Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Brother Warrior

Sgt. Allen Crist
South Jordan City Police

January 6, 2012

My Husband and I did not know officer Francom, but we wanted to offer our condolences to the family. Our prayers are with the family at this time.

Terry and Claudia Underwood
No relationship to deceased.`

January 6, 2012

Agent Francom: I am honored to have met you and your team after Hell Week 2010. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, skills, and passion for narcotics enforcement. The thoughts of the Massachusetts law enforcement community are with you, your family, and your team.

“In the arena”

Noah H. Pack
Massachusetts

January 6, 2012

My condolences to the the family of Agent Francom and the Ogden, UT law enforcement community. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you heal from this tragedy. Thank you for the valuable service that you provide to our communities and country.

Matt Schweyer
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction

January 6, 2012

"In the simple performance of duty,
he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones good-bye.
In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squad room hall.
In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.
In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave friend went to his grave.
In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget.
Never judge or regret, what he did, In the simple performance of duty."

-Author unknown

Deputy
Emery Co. S.O.

January 6, 2012

Prayers and thoughts for this hero and his family, brothers and sisters and community!

Robert E. Smith Retired Police Officer
Village of Scarsdsle N.Y.

January 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Agent Francom's family as well and his Law Enforcement family.. May God keep you close during your time of grief.

Lt. Jimmy Phelps
Glasgow Police Dept. Glasgow KY

January 6, 2012

May God bless your family and friends REST IN PEACE brother

Police Officer
Detroit Police Dept

January 6, 2012

God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Police Chief (Retired)
Buena Vista Twp Police & Fire

January 6, 2012

There are no words that can explain why Agent Francom lost his life or relieve the suffering of those left behind. But to the family Agent Francom, the injured Officers, and the entire Ogden Police Department, know that you have a strong law enforcement family behind you and you are never alone. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Officer
West Jordan Police Department

January 6, 2012

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice! To your dear family, friends and coworkers: Please allow your wonderful memories to be a source of comfort and may God bless and be with every one of you!! You are in our hearts and prayers!

Jim and Glenda Ryser
Utah Citizens

January 6, 2012

MY CONDOLENCES GOES TO THE FAMILY OF AGENT FRANCOM. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, R.I.P BROTHER. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FELLOW OFFICERS.

K9 POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION, CANINE UNIT

January 6, 2012

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice, Agent Francom. May the angels accompany you to your rest today.

Kristine M.
Citizen, State of Utah

January 6, 2012

Your journey will never be forgotten brother. Rest in peace Street Knight.

Trooper Cesar Aranda #318
Nevada Highway Patrol

January 6, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family, members of the department, and those served, at the loss of this officer. May faith, family, friends and time join together to ease everyone’s pain at this time of loss.

While many other career choices were certainly available, this officer chose to protect his fellow man, and for this we give everlasting thanks. As the Good Lord said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.”

Thank you for your service, your convictions and moral character, as well as your devotion to duty. May you now rest in peace, knowing your fellow brothers and sisters will watch over your family and continue the Watch!

Rusty Featherstone, Asst. Dir. (Ret.)
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, OSBI

January 6, 2012

R I P Brother.....(Salute)

TROOPER A.D.DEZSO
N. C. Highway Patrol

January 6, 2012

i am so sorry for the your loss... my heart hurts so much for each and everyone of you, my prayers are with all of the family, and friends, and each and every officer, firefighter and military that risk their lives every day for each and everyone of us... thank you so much for all you do for us to be safe... i didnt know officer Francom or any of they others that were injurred, but having a daughter in the military, we are all family no matter what...please bless each and every one of the Francom family and friends and officers, this is a tradegy that should never have happened... please help them to understand and try and cope with out him.... RIP Jared Francom

Brandy Lucero
Military Mom

January 6, 2012

As the mother-in-law of a fallen officer, I grieve with and for the Francom family. It hurts deeply whenever one of "ours" is taken away. I also know of the grief and loss of the Department and all of the "brothers". Nothing else equals the loss that they and the family feel.
Officer Francom -- please give a big hug to Officer Dunman when you see him. (EOW 7/17/2000 SLPD)

GrandmaC.
Bountiful, Utah

January 6, 2012

I am very Sorry for the loss to his family and his Police Family. I pray for the others involved in this tragic event. God Bless you all. Rest in Peace Officer Francom. You are a HERO

Brett Ricketts
Former OPD Reserve Officer

January 6, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

January 6, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother

Chief Doug Storie
Otis (KS) Police Department

January 6, 2012

Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your fellow officers.

PO Retired James J. Scanlon
North American SWAT Training Assoc

January 6, 2012

Rest in Peacde Brother!

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

January 6, 2012

Families of the fallen and wounded police officers...
I am deeply saddened over the tragedy you are going through. Following 43 years of telling and showing such news stories, I am still emotionally struck over same. I still watch and ask the same questions. What happens to people? Why? What could we have done? What can we do now? It goes on and on. Please accept my sincere condolences and know you can find support in the work your loved one did and the job he accomplished.
There is no finer responsibility in society than what gained from those who serve others, police officers, teachers, firefighters etc. They certainly are not jobs of fortune. But what would the rest of us do without them.
Draw on family and friends. And, find some resolve from the the rest of us, all of us in this great state and nation. We do mourn with you, all of you, especially those on duty today and tonight and again tomorrow, to raise our children and keep all of us safe. Thank you for your sacrifice.
I know what it's like to lose a close family member. Been there too many times. But I also know what it's like to receive the help from others, through sickness and death, which is so quickly offered. Allow us in. God Bless You!

Dick Nourse
TV Journalist

Dick Nourse, former KSL news anchor
KSL Television

January 6, 2012

May God bless Erin and her daughters for their loss. He is and always will be a hero.Did not know the person but any person whom puts their life on the line to make it safe so others is always a hero in my eyes. May you find peace in knowing he is in a better place and can watch over forever.

Desiree Mathis
w.v.c. Utah

January 6, 2012