Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Although I never had the pleasure or priviledge to meet you, my husband Tom told me a lot about you and I feel as if I had. Sending you thoughts and prayers of peace, and God's Grace. I know your mother Belinda and I send you my love and wrap my arms around you. To your whole family I send thoughts of God's strength to get you through each day. God Bless You Tyron. With Love and Light, Arlene Caterino

Arlene Caterino
wife of co-worker and friend

January 31, 2007

Ty I guess you can say I haven't yet excepted that your in heaven with my mother, because I feel your still here. You know you in I was more then aunt and nephew we were more like big sister and lil brother, I don't think right now the right thing to say is I miss you because to me I feel like your just at work and I'm sleeping in your room until you get back. Do know this I will be there for your mom, sister and dad as well as Mr. Noddles (TJ), I love you miss you and hope to see you soon. Forever in my heart but never erase.

Latiesa Barrier
Aunt

January 31, 2007

Sometimes you get the bad guy and sometimes he
gets you.
The shot that killed you also killed a part of us.
It killed a part of your family, both at work and at home.
It killed your dreams, your hopes, your future.
But it must not kill our determination to make this
world a better place or our will to make a difference.
America's streets must be running red with blood with
all the deaths of leos. Every time I come here to leave
a reflection, I feel like my words get emptier and emptier. I am truly sorry for your loss...a loss too great
for words. I am so happy your murderer has been
apprehended! Good work, guys!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

January 28, 2007

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Thank you for serving and protecting, Sir. I know your family will make sure your son knows what a HERO you are. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

January 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the department.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Officer B. Laurie
Haltom City Police, Tx

January 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, god bless.

Officer Michael Brand
DOJ Bureau of Prisons

January 24, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Franklin. I know first hand the pain and anguish that ya'll are going through as my best friend, Beeville Texas Police Officer Greg Stewart was shot and killed in an attempted arm robbery in San Antonio in May,2006.
Everytime I visit the ODMP website I reminded why we do this job. Officer Franklin made the conscious decision to be one of the "good guys", a protector of the innocent and the weak from societies ills. Every law Enforcement Officer knows that the price of being the Protector can be incredibly high. I am quite confident that Tyron was well aware of the dangers, yet he still put the uniform and badge on, willing to risk his life for the benefit of others. The noblest of acts. To put ones self in danger to help someone that you don't even Know.
As I put my young children to bed at night they often ask me "what about the Monsters Daddy?" and I always tell them with a pang of guilt that "there are no monsters, its just your imaginations" But, the truth is there are monsters out there. There are sharks in the water, wolves lurking among us, people who would do harm to the innocent.
Take comfort in the fact that your son, husband, and father was one of the best, a "Good Guy" a protector. The pain will never completely fade but, as I can attest, it does get better over time. My deepest condolences and heart felt sympathy to all who will forever mourn the loss of Officer Tyron Franklin.

DEPUTY ERICK E. BECKER
FT. BEND COUNTY S.O.

January 24, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Officer Tyron Franklin,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Officer Franklin. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Officer Franklin is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

January 23, 2007

To Officer Franklin, Family and Friends, You are in my prayers. May your love one rest in peace.
God Bless you,
Mother of Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

January 22, 2007

To the Franklin Family and The Family of the Paterson Police Department, With a saddened heart, and a joyful spirit I pray for your healing and your protection. We will see Tyron again in a better place, and I am proud of your dedication and honor that is shown every day. I'm truly honored to work along side of the finest in our profession, the Paterson Police Department, God Bless...

Det. Matthew Gallup
Passaic Co. Prosecutor's Office

January 22, 2007

God Bless you Off. Franklin... Your Family and Friends will be in our prayers at Orange P.D. We know the hurt and pain... And we will pray for our fellow brothers in Paterson P.D. Shine with Pride, in the Skies up High. And one day I will meet you and embrace my brother. Off. J. Lopez

Off. John Lopez
Orange P.D.

January 22, 2007

TYRON ITS ONLY BEEN A SHORT TIME SINCE YOUR PASSING AND THE PAIN IS STILL UNREAL.I CHERISH ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER.I LOOK FORWARD WITH HAPPINESS WHEN I WILL GET TO SEE YOUR BIG SMILE AND HEAR YOUR WITTY HUMOR AGAIN.

WITH A HEAVY HEART,

FRIENDS FOREVER,

JIMBO BERTHOLD

OFFICER JAMES BERTHOLD
PATERSON POLICE DEPT.

January 21, 2007

Hey brother Officer Frankly God would keep you by he side and thank for protect the city of Paterson and the world

GOD BLESS YOU FOR EVER

Essex County Constable Police
Essex County Constable Division

January 21, 2007

Dear Officer Franklin,

I know we have never met. Today I found out that someone very special to me was related to you, and I just wanted to say rest in peace to you and may you always walk with God. I hope you will watch over my special someone who is related to you, and meet up with one of the late relatives that you both share. I hope one day, when the Lord comes, we may all meet up together in Heaven with Jesus, and I may get the chance to meet you. I look foward to that day.

Rest In Peace,

Unknown

Unknown Person

January 21, 2007

Although you only served as an Officer for a short period of time, you exemplify what the meaning of a Law Enforcement Officer is. Our hearts and prayers are with your family and son. Rest in peace brother!!

Officer Ingenito
NYS Unified Court System

January 20, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER IN BLUE

OFFICER
NJDOC-NJSP

January 19, 2007

Rest in peace brother. May God bless your family and the members of the Paterson Police Department.

Ptl. L. Santiago
West Caldwell Police Dept. NJ

January 19, 2007

Rest In Peace....

January 19, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Franklin Family throughout this difficult time. May God Bless each of you.

Senior Trooper A. C. Thompson & Family
VSP - 1739

Senior Trooper A C Thompson
Virginia State Police

January 19, 2007

Officer Franklin, you have given the ultimate sacrifice of any Police Officer. You have taken a bullet so another innocent soul did not have too. Thank you for protecting us! We will honor you and keep you in our prayers. Gods Speed!

Sherry Jankowsky
Wife of Edison PD Officer

January 19, 2007

Gods speed Brother. Your courage and bravery will never be forgotten.

Ptl. E Jankowsky
Edison Twp. PD

January 19, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Epperson
Fairview P.D Oregon

January 19, 2007

Rest in peace Brother.

1773P
CSPD

January 18, 2007

Officer Franklin,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Paterson. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

January 18, 2007

I pray for the Officers at the Paterson Police Department. I also pray for the family of Officer Franklin, may they find peace in God. Outstanding Police work bringing the suspect to justice.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

January 18, 2007