, simply because they don’t know any better. They have parents who are just as ignorant. I mean they must have been, why else would a person say such rude, hartless, ignorant things in this sad time of a life lost. GOOD PARENTS would have taught them better…so don’t be mad but instead feel sorry for not just them, but their parents/grandparents and so-on. And of course they must not know what it’s like to suffer the loss that you all have. However one day they will. I just pray for the one that they will loose. Maybe it’ll make them feel as if they’ve just been hit by a mack truck! Or their mind and soul suddenly goes into shock mode with pain striking every part of their body because they can’t breath, move, speak the instant they hear that their loved one has passed. Karma is a b*@ch and those with evil in their heart will receive a double dose with an extra kick. With that said, I’m sending sorrow to you, the family & friends of Officer Armetta….and pitty to you, the ignorant beings we call humans that know no better than to be just that, IGNORANT (look it up).
I have been a criminal lawyer 35 years. A States Attorney and the top criminal lawyer in Harford County for Many years. I have defended so very difficult cases such as Joe Palzinski. Just last week I was cross examining Officer Armetta on a major drug case. He was as fine of police officer as I have met. He was hard working,bright honest and fair. When you are on the other side you always know how is good and Officer Armatta was one of the best. Aberdene and Harford County will certainly miss him.
Dave It is nice to see a positive comment from you. This proves that even at the end of the day we all have a job to do, but all have a mutual respect for each other.
Charles was a friend of mine, a good cop and a great coworker when we worked together at the DC. I will miss him. My heart goes out to his family and the Aberdeen police department for losing a great guy. For everybody who thinks its cool to talk crap about the departed I’ll say this… Put on the the body armor and holster a weapon and do one of the most thankless jobs in this country and then you can comment. Putting yourself into harms way everyday is not the ideal situation a person wants to be in everyday but he did. When anonymous tough guys want to put their ass on the line everyday to protect the public at large then you can talk. I used my real name and I don’t give a damn who has a problem with what I said. Rest in peace Charles, you will be missed. To everyone who is painting this man out to be a bad guy I say to you… Enjoy the safety and security we provide you everyday and ask for nothing in return.
Mr. Riley, Some opinions need to be kept to oneself. We buried a Hero today and if you cant respect the life this man lived, out of respect for his family, friends and brothers and sisters in law enforcement, practice your free speech elsewhere. You do not know the facts of this tragic accident. And for the record, drinking and driving is no ‘accident’. Its a crime that Officer Armetta faught hard to stop. Now we have one less Officer to protect us and our loved ones. He will be dearly missed!
My heart goes out to the Armetta family. It has been years since I have seen or spoken to any of you, but I have not forgotten what a wonderful family you are. So saddened to hear such tragic news. After reading so many great things about Charles, I wish I could have known him better. God bless all of you.
Today as everyday since this tragic accident I morn the lost of a friend and Charles Armetta someone I have considered part of my family for many years. My heart and prayers go out to the Armetta and Nygren family’s. He was and forever will be one of gods great gifts to us all. My friend my little brother I will truly miss you. For those that need to write nasty comments during this time of pain and grief I can not say in large words to go fuck yourself so go fuck yourself. You who hide behind there computers wouldn’t have the balls to say any of these nasty things to anyone that knew Charles face. In your life you to will feel the pain that we do and imagine how you will feel when those nasty comments are yours to feel.
Approximently 2 months before the tragic death of Officer Armetta, I was honored to meet him but not under your normal circumstance.
I never thought for a second that his death, someone I knew only for a brief time, would change my life forever.
Officer Armetta had pulled me over and I had been charged with a few violations, one of which was “driving while impaired by alcohol”. My additude towards Officer Armetta was not the politest and neither was his towards me (calling me a D*ck head a few times)but if you act like one, someone has to point it out right?
After being arrested we had a nice “conversation” as you may call it at the police station. He spoke more than I did of course, and I listened, but I said what was on my mind as well. Even through the harsh words and dissagreements we both brought to the table that night, I seen he was an intelligent, professional Officer that was just doing his job under the givin circumstances.
I woke up that morning to being released and Officer Armetta gone for the day.
Going home and telling the family what happend was hard, telling them the story and speaking bad about the Officer that had pulled me over(Because everyone is innocent that is charged).Im on the phone with my lawyer the next day, thinking in my head the day I have to go to court and what may become of me…hoping I did not have to leave my family for this terrible inncident ending up in jail.
On Sept 18 I was out and about doing daily errands when I heard on the radio about a harford county policer officer who had died. Everything was going in one ear and out the other until I heard the name ARMETTA. Only when they mentioned he was an Aberdeen police officer did I realize,”That was the officer that arrested me!”I returned home and googled the name where I read this article,(And all the comments pertaining to his death). I was in disbelief, and also had mixed feelings about what had happend. On one hand, I quess Im off this charge…on the other after reading how many people were touched by him and how much he was loved, it is a very very VERY sad event. I contacted my lawyer to get advise about this unfortunate turn of events in my case where I learned the facts about what had happend that night surrounding the death of Officer Armetta and that alcohol very well was a contributing factor of his death. Alcohol impairs judgement and balance. Bridges bounce when traffic passes and if standing on a bridge and balance is impaired…put two and two together. Im not here to decide wheather his actions where smart, dumb, upholding a position of a police officer, or if he was off duty or not….what touched me was seeing a picture of him holding his infant daughter he left behind.
I myself have a stepson, 3, who had no father figure in his life but me. In my past, I have not made the best desicions in my life and never thought about what would happen and how people would feel if I made the wrong one and my life was ended. I sat back for minutes, bringing myself back to that night Officer Armetta pulled me over.
After hearing this news and everything surrounding the events, I promised my family and myself that I would never get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol. I sit back and wonder if Officer Armetta had not pulled me over that night, what could have been the outcome later down the road….he very well could have saved my life. Only now did I realize this and want to personally thank him…not only for doing what he believed was the right thing…but changing me and myself forever and my outlook on life. Rest in Peace Officer Armetta. You were loved by many and I thank you for being the one who has finally “knocked some sense into me” (something you told me you wanted to do at the police station).
TTo All Concerned, Thank you for all the beautiful words that you have written about Officer Charles Armetta. He was a very kind soul, a wonderful human being. He was so a person of Honor and Pride and Dignity. He loved his family and friends with all he had to give. He also loved his job, his coworkers in all the agencies, he loved his partner, Maverick. He loved the community that he patroled.He would do anything for anyone at anytime. I guess you could tell that by the outpour of sympathy to the family. The long constant line of family, friends, coworkers, all the different agencies and the community that came to pay thier respects, never ending.Let me try to help you know him. He grew up in a very loving home, surrounded by his siblings,Mom, Dad, family and many friends. Charles always excelled at any of his endeavours, always tried effortlessly until he succeeded and did his best. Grew into a wonderful man. Many would aspire to be like him. We have certainly lost one of the most important persons in my world. I pray every moment of every day for Charles to rest in peace, for his family to find serenity knowing how Charles was loved, respected and how he will be missed. You know until you are in the situation and you are hit in the face with the reality that your loved one will never come home again, never sit and talk to you or eat at your table, or give you a bear hug and kiss you and tell you I love you, guess you might not understand. To anyone who posted things that were untrue and have no knowledge of this young man and the circle of family and friends that he had, and the kind of Man that he was, I pray that you never ever ever will be in my position of heartache and pain, loss. You feel so lost, so empty. Then you hear about comments that someone has written about this young man that you loved so deeply, so much. You see, how could you know, you are not me and you are not his Mother, I am. I just wanted you to know that we are already in so much pain and hurt and I would think at a time like this that if you were me or any of his siblings, family or friends that you would want the same respect and let the family and frieds grieve thier loss, that’s more than enough to try to get through without having to add anger, or disgust or more pain. But I realize that you have the so called right to say and feel the way you do, but I guess the world has revolved so much that we as humans have forgotten empathy for others. It’s a shame because no matter what would happen in your life, I would offer you prayers to get through and so would my children, you see I raised them that way, I guess that is why my Son, Charles was so loved by so many. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Charles, I will always be very proud of you, my Son, I will always love you and remember you in my heart and soul. Your Mom.
To Charles Mom,
I wanted to thank you for posting your heartfelt comments. No one can understand the grief of a Mother unless they walk in your shoes. I wanted you to know that I was privilaged to know your son and everything you say about him is true. He always welcomed me with a smile, of course, he knew what my first question would be to him too, “How many DUI’s do you have now??” I remember very clearly the last converstation I had with him on Aug. 7th, teasing him about trading DUI’s in for a dog. That’s when he told me he couldn’t wait to tell me when Maverick get’s his first DUI. He made me laugh. You see, I know the pain of losing a child because a drunk driver killed my daughter nine years ago. It was a honor to award Officer Armetta with a certificate for being a top DUI arresting officer. He was and is truly a Hero in my eyes! I just wanted you to know that. He did change the world for the better while here and I, for one, will never forget him.
Deb,
I am so very sorry. Thank you for your kind words. I know how you feel. I miss my boy so very much and it still feels like a nightmare for my family and friends and myself. A piece of my heart is missing and I know that it will never be whole again. I wish you peace for your broken heart and will keep you in my prayers. Again, thank you so much.
Actually, we have a right to know all facts. If this person had not been an officer of the law, we’d be informed as to the circumstances of his death. As for those who feel the need to threaten others with FBI involvement because their feelings got hurt, take a pill. That’s abuse of power. It’s unfortunate that a person died, and it’s understood he was/is well loved, but it does not mean you can censor every comment over some real or imagined slight. We don’t live in a police state. Sometimes you have to turn the other cheek and move on. Be the better person. If I had been drinking, or had illegally stopped at such a spot, I’d be held accountable, dead or not. Being a police officer does not put him above the law. It’s the abuse of power by our law enforcement officers that brings about such disrespect. You’ve not earned respect, and you can’t demand it. Having said all of this, my condolences to the family of this officer. It’s most unfortunate…so young.
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