Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Francis Family and members of the Chicago Police Department in this difficult time. Godspeed Brother!

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

July 2, 2008

MAY THE LORD BE WITH OFFICER FRANCIS' FAMILY AND THE CHICAGO PD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DEPUTY RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

July 2, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Francis. God Bless him for his service to the Chicago Police Dept. Rest in Peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

July 2, 2008

God bless you, your family, and police officers everywhere.

Police Officer
CPD/003

July 2, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace my brother. May God bless your family and friends.

P.O.
CPD 012

July 2, 2008

You have made the ultimate sacrafice for your City, The residents should be proud to call Chicago home with someone as brave as you to keep them safe, you have now gone to watch over all of your brother and sisters in blue, please know you and your family will always be thought of.Rest in Peace my Brother and we will now take over the Watch

Richton Park,IL Police Department

July 2, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I know by the years you served on the job that you were dedicated and believed in what you were doing. So do I. God bless you and your family. You are a credit to our profession.

K9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

July 2, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Police Officer Richard Francis. May he rest in eternal peace,
and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

July 2, 2008

Thank you for your service to the City of Chicago, and our hearts and prayers go out to your family, and your family at the Chicago Police Department.

Deputy Sheriff - Steven Collins
Kane County Sheriff's Department

July 2, 2008

RIP Brother, you made the ultimate sacrifice may GOD be with you and keep watch over your family

Sgt Thomas Meaney -Retired
Scarsdale Police Department NY

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace brother. My prayers are with your entire family. As you sit at the right hand of the Father, please know your life was not lost in vain. May God have mercy on your soul and I pray for your family in their time of extreme need. Thank you for your years of dedicated service to our profession and lifestyle.

God Bless.

PO
St. Louis, MO, SLMPD

July 2, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

July 2, 2008

I knew Rick well.. We worked in the same district for many years and he lived just down the block from me and my family... Sorry to see you go old friend.... Keep them straight "up there"..... (The Whale).....

Roy Sebastian (Retired)
CPD 018th District Retired

July 2, 2008

I can't begin to tell you how saddened i was to here of the tragedy that befell Officer Francis. This Officer gave a tremendous part of his life in service to the City of Chicago, and should have been rewarded with a nice retirement. His ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. My sincere sympathy to the family of Officer Francis. Though we were not related, he will always be my Brother.

Officer Frank Burgo
CPD 016th District

July 2, 2008

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

OUR HERO OF BLUE

Our hero of blue has fallen
A time of peace is calling
For you to go with God above
He'll give you wings of blue with love
To send a message for everyone
To remember a life and what was done
A dream fulfilled of our angel of blue
We honor you for the job you swore to do
A promise was kept from a hero like you
You put your life on the line each day
To protect and serve in everyway
And to give you thanks we will do our part
To share your message and to keep you in our heart

Anonymous

Deputy Linda Maatman
Cook County Sheriff's Department - Court Services - District 6

July 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to you family and friends. Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten.

Ofc. Richard Stygar
Joliet Police Department, Joliet, IL

July 2, 2008

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Francis and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Francis, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Francis is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Special Agent
FBI New York City

July 2, 2008

I can't begin to tell you how saddened i was to here of the tragedy that befell Officer Francis. This Officer gave a tremendous part of his life in service to the City of Chicago, and should have been rewarded with a nice retirement. His ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. My sincere sympathy to the family of Officer Francis. Though we were not related, he will always be my Brother.

Officer Frank Burgo
CPD 016th District

July 2, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 2, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

July 2, 2008

Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

July 2, 2008

A HERO may be gone... A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P.

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

July 2, 2008

My condolences go out to the family of our fallen brother. A true hero who patrolled the streets of Chicago for a long time. Your dedication and service to your fellow citizens is greatly appreciated and you will not be forgotten. Watch over and protect us, as you stand by the side of St. Michael with our other brothers and sisters in the fight against evil. Godspeed Brother Francis.

Corporal Palumbo #2489
Prince George's County Police-Maryland

July 2, 2008