Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our sincere thoughts and prayers to you, your family and CPD family. Rest in Peace Brother.

M/Trooper John Buss
Indiana State Police

July 3, 2008

From what I read, you were a man much needed down here. I can't understand why you were taken... They must need some leadership on the beat in heaven pretty bad right now.


Thank you

LEA Cadet
Tampa

July 3, 2008

It's always difficult to hear of any officer paying the ultimate sacrifice. However, your good deeds and dedication will nver be forgotten as well as the countless hours put in to protect the city when you could have been with your family. You can tell the type of life a person has led by the good things people have to say. Believe me there has been nothing but good things said about you. Being in law enforcement, I know it's a thankless job but it is a very rewarding job; thats why you loved it so much. Both my father and brother are Chicago Police Officers and you have been the topic since that tragic morning. May God bless you and your family. Rest in Peace Officer FRANCIS.

Inv. SLEDGE
Illinois Attorney General's Office Investigations Division

July 3, 2008

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

July 3, 2008

On behalf of this great nation, Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice. May the Lord above bring comofort to your family.

PO2 Brian Leatherwood
Knoxville Police Department

July 3, 2008

Officer Francis,
I'm so sorry about your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. The community you serviced and this country will be forever in your debt. Hero's will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

July 3, 2008

Mr. Francis,

I am so sad that you were stolen from us, but happy that I was able to work the Mids with you in 018 many years ago. You were always kind, there when needed, and a true gentleman. I know where you have gone too, so I will put my prayers towards your Family and the Members CPD. I am honored to have known you in life; you set a great example for younger officers to follow.

Ken Witkowski
Former 018 Officer, Current Villa Park P.O.

July 3, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Francis...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

July 3, 2008

God bless you, and may you rest in peace.

Board of Trustees
Matteson IL Police Pension Fund

July 3, 2008

Rest in Peace, brother. Thank you for your years of public service.

Officer J.E. Wright #71091
California Department of Corrections

July 3, 2008

Only God knows the reasons for these awful happenings. My son who was 37, was shot in the head EOW 2/7/2008. I know my life has been altered forever.
I think of the wonderful Chicago Police who came to St. Louis for the visitation of my son on Feb. 11 and I pray that Officer Francis was not one of those men.
I will keep you in my prayers and reach out for a support group to keep you steady at this unsteady time.
My heart bleeds for you and your family. God will help you thru as he did me.
Sue, Toms Mother

Sue Carol Miller,
Mother of Fallen Officer, Tom Ballman, Kirkwood, Mo.

July 3, 2008

As a citizen of Chicago whos husband is a city work I would like to extend my sympathy to the Francis Family. It is rare you hear about people and policemen with his character, pride and hard work ethic. Thank You Mr. Francis for doing the job you do. You are an angel and rest with the Lord. Your everlasting life in heaven helps us here in the crazy world feel comfort. Please help our hearts to heal and you will never be forgotten. You walked as a Hero among men.
Roseann Viola
Chicago, Illinois

Citizen of Chicago

July 3, 2008

God bless Ofc. Francis and his family. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Det. David Iwaszko
Calumet City Police Dept.

July 3, 2008

Thank you for your service to Chicago for a long time. You are in a better place now.

Lt. Wohkittel
Bowie Police

Lt Wohkittel

July 3, 2008

Rest in Peace my brother. You and your family are in my prayers.

Det. Arlen Pietrowski
Chicago Police Department

July 3, 2008

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

Motor Officer James M. Brunt
Meredith Police Dept. NH

July 3, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION...YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST EASY NOW.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILADELPHIA PD.

July 3, 2008

Rest in peace, my brother. We will continue to walk that thin blue line for you while you watch over us.

PC Karen Murray 923
Toronto Police Service

July 3, 2008

Thank you for your 27 yr. service of protecting us. I am deeply saddened that another fine officer has been taken from us. God Bless you and your family. My thoughts are also with the CPD for losing a fine officer.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

July 3, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

July 3, 2008

Officer Francis, thank you for your service and dedication. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten. Watch over your family as they begin this long, dark journey without you. Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform as well. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

July 3, 2008

WITH DEEPEST SIMPATHY WE AT THE ALGOMA POLICE DEPT IN WISCONSIN SEND ARE RESPECT . TO THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPT FOR THERE LOSS.
WE ALL WILL SHEAD TEARS FOR THE LOSS OF A BROTHER OFFICER

SR PATROLMAN
ALGOMA POLICE DEPT

July 3, 2008

God is a never-ending source of strength and courage for those who call upon Him. In difficult times God is there. When we see no hope, God reminds of His promises. When we grieve, God wipes away our tears. Whatever our circumstances God still cares. Praying for the Francis family.

TROOPER
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

July 3, 2008

We will keep you and yours in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Detective Timothy J. Zuniga
UC BErkeley Police Department

July 3, 2008

I am so sorry for the death of your loved one.

susie cross
sister of police officer

July 3, 2008