Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sympathies to Officer Franklin's family, colleagues and friends. May he rest in peace knowing that he has served his fellow man. May God watch over his family and protect his colleagues.

SFC William L. Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret.

January 18, 2007

Rest in peace my BROTHER, you have answered the call. Your tour of duty is now over. May God watch over and protect all those you have left behind.

SFC Michael H. Brunson
Branchburg Township, NJ Poilce Department

January 18, 2007

Your life will not be forgotten and we mourn your loss. May you rest in peace and be comforted in the fact that we'll take it from here.

We are eternally grateful for your service.

Repectfully,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

January 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Officer Franklin. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

January 18, 2007

I HAVE BEEN READING ALL THE REFLECTIONS LEFT FOR OFFICER FRANKLIN BY HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS AT PATERSON P.D. EACH ONE SAYS HOW THEY WILL MISS HIM AT ROLL CALL.
I WOULD LIKE TO RELAY A STORY, THAT EACH TIME I READ WE WILL MISS YOU AT ROLL CALL, COMES TO MIND.
IN 1970, THERE WAS AN OFFICER SHOT AND KILLED IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA. THERE WAS A PARK IN THE CITY NAMED FOR HIM, BUT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO THIS HERO, IS HIS FAVORITE SEAT IN THE BRIEFING ROOM. HE SAT IN THIS SEAT, AND THIS SEAT ONLY, AT BRIEFING.
THAT CHAIR, TO THIS DAY, SITS IN HIS FAVORITE SPOT, WITH A PLAQUE ATTACHED. THE PLAQUE READS:
THIS CHAIR IS RESERVED IN THE MEMORY OF RICHARD EUGENE HUERTA, BADGE 47, KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, AUGUST 6, 1970. BROTHER HUERTA WILL ALWAYS ANSWER ROLL CALL IN OUR HEARTS.
TO READ THE COMPLETE STORY OF ANOTHER SENSELESS DEATH, GO TO SAN JOSE POLICE DEPT. CLICK ON DEPARTMENT HISTORY AND CLICK ON FALLEN HEROES. THIS STORY WILL SEND A CHILL UP AND DOWN YOUR SPINE.
I LISTENED TO THE WHOLE THING ON THE SCANNER AT HOME. THE NEXT NIGHT, I TOLD A FRIEND OF MINE WHEN I SAW HIM, AREN'T YOU GLAD YOU DIDN'T MAKE THAT STOP AT 11th AND WASHINGTON LAST NIGHT.

OFFICER FRANKLIN, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

January 17, 2007

Brother may you rest in peace...My prayers are with you and your family...

Officer Teddy Roque
Hudson County Dept. of Corrections

January 17, 2007

thank you for your services.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

January 17, 2007

Sir,rest in peace.The coward who did this has been caught,and will face the men and women who protect and serve the great City of Paterson.I pray for your family espically your son,who when he grows up will know what a real man his father was.To the men and women of the Paterson PD,thank you is not enough for the job you do. But I'm truly greatful for everything you do.You are all HEREOES.GODBLESS

Joseph Palmer
New Jersey Resident

January 17, 2007

my condolences to the familiy of Policy officer Tyron Franklin taken to soon from his family and friends. Rest in Peace Tyron.

I lost my brother this past May he to was a police officer. Your extended familiy in blue and God will help you through.

An Emerson resident.

January 17, 2007

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and part of america died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect will be buried at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand 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 that he walked was a battle field too, just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation wont 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 our locked doors, a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street and he stands at each rookies side.
He answered the call
of himself gave his all
AND A PART OF AMERICA DIED.

Officer David Pitts
Albertville P.D. Albertville,Al

January 17, 2007

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called children of God," and you are still a member of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known.

Sgt. J. Walters #2543
PGPD Dist I

January 17, 2007

I was deeply saddened to hear that Ty was killed. I worked with his mom Belinda for several years and met Ty when he came on board and worked with us part time while he was a senior at Westwood High. He was friendly,caring and fun to work with. We called him TY-Bo at the office. My heart goes out to his family. GOD has called a good man HOME.
Rest in peace Ty.

Tom Caterino
Co-worker at CDS

January 17, 2007

This was my nephew, it was a proud moment for me to know that he had chosen to be a police officer, in mind I thought it to be a noble professsion. He had always done great things in school and was a wonderful kid. He was my very first nephew and I was indeed proud of the man that he had become. The day I got the phone call from my fahter I was in utter disbelief and that disbelief formed to anger, that someone that had spent his life giving to others and doing the right thing, his life had to be ended so abruptly. We have to change the way we raise our children, we have to invest the time in them and stop letting the streets do it for us. My nephew has a 16 month old son who will never enjoys the pleasures of spending time with his dad. He has also been robbed of ever being able to play catch, his father being able to go to school plays, or sports events. My heart is very heavy and it will take along time to pass. I was not a believer in the death penalty but as of right now I have had a change of heart, this murder was senseless and did not have to happen. I believe he should be taken to the gallos and executed for this horrific crime. He took something from my family that he had no right to take and it can never be replaced. I wonder how would he feel if it were his mohter,father, brother, or sister that this happened to. Would he have been so quick to have pull the trigger. This animal has torn down what all of the proud hard working African American citizens have done to transend. Tyron did not deserve this and I hope hope that God has mercy on your soul after you are executed.

Master Sergeant
Corey J. Watson Sr.
US Army

MSG Corey J Watson SR
Nephew

January 17, 2007

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Officer Franklin -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Officer Franklin -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

January 17, 2007

Judgement Day For a Police Officer
Author Unknown

*~In memory of your fallen brother~*

The police officer stood and faced his maker,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, police officer how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To your maker have you been true?"
The police officer, with squared shoulders, said "No, sir, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most sundays and at time my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent, because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed by a cry for help though at times I shook with fear, and sometimes, please forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place around the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fears.
But if you have a place for me here, well..it need not be too grand.
I never expected or had too much so if you don't..I'll understand."
There was silence all around the room where the saints respectfully stood.
As the police officer waited quietly, for the judgement bad or good.
"Step forward now, police officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell."

God Bless your family and friends and your watch over your class 2005-2!

Daughter of a fallen Paterson Police Sgt

January 17, 2007

Rest in peace,and may God watch over you and your family.

PJC
Retired Hudson County NJ

January 17, 2007

To my cousin Ty - even from afar I kept up with the journey you made as a boy and later a man. You made us all proud. Of course, selfishly, I wish that the journey would continue, but God had other plans. You will inspire all of us to bigger and brighter things.

To my family - you know my unwavering support is yours....

G

Cousin

January 16, 2007

REST IN PEACE

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

January 16, 2007

Ty...I have had a hard time since you have been gone. I guess I'm selfish and want the hurt to end. I remember all the fun times and how you love the "action" our last foot pursuit you actually ran with a smile on your face... I am sorry for always getting on you for chewing on your nails and miss all the stories of your little man (TJ). Most of all I miss my young partner, even though I see you in that seat next to every officer when *hit is getting deep. I met your great family today and looked in to your eyes as TJ held on to me and gave me your same smile. I will always miss you Ty. ALL of us will be there to watch your son grow up and he will always know how you loved him so much. Until our role call in heaven where I will see your face and we can ride as partners together once again!!! We miss and love you brother.

Patrol Officer Erika Otero
Paterson Police

January 16, 2007

I'm a simple citizen from Paterson who was touched by the proffesional attitude, words of wisdon, and respect from police officer Tyron Franklin when he came to make a report to my apt. and give some advise of what to do and how to do it. He was very polite and respectful thanks Paterson patrolman Tyron Franklin. You touched my heart. You are a fallen hero. God bless you.

MANFRED GON
PRIVATE CITIZEN FROM PATERSON

January 16, 2007

TO MY BROTHER TY..
LIKE JESSIE STATED BELOW,THIS HAS BEEN A VERY HARD TIME FOR ALL OF US.WHEN I HEARD THE CALL GO OUT FOR AN OFFICER DOWN THAT VERY NIGHT I WAS IN DISBELIEF.WHEN I SAW THEM BRINGING YOU INTO THE TRAUMA ROOM AND I SAW THAT IT WAS YOU I DIED IN THE INSIDE!!WE HAD ALOT OF GOOD TIMES IN THE ACADEMY AND ALOT OF GOOD TIMES DURING ROLL CALL AND WORK.THOSE GOOD MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS BE CHERISHED!AS YOU KNOW THAT SCUMBAG THAT TOOK YOUR LIFE WAS CAUGHT TODAY.HOPEFULLY JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED AND HE GETS WHAT HE DESERVES.PLEASE WATCH OVER ALL OF US AND MAKE SURE YOU TAKE CARE OF US.YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS!!WE MISS YOU,YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN !!SEE YOU AT THE PEARLY GATES MY BROTHER!!

P.O NICK DELEON
PATERSON POLICE DEPT

January 16, 2007

Ty I only Got To work With You A Short While But IT Seems Like We Were Friends For Years. Its Impossible TO Get Over The Fact That U Will Not Physically Show Up For Roll Call, Even Though In Spirit You Will Always Be With Us. It Is Great Knowing The Suspect Who Took You From US Is Caught However The Pain Of Your Death Will Never Be Taken Away. We miss You. Until We Meet Again MY BROTHER (GOD NEEDED A GREAT POLICE OFFICER)

Patrolman F Semmel
Paterson Police Officer

January 16, 2007

To the Franklin family and my brothers and sisters in blue . how sad a day when another of our family is fallen . Tyron paid the ultimate sacrifice , he will be greatly missed . there are no words that can comfort . GOD does not make mistakes Tyron's life shall and did stand for something great to us all . HE WAS...HE IS A POLICE OFFICER . MAY GOD STRENGTHEN AND KEEP YOU....

officer val pickens
b'ham pd/b'ham ,al

January 16, 2007

Rest in peace dear brother. Thank you for the dedication you gave to this job. We'll take the watch from here. To the family, his work in this world is over, but Jesus has alot more in store for him. God Bless You

POLICE OFFICER
City of Decatur Georgia Police

January 16, 2007

To my brother, Officer Tyron Franklin.

This has been a very emotional & stressful time for your family and all of us in the department, ever since your life was taken away from us!

Day & night we searched for your killer and prayed that he would be caught. The day has come, Tuesday, January 16, 2007 the man who took you away from us was apprehended!
Even though he was apprehended, it does not change the fact that you will no longer be here with us!

My brother/friend Ty, We the Class of 2005-2 will always have you in our heart and mind forever! We will never forget all of those struggles, discipline, stressful days & nights, laughters and get togethers we had from the beginning of the academy until this tragady happened. We all know that you did not give up and fought til the end!

Please watch over us as, we continue to protect and serve the streets of Paterson!!!!

I know that you're in a better place now, where pain and suffering does not occur. We won't be able to see you or touch you anymore, but I know that one day we will meet again in heaven.

WE LOVE YOU, Ty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our Prayers will always be with you, your beautiful son and family.


The Paterson Police Department would like to say "Thank You" to all the Departments, residents, businesses, and friends who called, sent letters, made contributions for the reward & to the family. We also want to say "Thank You" for coming to Officer Franklin's viewing on Friday, January 12, 2007 and funeral on Saturday, January 13, 2007.

THANK YOU, FOR THE SUPPORT!

Officer Jessica Amarante
Paterson Police Department, Class 2005-2

January 16, 2007