Officer Down Memorial Page

Henry Clay Monts and his two partners were arrested and convicted of Frank's murder.

Sgt. J.W. Smith
Memphis Police Dept. (Retired)
January 9, 2012

I was just one when you were killed. My father, Billy Pierini was your partner. He died soon after in a car accident, fell asleep at the wheel since he had not slept much after your death. You were partners and I have received much knowledge through relatives over the years. I have thought about you and your family for years and I think about you and my father often. I pray for your family. I married a police officer and I became a bank investigator. I guess its in my blood. Thank you for being my dads partner. Rest in Peace.

Lisa Pierini
Partners daughter
September 27, 2011

Today on the anniversary of your death we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better manchester, NH
October 7, 2007

I was 11 yrs. old when you were killed, I used to go to your father's shoe shop on my way home from school (Gordon Elem.)...I never knew you, but your father was such a kind gentle man to all the neighborhood children...we all loved him & loved to go to his shoe shop on the back of his house...I was so sadden when I heard adults talking about your death...you had to have been a wonderful man to have been raised by Mr. Bruno...may God bless your family & may you rest in peace along with your father Mr. Bruno...

Cheryl Greene Jones Hawkins
family friend
June 2, 2007

I remember him as I was a little girl in school and he watched a crossing where I walked after school.I gave him a school picture one time. I have always remembered him as a friendly , smileing man who would always take time to talk with us kids.I lived on McLemore for a long time. I was and am still proud to think of him as a friend.

Connie Nelson- Pugh
October 12, 2006

Frank Bruno Jr. A fine man. Too bad they never caught your true killer.

Memphis Police Dept.
February 26, 2005

Frank Bruno Jr. A fine man. Too bad they never caught your true killer.

Memphis Police Dept.
February 26, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

God bless, hero. Rest in peace.

A grateful citizen.

October 7, 2004

Officer Bruno Jr., I have learned many of things through your family. You were a wonderful man who was taken from his family too soon. To this day they grieve your loss and your memory is not forgotten. I am reminded everyday that I must be careful, so that I can return home to your beautiful grand daughter. May you watch over us and keep us in peace.

My fallen brother, you are not forgotten!

P 2 Carey Adams
Memphis Police Department