Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Richard F. Cummings

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, May 1, 1905

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Reflections for Sergeant Richard F. Cummings

Rest in peace Sergeant Cummings.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2022

Sergeant Cummings's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 4-12-18 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

April 12, 2018

So proud of your duty and honor for the city and people of chicago. I am grateful to be your great granddaughter, and forever indebted to your bravery. You shall be long remembered. Rest in peace.

Janie Dowdle Garb
Great Granddaughter

October 16, 2017

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored on this 107th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 25, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Cummings. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 30, 2012

Your attention and dedication to duty, even though 96 years ago, does not diminish your ultimate sacrifice. Please know the CPD will never forget.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

April 29, 2011

It is an honor for your large extended family to have your service remembered here. May you rest in peace.

Thomas Fitzgerald
Great Grandson

January 26, 2011

Sgt. Cummings,
On today, the 105th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. I think it was a travesty that the man who killed you was not convicted.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

May 1, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 1, 2008

100 years ago today. Thank you!

patrol

May 1, 2005

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.

Anonymous

January 5, 2005

No Peace Officer is forgotten. Rest in peace Sgt Cummings

Ofc J. Bryant
Sterling Heights, MI PD

January 5, 2005

Rest in peace Sgt. Cummings

January 5, 2005

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