Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To those who loved Officer Francis, my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Richard will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Officer Francis for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

September 21, 2008

rest in peace!! your a true american hero.. dedication and heart!!!

patrol
mpd

September 14, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones and close friends who still carry you in their hearts. Continue to watch over all of them and protect them from harm. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 8, 2008

You are in my prayers.

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

August 12, 2008

God always picks the best to be at his side.

Patrol Officer
James City County Police Department

August 5, 2008

Rest in peace Brother Richard, you are a true a Hero and will never be forgotten for your service an courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (Retired)
SAnd Springs Police Dept Okla

July 22, 2008

You paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting the people you served and it will never be forgotten. To the family and friends of Officer Francis, my prayers are with you.

Shanna
Tulare County District Attorney's Office and wife of a police officer

July 21, 2008

You will not be forgotten brother.

Men and Women of the
Lansing IL Police Dept

July 17, 2008

On behalf of all the men and women of the Fort Worth Police Officers Association, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Richard Francis. Thank you Officer Francis for your service and sacrifice.

You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother we'll take it from here.

Corporal Scott Keenum
Vice President, FWPOA

July 16, 2008

Officer Francis, thank you for your selfless service. My prayers and tears are with your wife and daughters, both your families, and all your Police brothers and sisters.

How, oh how, can we ever repay you?

Timothy Reise
Nashville, TN (cousin of CPD Officer)

July 15, 2008

Thank You for your service to our country Officer Francis. God Bless you and your family.

Officer Pulford
Chelsea Police Department, MI

July 14, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of this fallen veteran. Thank you for your years of service, your dedication, and your bravery.

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police Department

July 14, 2008

God Speed Brother... we commend and honor your sacrafice!!!

#101
EPPD MN

July 14, 2008

To Officer Richard Francis and your family, may God bless you. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rosa Solorio
Sister of Chicago Police Officer Eric Solorio e.o.w. 2/12/06

July 13, 2008

SINCERE CONDOLENCES FROM THE MEN AND WOMEN OF NORTHEASTERN IL. UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE FAMILY OF OFC. FRANCIS AND THE ENTIRE CHICAGO POLICE DEPT.
REST IN PEACE.

NEIU PD
CHICAGO,IL

Anonymous

July 13, 2008

Thank you Father God for this Officer's service to his Community and America. I pray for the peace to come over his family in Jesus name. Amen.

Lt. Gary L. Langston
Choctaw Nation Tribal Police Of Oklahoma

July 12, 2008

Rest in peace Offier Francis, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

July 11, 2008

We all thank you for your service, rest in peace, Hero thoughts and prayers with family and fellow officers, your brothers & sisters in blue have your watch now

Michael Hopkins
nephew/PO R.Lendell EOW 1/14/83

July 10, 2008

Officer Francis your dedication to service is greatly appreciated. You in a very unfortunate way have made the city a safer place by removing a very dangerous person from society. You are in the prayers of myself and my family and you will be missed by many. On behalf of your brothers in blue at the Hendersonville Police Department we thank you for your sacrifice and we will see you again in the great beyond. Blessed are the peace keepers. I personally thank you for your sacrifice.

Officer Jason Smith
Hendersonville Police Dept.

July 10, 2008

Ricky,

I will miss you deeply. I will never forget the things you taught us rookies all those years ago in 018 on midnights. You were always kind, there when needed, and a true gentleman. My paryers are for you, your Family, and the members of the finest police departemnt in the land; The Chicago Police Department. I will always be honored to have met you and rode with you on Bt1871. Rest in peace my brother, you will not be forgotten.

Paul Cichowski
Former CPD 018th Dist., 1st Watch

July 9, 2008

Rest in Peace fellow brother, justice will be served.

SGT Jose A. Ruiz
CUNY Police Dept

July 9, 2008

God bless Ofc. Francis and his family!

PO Scimone
Cicero P.D.

July 9, 2008

We all know the risk we take when we become Police Officers. You just never think it will happen to someone you care about. Approaching my 28th year in LE I'd like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the family anf friends of P.O. Francis.

Rest easy brother, you're home now.

Lt. John O'Reilly
NYPD-Aviation Unit

July 9, 2008

Rest in peace brother! God Bless your family! The City did not deserve you! You did not die in vain and every working police officer will serve in your honor with your memory in thier hearts.

Special Agent Joe Lestinsky
CPD (10yrs.) AZ Attorney General's Office

July 8, 2008

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF POLICE OFFICER RICHARD FRANCIS. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

POLICE OFFICER RICHARD FRANCIS YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

July 8, 2008