Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers are with you and your family. May they find strength and peace.

Debby Hudson
Mom of Colo Springs, CO Det. Jared S. Jensen EOW 2-22-2006

November 8, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.........

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

November 8, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976

November 8, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

November 8, 2008

I have worked with Frankie on midnights for the past two years. I always told him he reminded me of my dad and that is the greatest compliment I can give. We already miss your "Frankie-ascos" and your locker room antics. Your dedication to your family was inspiring and your sense of humor was and will continue to be contageous. You are and will always be missed. "Hey Frankie...gimme da combo wit!"
-Officer Matthew Hudak #3161
Schaumburg Police Department

Matthew Hudak
Schaumburg Police Officer

November 8, 2008

Rest in peace, for your watch is over and may you never be forgotten

Robert W Richardson
Los Angeles Worlds Airport Police

November 8, 2008

I worked with Frank 20 years ago prior to him becoming a police officer. We were bartenders at a club in Schaumburg named Confetti. Frank was a warm-hearted guy with a great sense of humor. If you knew him, you wouldn't ever forget him.

I was shocked to learn he'd died. I'm very sorry for him and his family. My condolences....

I thought I'd share a memory.

Once, a massive brawl broke out in our nightclub. Frank and I and several other bartenders tried to help the outnumbered bouncers break up the fights. Frank took on the biggest guy in the room and got him in a headlock on the ground, all while the guy was hitting him and working to get free. Frank seemed almost bored by the guys punches and seemed to have everything in control. The guy was about to get out of the headlock and would have been on top of Frank, so I grabbed the guy's legs and pulled him back to the ground to keep this from happening. The third time I accidentally separated them. The guy looked at Frank, then he looked at me and immediately decided I was an easier fight than Frank. He was right. I played duck and cover while the guy wailed on me until Frank pulled him off me a few seconds later. I still appreciate how Frank saved me from the guy. We had a lot of laughs about it. But that's the kind of guy he was. He always had your back.

I'll always remember him.

Brad Schlueter

November 7, 2008

OFFICER RUSSO. MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. GODBLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

OFC # 7069
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 7, 2008

RIP brother Frank.

May God bless your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

November 7, 2008

God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

November 7, 2008

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


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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Police Dept Okla

November 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you are in God's hands and are not suffering anymore. God bless your family and friends.

Cpl. J.-P. Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit

November 7, 2008

I grew up in Schaumburg, and my heart goes out to Officer Russo's family and to his brothers at Schaumburg PD. Rest In Peace, brother.

Communications Supervisor R Gordon
Craven County Sheriff's Office (NC)

November 7, 2008

I worked with Franky for the past seven years on the midnight shift. For several of those years I shared the back row of roll call with him. I was looking forward to coming back to Franky's squad next year, and sitting next to him again. Roll call will never quite be the same. Two things that I will never forget about Franky is his sense of humor and his love for his family. Franky you will be missed, and will always be in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to Franky's family. I along with our entire department will be here for you whenever you need us.

Officer Derek Persson
Schaumburg Police Department

November 7, 2008

Rest in Peace.

Constable
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

November 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, fellow officers and dispatchers of Officer Frank Russo. He will be missed but never forgotten. May you rest in peace Officer Russo, you are truly a hero.

Shelley Creasy
York County 911 York PA

November 6, 2008

Officer Russo you will always be remembered! It was a pleasure to have known you and your department will never be able to fill your shoes. Rest in peace!

Mark Neubecker

CSO Mark Neubecker
Harper College Police

November 6, 2008

Officer Russo,
You are a true hero in every sence of the word. Your community and this nation is forever in your debt. Thank you for your sacrifice. Rest in peace now brother, we'll take it from here.
You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Josh Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

November 6, 2008

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

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

November 6, 2008

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

November 6, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

November 5, 2008

I haven't been with the department for 13 years, but I will always remember Frank. He always had a smile on his face-he just LOVED being a police officer. He had such a great sense of humor and drew people to him. The other thing I will never forget is how much he loved his family. I pray that you find comfort in knowing you're in everyone's thoughts and prayers.

Mary Wanic-dispatcher
Schaumburg Police Dept 1991-1995

November 5, 2008

RIP BROTHER

TRF OFC DAUNHAUER
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF OFFICE

November 5, 2008

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace knowing that your dedication and sacrifice will always be remembered.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

November 5, 2008

My prayers and heartfelt condolences are with the family,friends and co-workers of Officer Russo for their loss. Officer Russo you served with honor, integrity and courage and your efforts to make Schaumburg a safer community will never be forgotten. Rest easy Officer Russo your brothers & sisters in blue will take it from here.

OFFICER K.SWEENEY
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL

November 5, 2008