Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Franklin thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement. Deepest sympathy and prayers to family and friends.

Sgt J Walter
Richmond PD Virginia

April 9, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

April 8, 2014

Deputy Franklin, thank you for your serivce. You will not be forgotten.

Michelle - Wife of US Marshal

April 8, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Ernest Franklin and the extended law enforcement family of the Barren County, Kentucky Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

April 7, 2014

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept., NY

April 7, 2014

You will be missed brother in Blue.

Explorer Matthew Abrahamson
Minnehaha county sheriff explorer post 11

April 7, 2014

R.I.P. BROTHER Franklin!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

April 7, 2014

Deputy Franklin, thank you so very much for your service not only to the people of Barren County but to the entire country in making it a safer and better place. My thoughts are with your family and friends and co-workers and agency. You lived as a hero, and you will forever be remembered as one.

Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections

April 7, 2014

RIP my Fellow Brother in Blue. My Prayers go to the Family, Friends, and Co-Workers. Rest easy now Sir, we have the watch from here.

Retired Detective Don Vine #5896
Phoenix Police Department

April 6, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of
Deputy Franklin. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

April 5, 2014

My heart is broken over the loss of a hero in Deputy Ernest T. Franklin. I pray the Lord bless and comfort his family, friends and peers.

JCOS TW Martinez
JJS/CYFD State of New Mexico

April 5, 2014

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.
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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD, WY

April 5, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Ernest Franklin as well as to the Barren County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Franklin, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

April 5, 2014

May God rest his soul and comfort his families, both immediate and blue. RIP, Brother.

Chaplain Paul Worley
San Antonio, Texas Police Department

April 5, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Ernest.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

April 5, 2014

Rest in Peace

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

April 5, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother. The watch will continue on down here by your Fellow Deputies. My condolences to your Family and the Barren County Sheriff's Office.

Sgt Fred Nordt Jr.
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

April 4, 2014

May God put his loving arms around your family giving them peace, comfort and understanding during this sad time.

Major Walter R. Landrum (Retired 2-2012)
Bainbridge Public Safety Dept.

April 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Ernest T. Franklin. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Barren County, Kentucky will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

April 4, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Barren County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

April 4, 2014

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Ernest Franklin, friends, Sheriff Kent Keen and the Barren County Sheriff's Office.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and alway. Thank you for your service.

Patrolman A.S. (Scott) Batson
Cherry Police Department, NC

April 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your fellow officers.

Bryce Stevenson
Son of fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 01/09/05

April 4, 2014

Thank you for your service Deputy Franklin. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace...

Chief Joseph A. Edwards
Columbia Police Department, IL

April 4, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to the family and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff Ernest Franklin. I am very grateful for his service.
May God's grace bring comfort to the hearts of his loved ones.

Chaplain Sam Faraone
El Paso, TX Police Department

April 4, 2014

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

April 4, 2014