Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Franklin P. "Frank" Carr

Peoria Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, October 5, 1918

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Reflections for Patrolman Franklin P. "Frank" Carr

Officer Carr sacrificed his life arresting the man that killed my great grandmother. Our family will never forget. It is part of our history.

Ronald E Johnson Jr.

July 27, 2021

No passage of time will ever erase your memory, service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 5, 2020

One Hundred Years have passed as of today since Franklin Carr was gunned down in pursuit of his duties. His sacrifice must never be forgotten. It is my wish his relatives and descendants will remember him as a man who stood in the Thin Blue Line.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

October 5, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 5, 2018

Proud that you are my Great Great Grandfather!
Thank you for your many sacrifices.

Michael Lervaag
Great Great Grandson

October 27, 2014

I read the account in the book "Officer Down". Truly a fine example of the Carr personality. A true hero in my eyes.

David G. Carr
(Great) Great Uncle

July 1, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 95th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

September 16, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 95th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

September 16, 2013

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Carr. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 29, 2013

Thank you Great Grandpa.

R. Dave Carr
Great grandson

October 31, 2012

Thank you uncle Frank.

Chris Carr
great niece

September 14, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe

October 14, 2007

You are gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Tpr. E. Oller
IL State Police

August 11, 2005

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