Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So very sad to report that Debra Ward (Crisp) passed away on April 30, 2019. This family has suffered so much starting with the murder of Officer Ward in 1992.

Private Citizen
Co worker of Debra's

May 1, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Ward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Why is this man free? Aggravated murder should not be considered trivial and the murderer should not be set free until every second of his sentence is served especially in light of the fact that he murdered a police officer!

Betty Faller-Pearson
private citizen

July 19, 2018

Well you're killer has been released from prison. I am confused why it is happening right now, because under the sentence he received, life with a 30 year minimum for aggravated murder, should have kept him in prison until at least 2022. I hope that the board is right, hopefully he won't be causing anymore trouble.

Citizen

September 6, 2017

Thinking of you and your family Brother

Ofc. Ralph Graffunder
La Grande PD (Former EPD)

February 18, 2017

Thinking of you and your family today. Thank you for serving in our nation's law enforcement. RIP

John Haseltine - Civilian

April 8, 2016

Still fondly remembering Frank and glad to see that his killer is going to be in prison for at least another five years. I think about his wife and kids and hope that life has been good to them over time.

John Layman (former officer)
Eugene PD

March 9, 2015

Ever Vigilant.

Ofc. Sands
Montgomery County Police, MD

January 12, 2015

Rest in peace brother, my No Parole letter goes out tomorrow. Thank you for your service and hopefully this guy never sees freedom again. God bless the family and friends of Officer Ward who are having relive this nightmare again.

Sr. Ptlmn/K-9 Hndlr Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

January 11, 2015

Honored to send out my No Parole letter today.

Natasha Hubbard (Communications Officer)

January 8, 2015

My No Parole Letter went out today, my brother of the badge. God Bless your Family, Friends and Department.

Bob Reed, Retired Police Officer
South KLake Tahoe Police Depoartment

January 7, 2015

Thinking of you Brother.

Ralph Graffunder
LGPD/Former EPD

September 5, 2013

These words were written about soldiers but I always believed them to also apply to law enforcement officers:

God and the soldier, all men adore
In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted,
God is forgotten and the soldier slighted.

Rudyard Kipling

Chief Mike Moran
Talent, Oregon PD

May 30, 2013

Unknown how the parole board can see this is fitting. May God continue to be with you and your family throughout this never ending ordeal. RIP Ofc. Ward and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Ofc. James Gilliam

May 28, 2013

I was fortunate enough to know Frank. I went to the academy with him and know he was a devout family man who loved this job. His funeral was the very first law enforcement funeral I ever attended. Unfortunately it wasn't the last. It was both overwhelming as well as enouraging to see the huge family of law enforcement come together.

Thank you Frank for the sacrifice you made on April 8th, 1992. We will continue to stand up for you and oppose this appauling decision.

Travis Eynon

May 28, 2013

To the family of Ofc. Ward. Always remember your loved one for the good that he did. Ofc. Ward is thought of far and wide as are all of his fallen brothers. My thoughts and prayers are with you. How something like this could happen is incomprehensible to me. The Board of Parole should be investigated..!!

Capt. Richard Roff ( ret)
Atlantic City Police Dept, Atlantic City, NJ

May 27, 2013

Shame on the State of Oregon Parole Board for allowing this murderer to walk free. Officer Ward's wife and children truly received a life sentence with no chance of parole, as they will live every day with this tragic loss of a loved one. Officer Ward may very well have saved the life of Ward's initial focus of violence. We all will ALWAYS REMEMBER OFFICER WARD'S SACRIFICE.

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

May 27, 2013

That is stupid. What is wrong with our parole board. Know cop killer should ever see freedom again.

SFC

May 27, 2013

RIP Brother of the Badge, God bless your Family, Friends and Department. My Letter will go out tomorrow to the Parole Board of the POS.

Bob Reed, Retired Police Officer
South Lake Tahoe Police Department

May 26, 2013

A "No parole" letter has been sent, so your cowardly killer remains locked up and denied the pleasure of living in a world that you made safe for all of us.

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

May 9, 2013

RIP Brother of the Badge, God Bless your Family, Friends and Department, My "No Parole" Letter is in todays mail, may the POS never get out of Prison. Thank you for your Service.

Bob Reed
Retired Police Officer, South Lake Tahoe Police Department

March 22, 2013

My NO PAROLE letter is being sent out tomorrow. This madman should never see the light of day every again.

Greg
Cousin of an Oregon LEO

March 21, 2013

i will mail my letter. Thank you for your service

citizen
tampa, FL

March 21, 2013

God Bless

Dave

March 21, 2013

My letter has been sent. My thoughts and complete respect go to the family of this hero and Officer Ward himself.

Ptlm. Jerry Devine
City of Erie Police

March 21, 2013