Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Brother. May you watch over the rest of us in blue and your family.

Deputy
Will County Sheriff's Police

July 3, 2008

To the family of Officer Richard Francis, my heart felt condolences. 27rs on the job. Still working at age 60.
Pretty amazing when one thinks about all of the changes
Officer Francis has seen. More amazing that he hung in there
determined to make a difference in such a difficult job. I
will keep the family, friends, co-workers and the department in my prayers. I pray that somehow you find peace and comfort.
Your years of service Sir are commendable. I imagine your
incredible experience was a source of help to the younger
officers coming on board. Our loss is St. Michael's gain.
Take your wings Sir. You have surely earned them.

Mother of an Arizona Police Officer

July 3, 2008

God bless you, brother. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. Rest in peace.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

July 3, 2008

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officer Richard Francis and to the entire Chicago Police Department. Your dedication, years of service, and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. RIP.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

July 3, 2008

Officer Francis rest in Peace. Your dedicated service inspires me to be just like you. The more I read about you in the paper, the more I realize every police officer out there shoud strive to be more like you. You will never be forgotten.

001 Third Watch

Police Officer #19266
Chicago Police

July 2, 2008

"Everyone has courage. What is rare is the nerve to follow it to the dark places where it leads."

Richard, may you rest in peace, you've dealt with enough monsters during your career. I'm just sorry for you and your family that you couldn't enjoy your retirement.

I'll see you at your services, brother.

Police Officer -011th District
Chicago Police Department

July 2, 2008

Rest in Peace, may God be with you and all of your family, and thank you for your service

Lt. Tony Wilson
Erlanger Pd, KY

July 2, 2008

We have the watch now brother. Be at peace. 1*

Officer
AA County Maryland

July 2, 2008

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER.

AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG TODESCHINI E/O/W 04/23/06

SANDY JACHIM

July 2, 2008

May God Bless Officer Francis and his beautiful family.
Help his family Lord through this extremely difficult time.
We will miss you Richard and miss your smile and friendship.
Each day as my children and I walked out of our home we saw your gentle kind face. We cannot believe that this has happened. Knowing you has been a true blessing and thank you so much for your service in protecting us in this brutal and tough city. May God Bless your wife Debbie, your beautiful daughters, Amanda and Bianca, and of course we cannot forget the love you had for your Basset Hounds.

Thank you for your service.

With Love and Respect,
Barbara, Justina and Glenn Rehn

We miss you!

Civilian: Barbara Rehn
Friend/Neighbor

July 2, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights (IL)

July 2, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother. Know that the killer is in custody with a few in her. Watch over from above as we take the watch down here. My condolences to your family and the Chicago PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

July 2, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

July 2, 2008

I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. Officer Francis was obviously very dedicated to his profession and will be remembered as a hero for all time. My deepest condoences to his family.

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La. E.O.W 6/9/07

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten.

Trooper II
Texas Highway Patrol

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin Police Department

July 2, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their of sorrow. May God Bles and Rest in Peace!

Cpl.II David A. Murphy
TX DPS

July 2, 2008

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf" - George Orwell.

Officer Francis fulfilled this role and deserved a different end. God bless the family, friends, fellow Officers and comrades of Officer Francis.

We all carry on, knowing Officer Francis is with Jesus and His Police Department.

Officer Doug Wiencek
Metra Police, Chicago IL

July 2, 2008

Rest in Peace.

Det. R. Castelhano 160
Mount Vernon NY PD

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace brother. God bless your family.

Trooper J. DeFrance
TX DPS - Highway Patrol

July 2, 2008

I didn't watch the news this morning and didn't listen to the radio on the way in to work . My wife called me and told me that you had passed Rich. Even though I did not know u, I had a hard time keeping back the tears today. We all forget how dangerous this job can be. Our sorrow is not because that your death reminds us how easy our lives can be taken, but because we know that you will never grace this Earth again. Us "kids" will miss seeing u. Take care "old timer"

P.O
CPD

July 2, 2008

Officer Francis your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Your brothers and sisters of the ISP extend their prayers to your family.

Master Sergeant
Illinois State Police

July 2, 2008

Your tour of duty has ended by having given the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for your service to your department and community.
You will not be forgotten by those whose lives you touched.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and
your fellow officers as they mourn your untimely loss.

† Rest In Peace, Officer Francis, May God Bless You †

Jeffrey Williams
Highland, Indiana

July 2, 2008

My sincere condolences are with the family of this brave hero. May he rest in peace.

Police Wife
Suburban Chicago

July 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Francis Family and members of the Chicago Police Department in this difficult time. Godspeed Brother!

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

July 2, 2008