Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family, friends, and entire department. You gave the ultimate sacrifice in serving and protecting the citizens. We lost another Hero, and you will not be forgotten, and always honored. I know Angels carried you high into the heavens above. May you rest in Peace, & God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Communications 911 Center

July 2, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

July 2, 2008

MAY GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND EACH AND EVERY CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

POLICE OFFICER
ORLAND HILLS ILLINOIS

July 2, 2008

Rest In Peace, Officer Francis.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

July 2, 2008

27 years.......what an amazing career. Thank you for your service Richard...watch over us from Heaven.

Brother in Blue
Cahokia PD

July 2, 2008

Godspeed Officer Francis. You fought the valiant fight, now take your place in heaven and watch over us as we carry on the fight.

Sergeant
Portage, IN

July 2, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Thank you for so many years of service to your community and this country. It's senseless. I hope justice is served.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol

July 2, 2008

My condolences go to your family and your friends.

Sherry Wright/Telecommunicator
Calumet City PD

July 2, 2008

May God Bless you Richard. Myself and all of my ISP brothers and sisters have tremendous respect for all of the CPD family we have. Rest in peace and we shall continue the watch from here my brother.

Trooper
Illinois State Police D15

July 2, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Patrolman
Bellwood PD

July 2, 2008

God Bless you Officer Francis. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and to the Chicago Police Department.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Pella, IA

July 2, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Officer

July 2, 2008

Rest In Peace. You have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect others.

Sergeant
Rock Island Police Department

July 2, 2008

REST IN PEACE SIR, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

MANHATTAN IL. PD

July 2, 2008

My prayers to the family and the dept. of officer Francis. His service and dedication will never be forgotten. Until we meet in Heaven may you rest in peace.

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept

July 2, 2008

Rest in peace, my brother.

PJN
CCSPD

July 2, 2008

My heart goes out to your family during what may seem to be a neverending nightmare. Rest now, and we will take care of them for you from here on out.

retired 911 calltaker
Hialeah PD, Hialeah, FL

July 2, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

July 2, 2008

God bless you and your family at this time of pain and sorrow. You and your family are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 2, 2008

You are in a better place brother, thank you for the years of walking the beat, protecting the citizens of Chicago.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

July 2, 2008

Thank you for your service sir, you are a hero and you will not be forgotten by the thin blue line. You have served your community and country well. Our prayers go out to you, your family and your dept. Rest in peace sir.

ofc. Charles Robson (ret)
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

July 2, 2008

Sorry for your loss. It meant alot when you sent two of your officers to our offcier's funeral in FEB. I can't express our gratatude, but know that Richard will remain in the thoughts of the Kirkwood Police Department. To the Francis family stay strong, Richard is now helping gaurd heavens gates. Sincerly PO Brand 303

Patrolman Tim Brand
Kirkwood PD MO

July 2, 2008

Brother Francis, rest well. Your 27 years on the job will never be forgotten.

P/O E. Johannessen
Prince George's County Police

July 2, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are a hero for us all to look up too. God bless your family, you will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

July 2, 2008

Officer Francis your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

July 2, 2008