Officer Francis Ryan Delaware State Police Delaware Thursday, November 2, 1922  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

You were the forgotten Trooper; for years you were not included in the memorial ranks of the DSP. They got their official start in 1923, because of a name change you were not included. Now, more than ever, you are finally given your proper place in the great history of one of the finest law enforcement agencies you help start with your life. You and your brothers were the foundation of the Delaware State Police. The finest full service law enforcement agency in the world.

OFC. Glenn E. Kresge
U.S. Department Of Defense Police
2008-06-20

Here we are one year later, still remembering and honoring you as always. Rest in peace.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-11-02

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-10-30

Trooper Ryan,
Recently, the anniversary of the end of the watch for two of our borther DSP troopers passed. I thought it would be fitting to learn more about the faces we see every day on the memorial walls of every DSP troop and in the academy. Rest in peace. We thank you for your service.

CPl
Delaware State Police
2007-01-12

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
2006-11-02

Browsing through the ODMP as I do everyday, I happen to come across a brother Delaware Trooper who left us far too young on this very day 84 years ago. Thank you always for your service and dedication to this department and to the public safety of the people of Delaware. You will never be forgotten sir.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2006-11-02

Trooper Ryan, I was going to add a memorial until I read the one left below by Cpl. Al Wysock. It said it all and anyone that has worn a badge, knows exactly what he means! Nice job Al.
Thank you Trooper Ryan for your service.

Sgt Michael Edes
Maine State Police
2006-01-17

Officer Ryan, for years you were mistakenly forgotten but now you are honored here. It's funny how sometimes things come to light unexpectedly. Today I was cleaning out the attic of my father's house (himself a retired DSP Trooper)when in the rafters I noticed an old newspaper left there years ago by some previous homeowner. It's pages were old and yellowed and it began to fall apart in my hands when one section fell into my lap. I picked it up and noticed it was dated 18 Oct 1922. It read "BADLY HURT CHASING SPPEDER Wilmington, Del Oct, 18 Francis Ryan of NO 2117 Biddle St., only recently appointed a member of the State Highway Force is in the Delaware Hospital with broken legs and lacerations, the result of a collision following a chase after a speeding automobile on the Philadelphia Pike last night. His condition is regarded as serious, but he will recover unless complications set in." How fitting that this article would fall into the lap of a brother officer 83 years later! I see nothing has changed the job is as always, dangerous even in the most routine of tasks. Rest well Officer Ryan we have the watch from here. "Ich Hatte Einen Kameraden".

Cpl. Al Wysock #2257
New Castle County DE Police
2005-12-07

Rest in peace motorman.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
2003-10-31