Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Francis' family. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time and know that all of us will support you through all means that are available.

Steven E Manos & Family
Edwardsville, Illinois

Steven Manos & Family
Son of a fellow CPD member

July 2, 2008

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

July 2, 2008

We thank you for all your years of service.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the friends, family, and co-workers of Officer Francis.

Police Wives Online

July 2, 2008

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK TO KEEP PEOPLE OF THE GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD SAFE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND GOD REST YOUR SOUL.

OFFICER MILLER
FOREST PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Off. Richard Francis and the men and women of Chicago PD. May God be with you all.

Chief Russell Barnes
Zephyrhills PD - Florida

July 2, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

July 2, 2008

Officer Francis,

I often worked with officers from your department while assigned to the Chicago NCIS Field Office and always respected the difficult job done by Chicago PD officers. Your watch has ended - may you rest in peace with God. God bless you, your family and fellow officers with the CPD.

Blair M. Gluba, Secial Agent (Retired)
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

July 2, 2008

My brother your have completed your tour of duty to service in your city and served with much honor, dignity and integrity. Know you will never be forgotten by your brothers nad sisters still here serving and protecting following your lessons of dignity, love and respect for all of God's children. As you are met and greeted by all of our brothers and sisters who have gone before you know you are among the most elite who serve. know also your family will be forever honored by your name and will be cared for by your brothers and sisters left behind.
In Christ, Tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain, FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service and dedication. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department (CA)

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service and dedication. When you report to St Peter's watch say hello to my son inlaw Josh Norris. My prayers are with all my brothers and sisters of the Chicago PD.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 2, 2008

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield, Mo Mansfield Police

July 2, 2008

Police Officer Francis,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends today and the days ahead.. Thank you Officer Francis for your service and sacrifice you are a HERO and will never be forgotten.. Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace brother. I will gladly take up your watch while you keep the streets of heaven safe. God bless you.

Senior Officer Mike Tamez
Kingsville Police Department

July 2, 2008

Officer Francis, you will always be a reminder of what is right in the world. May your service and sacrifice live forever.

Rest in peace, sir.

A Grateful American

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Francis. You have been a hero for a very long time. Our prayers go to your family and fellow officers. You will not be forgotten. We will take it from here.

Craig Dabroski
LEO Dad - Howard and Baltimore County

July 2, 2008

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God"

Bob Wessels
Hoosick Falls Police Dept NY

July 2, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother

-022 District Officer

Police Officer
Chicago Police

July 2, 2008

God Bless Officer Francis and his family! Officer Francis you are a true hero with your 27 years of service, and I pray that all your brother in blue remember your service and the honor your brought to the department. God Speed Brother!!

PO Taglieri
CPD

July 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Richard Francis, his family, friends, and fellow members of the Chicago Police Department during this time of great sadness.

Rest in Peace.

Police Department
Village of Palos Park, Illinois

July 2, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

July 2, 2008

May God bless you and please watch over your brothers and sisters of the Chicago Police Department.

Police Officer

July 2, 2008

People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because tough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. Thank you Officer Francis for making the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in God's everlasting peace, and know that you will not be forgotten. God bless you and your family.

Lt. Matt Canfield
Laconia, NH

July 2, 2008

Every time an officer falls it feels like we lose a part of our family-no matter how many miles divide us. God bless you brother and rest easy now. We have the watch from here. Keep an eye on us all as we patrol the streets albeit with heavy and broken hearts. Thank you seems too little...

PFC. T.A. HAYS
Baltimore County Police Department

July 2, 2008

Rest easy brother.

PO S.Harris #241
Cicero PD Cicero,IL 3rd Watch

July 2, 2008

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Richard Francis~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Officer Francis.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

July 2, 2008