Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On this sad anniversary I remember Roy and Harry as heroes, because of their actions on July 20, 1992, lives were saved. Roy was at the beginning of his career, he was the epitome of what a deputy U.S. Marshal should be, strong, smart, fair and confident. He would have been a future leader in the Marshals Service!

Harry Belluomini was near the end of long and distinguished career as a Chicago Police Officer, he was truly the definition of “Old School”. Harry was above all a loving husband and father.

Both Bill and Harry, who were at different points of their career gave their lives for others. I know God welcomed both with open arms and I know they are standing guard at the gates of heaven to welcome all who enter!

Jim Smith
U.S. Marshals ret

July 20, 2024

Rest in peace Deputy US Marshal Frakes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2023

Heroes
You are missed
And you are not forgotten

DUSM T Hunt
USMS

July 21, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 20, 2020

Deputy Marshal Frakes,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow DUSM for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 20, 2017

I sat right next to Roy in our Marshals Basic classroom. He was a good and decent man who was totally in love with and devoted to his wife Wendy who he never stopped talking about.

After all these years there has rarely been a day gone by that he has not crossed my mind at least once. I use what happened to him to teach new Deputies so that will NEVER happen under MY watch. In some way it makes me feel his death was not in vain.

CIDUSM David Frost
United States Marshals Service

April 17, 2014

Roy

Was a friend from college at WIU. He was an easy going and nice guy. It hurts to see a life end this way.

James Lee
Friend

December 19, 2012

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 31, 2012

The calendar says 20 years, but it seems like yesterday. The sacrifice you and Harry made that day are never forgtten.

Rich Tracy
USMS

July 20, 2012

RIP Brother, you are not forgotten. God Bless You for your service.

DMA DUSM
USMS

July 20, 2012

You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service to others.

Bob Gordon, Ret. Asst. Chief
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 20, 2012

RIP DUSM FRAKES, May God continue to bless you.

DUSM 3922
US Marshals Service

July 20, 2012

Deputy Frakes, you are not forgotten. God bless you and your family.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

August 20, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 18th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 20, 2010

You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer; Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 20, 2010

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 20, 2008

I have seen movies based on this story and have watched FBI Files air the story also. It is a sad reminder of never taking anything or anybody for granted in our line of work and the dangers we face every day. Deputy Marshal Frakes was a true hero who was gunned down in a most cowardly way by a suspect who could not deal with the pressures and every day stress of police work, which is why he departed the profession and chose the cowardly path that he did. May you always watch over your law enforcement brethren from above. Rest in peace sir.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

February 15, 2007

Roy,
We never got to meet or work together. I remember the news of your death and thought what a tragedy, as is all LEO's deaths. I'm proud to be part of the same agency. God Bless you and your family. Maybe one day, we'll shake hands and talk about the "old days".

Steve Weathersby
US Marshals

November 29, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

February 22, 2006

God bless you, brother. You deserved better than you got.

Deputy US Marshal Sean McCluskey
United States Marshals Service

January 19, 2006

I would like to thank Deputy Marshal Belluomini and Frake for there effort in keeping the streets free of predators......there actions will forever be preserved in the movie In The Line of Duty: In a Blaze of Glory.

Anonymous

November 5, 2003

I never met Deputy Frakes but his passing had such a profound impact on me and many other Deputy Marshals. In a way, many of us see him on a very personal level, because he was just doing his regular day to day duties when he passed. He was a regular deputy like us doing regular day to day deputy marshal business - the important behind the scenes duties that many - like Roy Frakes - carried out each day with dilgence and great responsibility.

To Roy Frakes family and friends: Roy is, and remains, a true hero to us. He is not forgotten.

God be with you and your loved ones

John Bodnar - Deputy - retired
US Marshals Service