Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Traffic M/C

December 13, 2007

To the family and friends of Correctional Officer Elizabeth Franklin, May Almighty God watch over you during these trying times. Elizabeth is in a better place watching over all of us.
God has one hell of a Roll Call!
RIP Officer Franklin

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

December 13, 2007

Thank you for your many years of dedication as a public servant to the ADOC. May you find eternal peace, and God speed to you.

Police Officer Brian J. Krukowski
Calera P.D. & former ADOC Officer

December 13, 2007

Thank you for your years of service to your fellowman. God bless you. Rest in peace my sister.

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

December 13, 2007

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

December 13, 2007

Elizabeth -

Ours is a difficult job. Thank you for doing yours for such a long time. My parayers are with you, your family, and your brother and sister officers.

Keep a watchful eye over those you love. God Bless you Sister Franklin... Rest in peace.

T.J. Jeznach
Ariz. Dept. of Corrections, Retired

December 13, 2007

So sorry for your loss.May you find comfort in the Holy God of this Universe.Thank You for the great job you have done,now rest in peace. To the Corrections Dept. Thank you also,let not her memory fade away. She was a worthy officer who gave all in the end. May God Bless All of You.

Wayne Blankinchip,Capt.P/R
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE,JAX.FL.

December 13, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Correctional Officer Elizabeth Franklin, and the Alabama Department of Corrections. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Franklin, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

December 13, 2007

Rest in peace my sister.....we got the watch now.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex- New Jersey Cop

December 13, 2007

What a sad day another loss of an officer.Rest IN Peace.

p beaulac officer
Essex County Dept Of Corrections

December 13, 2007

Officer Franklin, thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

December 13, 2007

Elizabeth,
My thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family, May you rest in peace Sister.

Motor Officer James Brunt
Meredith Police Dept. NH

December 13, 2007

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 13, 2007

Thank you very much for your service and may God be with your family.

Deputy
DCSO,CO

December 13, 2007

May the perpetual light shine upon you,....GODSPEED

SR DEPUTY
PCSO IOWA

December 13, 2007

I know that God needed a new Angel in Heaven. Prayers to your family and dept. Sorry for the loss.. Keep watch over our watch..

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept.

December 13, 2007

God Speed my Sister we have the watch now!!!!!!! Rest your weary head!!!!

Deputy Brooke 769A
Carroll County Sheriff, MO.

December 13, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

December 12, 2007

May God Bless Officer Franklin and her family and coworkers.
We have lost a sister.

Correctional Officer II John Hunt
New Mexico Corrections Dept.

December 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this time of sorrow.

Cpl. Stan Ellison and K9 Riko
Raleigh County Sheriff's Dept. Beckley, WV

December 12, 2007

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

December 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Franklin. May God comfort you all.
Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

December 12, 2007

On behalf of our Academy class, thank you for your unselfish service and for the sacrifice you made. God speed, Ma'am.

Recruit Evans
Arlington, TX. PD - Class 35

December 12, 2007

May you rest in peace and look over your fellow brothers and sisters in time of need. Thoughts and prayers are extended to you and your loved ones.

Senior Correction Officer Hoagland
New Jersey Department of Corrections

December 12, 2007

Almighty and Eternal God we commend this officer
CO Elizabeth Franklin to your loving care,
Bless her family,friends, coworkers, and comfort
them now and always. Amen

Rest in peace CO Frankin. God has another Blue
Angel in Heaven with him,

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff.
Maryland.

December 12, 2007