Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This madness has to stop! We will continue to work hard and make this job safer for all of the brave men and women that will carry on in your memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and the surviving officers who we hope pull through!

Chief William Baker
Westbrook Maine PD - retired - LEOKA Instructor

January 5, 2012

• A PART OF AMERICA DIED....

Somebody killed a policeman today .... And a part of America died…. A piece of our country he swore to protect .... Will be buried with him at his side.... The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,.... Just as if he had gone off to war, .... Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast .... To his name they will add a gold star.... The suspect that shot him will stand up in court .... With counsel demanding his rights,.... While a young widowed mother must work for her kids .... And spend many long, lonely nights... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe in your town or mine,.... While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors.... A cop put his life on the line.... Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street, .... And he stands at each new rookie's side; .... He answered the call… of himself gave his all,.... And a part of America died.

Rest in peace Agent Francom.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

January 5, 2012

Thank you sir for your service and Sacrafice, you are in a better place..rest easy, we'll take the watch from here sir..

To the Francom Family
"I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." -Abraham Lincoln

Ofc. M.Robinson
Glendale P.D. Arizona

January 5, 2012

Rest in Peace

I love law enforcement officers, make these officers be safe in years to comes.

Samantha from Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

January 5, 2012

Rest in peace Agent Francom. Thank you for your dedication and committment to community service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Sgt. Karen Wilkinson
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Des Moines, Ia

January 5, 2012

The war on Law Enforcement Officers continues in 2012.

God bless and kepp you, Agent Francom. May he wrap his arms around your family and give them the comfort and strength they need in this time of terrible loss.

Sgt Terry Kelly
Morgan County Sheriff's Office Decatur, Alabama

January 5, 2012

Sorry to have lost another brother to violence. I hope that this country realizes that Law Enforcement needs a different and more aggressive approach sooner than later in order to protect the innocent. We are not expendable. Agent Francom, thank you for serving this country. We will miss you.

Det. Jorge Reguero
Lake Mary Police Department

January 5, 2012

To the family of Officer Francom I am praying for your family. I am not an officer but the daughter of a officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty August 5, 1995 So I know how this feels to loose a father. They gave the ultimate sacrifice while we gave as well. So many times they go un-noticed until something goes wrong. Please know that we here in Georgia are deeply saddned by your loss and keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Johnson

January 5, 2012

Agent Francom thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Friend

January 5, 2012

I thank God each day for people like you, who put your life on the line every day for us! I believe He holds a special place in Heaven for you!

Chelsie Walker
Daughter of a Sargeant GCSO

January 5, 2012

God Bless Agent Francom, his family, friends and coworkers. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department FL

January 5, 2012

Jared,

May you rest in peace. My prayers are with your family and friends. Thank you for your dedicated service to Ogden City, Weber County and the State of Utah.

Citizen of Weber County

January 5, 2012

Rest in Peace, Agent Francom. Job well done.
God Bless your family.

Corporal R.A. Zona
Pennsylvania State Police

January 5, 2012

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

January 5, 2012

RIP brother Jared.

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

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

January 5, 2012

To Agent Jared Francom's Family~
I am a wife of a police officer, I know that "our" worst fear is your reality now. I am so sorry for your loss and will pray for you and your family to feel the comfort that only God can give you in this moment. Be proud of your husband and father, he truly is a hero!

Kay Poulter
wife of Sgt. @ IFPD

January 5, 2012

Lord be with those who are grieving, give them the strength to feel their loss while continuing to serve just the next day. Give peace to those who won't see Francom at work, or the next barbecue or poker party. God please console the wife and children whose daddy didn't come home from work. Give comfort and strength to the mother and father who's child should never precede them in death. Peace be with you all.

Mica Medford
LEO Mum - Weber County Utah Sheriff Department

January 5, 2012

Thank you Agent Francom for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in Ogden, Utah. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant
CA-OR (Retired)

January 5, 2012

Rest in peace and may god bless you brother in blue

Lt J.Pease
Brentwood Police Dept

January 5, 2012

Officer Francom, Thank you for your service! Bless your sweet family!! They will be in my prayers!!! God Speed!!

Heather Hadlock

January 5, 2012

ONLY A MOMENT

Dear Lord,
It was only a moment, but in that moment of madness our world changed.
In that moment countless lives were changed.
Hearts were broken, and names previously unknown are now spoken with reverence.

In only a moment the Line of Blue stretching out across our nation was broken – that hard, fast, steady line was breached.
In moments like these all citizens become a part of the Line of Blue.
Momentarily we feel defenseless – but only for a moment.

In only a moment the Line of Blue re-forms, drawing a circle around us to restore our hope.
Our tears dry, our broken hearts comforted, weak knees strengthened and sanity restored – the Line of Blue – our shield of protection still stands.

The moment passes, but in that moment we mourn for the life that was taken and grieve for the survivors. Remembering the sacrifice made to protect and serve.

It was only a moment – but they are gone, a sacrifice made to give us a future.
We pause in our sorrow reflecting what might have been… but them we press on for, by the Grace of God, the Line of Blue still stands! Amen!

Dedicated to those who lost their lives in the line of duty by Chaplain Chuck Boman From the Preface of the book, “Cops on the Street” compiled by Chaplain Grant Wolf

Chaplain Chuck Boman
Chaplain for: Lake Oswego PD, Milwaukie PD, Oregon City PD, West Linn

January 5, 2012

ONLY A MOMENT

Dear Lord,
It was only a moment, but in that moment of madness our world changed.
In that moment countless lives were changed.
Hearts were broken, and names previously unknown are now spoken with reverence.

In only a moment the Line of Blue stretching out across our nation was broken – that hard, fast, steady line was breached.
In moments like these all citizens become a part of the Line of Blue.
Momentarily we feel defenseless – but only for a moment.

In only a moment the Line of Blue re-forms, drawing a circle around us to restore our hope.
Our tears dry, our broken hearts comforted, weak knees strengthened and sanity restored – the Line of Blue – our shield of protection still stands.

The moment passes, but in that moment we mourn for the life that was taken and grieve for the survivors. Remembering the sacrifice made to protect and serve.

It was only a moment – but they are gone, a sacrifice made to give us a future.
We pause in our sorrow reflecting what might have been… but them we press on for, by the Grace of God, the Line of Blue still stands! Amen!

Dedicated to those who lost their lives in the line of duty by Chaplain Chuck Boman From the Preface of the book, “Cops on the Street” compiled by Chaplain Grant Wolf

Chaplain Chuck Boman
Chaplain for: Lake Oswego PD, Milwaukie PD, Oregon City PD, West Linn

January 5, 2012

Agent Jared Francom, thank you for your service. My prayers and thanks go out to you. To his family: As the mother of a Police Officer, my heart cries for you.

Leesa Bowr
WHP/POE/Retired

January 5, 2012

Rest in peace Brother...my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the OPD during this most difficult and tragic time

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

January 5, 2012

My condolences and prayers for the family of Officer Francom. Your services will never be forgotten and you will always be known as a hero.

Officer Jason Robey
Unified Police of Greater Salt Lake

January 5, 2012