Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Francis you are a hero. Thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Chicago Police Department. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace Richard. Your watch is over. We have it from here brother.

Master Deputy Dave Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

July 2, 2008

GOD bless your family and friends dear brother.

Richard M. Newton, D.D.S.
Christiansburg, Virginia

July 2, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Richard Francis. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

July 2, 2008

Officer Francis, your sacrifice shall never be forgotten.

Please look after your brothers and sisters from heaven.

-Chris

future PO

July 2, 2008

You and your family are my prayers.

chicago police

July 2, 2008

A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER

Lord I ask for courage

Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...

Courage to take me
Where others will not go...

I ask for strength

Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication

Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...

Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...

And please Lord

Through it all
Be at my side...

--Author Unknown


~HEROES NEVER DIE~

stepbrother of South Bend(IN) fallen officer Scott Severns EOW 4/23/06

July 2, 2008

May you Rest In Peace. I feel sad that people can do stuff like this. I wish the best for your family who is going through a very very hard time right now. To the family: I am sorry for your loss and hope you get closure for the death of your relative. God Bless Mr. Francis and his relatives

Eric Martinez
Civilian

July 2, 2008

Rest in Peace. God bless you.

Patrolman M. Hubbard
Ontwa Twp. Edwardsburg Police

July 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Francis. Rest in peace, sir; thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

July 2, 2008

P.O. Francis, you served with honor for twenty seven years and are a credit to the uniform. Your sacrafice will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as well as your watch. You have more than earned your new assignment, enjoy your beat in heaven, please look over your brothers and sisters in blue. We'll take it from here.

SGT Sean Ronan
Chicago P.D.

July 2, 2008

Thank you, Officer Francis, for your service to the people of Illinois and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

July 2, 2008

A Part Of America Died,

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
Our thoughts and our prayers are with all who knew Officer Francis. What a tragedy this is....again another person who too took the life of another person..it shows that some people have no regards or value for other people lives. It is happening to offen and it breaks my heart to see so much of this lately.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF internet radio

July 2, 2008

God Rest your soul brother...We have it from here. Thank you for your 27 years....YOU will not be forgotten.

OFC. CLEARWATER FLORIDA

July 2, 2008

Thank-you for your service my brother.

Deputy Sheriff
Franklin County, PA Sheriff's Office

July 2, 2008

A Part of America Died


Somebody killed a policeman today
and a part of America died...
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield; too,
Just as if he had gone off to war;
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast
To his name they will add a gold star.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend many long, lonely nights.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today...
Maybe in your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side;
He answered the call... of himself gave his all,
And a part of America died...

~~Author Unknown~~

D. Olsen
Wife of LEO

July 2, 2008

The men and women of the 81st Precinct, New York City Police Department, extend their condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Richard Francis.

81st Precinct
New York City Police Department

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace brother..my thoughts and prayers are with your family and your fellow officers during this difficult time

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

July 2, 2008

RIP Brother. Join the Blue Line Heaven

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett (Ret ) Motors
Charles County Sheriff's Office ,Md.

July 2, 2008

God Bless You and Your FAMILY. Rest In Peace Brother.

J.Mullens
FBOP

July 2, 2008

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Officer Francis' family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your C.O.P.S. family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members goes down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

July 2, 2008

Office, God rest your soul. My you look after us and keep us safe.

Officer, Chicago Police Department

July 2, 2008

May the Lord give comfort and peace to the family, friends and fellow officers of Rich Francis.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Gospel of John 15:13

Lt. Chuck Urgo (retired)
Chicago Police Department

July 2, 2008

PO Francis, you will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service to the City. God bless you and your family.

PO L Hayes 200
Hinsdale (IL) PD - FIAT SWAT Taskforce

July 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Francis. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD (OH)

July 2, 2008