Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Francis

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

April 1, 2024

NEVER FORGET! Please join me and honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice Police Officer Dominic M. Francis of the Bluffton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 77 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 31, 2024

We grew up together. Worked together. I’ll do everything I can to preserve your memory my friend.

Officer Chad R. Cupples
Fmr. Bluffton Police Department

January 5, 2024

A man doing his job. I don’t understand how one human can so easily have no disregard for another person’s life. Sickening.

Star Blocker
Family member of law enforcement officers

October 2, 2023

Respect for officers of law enforcement, tears for a fallen officer. Sadness of tears for a family who lost a great hard working pillar of his community and father. Nothing brings him back. My love and best wishes to family and friends and co-workers. Love for him and all involved!

Ted drinkwater
No agency just a civilian who cares

August 17, 2023

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

August 9, 2023

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Francis.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

March 31, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Dominic M. Francis of the Bluffton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 31, 2023

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace!

Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

September 25, 2022

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 5, 2022

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Francis. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Bluffton Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

May 5, 2022

RIP BOTHER!! GOD SPEED TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!

Stephen Bruet, PO
NCDPS

April 24, 2022

We will remember.

Ms. Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

April 22, 2022

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

April 14, 2022

There is no greater love than this that one should lay down his life for his friends.

Honored to serve in the same profession with this higher calling.

SGT Michael O'Brien
Rock Island County Sheriff's Office

April 6, 2022

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to protect your community.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

April 5, 2022

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

April 4, 2022

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

April 4, 2022

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

April 4, 2022

Rest in peace Brother.

Arrend B Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

April 4, 2022

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Dominic Francis, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

April 4, 2022

Rest In Peace Police Officer Dominic Francis, and thank you for your service! God will watch over you, your family, friends and coworkers during this tragic time. God's speed Dominic!

In Valor There Is Hope
-Tacitus

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

April 3, 2022

Officer Francis, May peace be with you and yours at the devastating time. May God’s enduring strength and healing embrace your loved ones.

C. Mckoy
Citizen of NY

April 3, 2022

Officer Francis,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

April 3, 2022

Officer Francis, our world is full of evil people, and yet, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

April 3, 2022