Officer Killed in 019
Officer Richard Francis, 60, shot and killed with his own weapon around 0200 AM this morning.
- A 27-year veteran Chicago police officer was shot and killed by a woman who grabbed his gun during a struggle outside a police headquarters on the North Side early Wednesday morning, Supt. Jody Weis said.
Officers who responded to the scene at Belmont and Western Avenues around 2 a.m., then shot the woman several times, critically wounding her, authorities said.
Belmont District Officer Richard Francis, 60, was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center and pronounced dead just before 3 a.m., the Cook County medical examiner's office said. The unidentified woman was at the same hospital being treated early this morning.
Thoughts and prayers ONLY for Officer Francis, his family and the 019th District in this thread. All others will be deleted without fail.
God bless Officer Francis.
UPDATE: We meant what we said in the above paragraph. NO second guessing, NO blaming, and certainly NOTHING for the killer of our brother.
God bless Officer Francis.
UPDATE: We meant what we said in the above paragraph. NO second guessing, NO blaming, and certainly NOTHING for the killer of our brother.
Labels: officer down
posted by SCC at 6:51 AM
431 Comments:
This just ruined my day. My love and prayers go out to this officer and his family.
Lord, please watch us all and keep us safe.
Remember it can happen in any district.
RIP
I just finished one of the videos from the St Jude March and emailed the dept. yesterday to donate it.
This is horrific. Makes my heart cry... May he rest in peace...
IT IS A SAD DAY, REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY
My prayers to the Francis family and to his co-workers on the watch. I hope the POS who shot him meets the same fate.
Francis,
May you rest in peace. I will miss you and your wacky stories at the nugget. You always brought a smile to my face. Everyone on the watch will miss you so much!
rest in peace.
Wow...it can happen ANYWHERE in this city.
I pray for the Officer, his family, his friends, and most of all his workers on the watch and up in 19.
Godspeed brother...godspeed.
godbless his family and friends. there are no such things as routine traffic stops in this city.abc news has headline ''officer killed in shootout''. a shootout? sounds like his weapon was taken away and he was executed. and they wonder why we hate the media! godbless you guys in 019.
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Francis. My prayers are with them always.
Filmore Ranger
God speed Officer Francis, May the Lord take care of you in heaven.
God bless Officer Francis, His family, and 019 dist. A STAR HAS FALLEN.
God bless and keep you.
Our prayers and hearts go out to the family.
Your brothers and sisters at the Cook County Sheriff's Department
I would like you all to know that many of us citizens have the safety of all officers in our thoughts and prayers each day. My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Richard Francis and to he fellow P.O.'s. It is dangerous on our streets but most of the citizens respect and are thankful for the fine job you do.
Thoughts and prayers to this officers family and friends.
And Thanks for all your hard work.
Stay safe out there!
Officer Richard Francis,
God Bless You and God Bless your family in their time of need.
Rest in peace, officer.
RIP Rick!!!!!!!!!
Rick was a nice man who never had a mean thing to say about a fellow officer. I remember a little over 9 years ago being in a chase with Rick. Rick was on 1971 and I was on 1972 (2 wagons go figure)We were chasing a car down Western Ave in wagons. Back then we used to do fun and silly things. Rick and his partner at the time were old school.
Rick I know your in heaven now with your Basset Hound,chilled out just like you were on the job. I don't work in 019 anymore but you will be missed by all that ever worked with you or just came into contact with especially 019!!!
Signed your fellow Basset Hound owner.
God bless! Thoughts and prayers are witht the family.
It just goes to show that we all need to stop this BS talk about North side District versus South side District. Rest in Peace Brother Francis.
GOD bless his soul and give all the strength I the world to his family. Are prayers are with them.
R.I.P.
Inscribed on the California Peace Officers Memorial
I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME
ALAS, MY NAME, NO MORE MY FACE
" IN THE LINE OF DUTY" I HEAR THEM SAY
MY FAMILY NOW THE PRICE WILL PAY
MY FOLDED FLAG STAINED WITH THEIR TEARS
WE ONLY HAD THOSE FEW SHORT YEARS
THE BADGE NO LONGER ON MY CHEST
I SLEEP NOW IN ETERNAL REST
MY SWORD I PASS TO THOSE BEHIND
AND PRAY THEY KEEP THIS THOUGHT IN MIND
I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME
AND WITH HEAVY HEART AND BENDED KNEE
I ASK FOR ALL HERE FROM THE PAST
DEAR GOD, LET MY NAME BE THE LAST
Godspeed, Rick. God must have thought he needed more reinforcements up there with him. We will never forget you.
This is a terrible tragedy. My condolences go out to this officers family.
Simply horrible. God bless him, his family and the CPD.
God Bless Officers Francis' family and may he rest in peace.
May you rest in peace, Officer Francis, and may God walk hand-in-hand with your family through this tragic journey.
Godspeed Richie, you'll be missed dearly. My condolences to the Francis family.
R. I. P.
My fellow Officer and Brother-in-Arms.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
R.I.P
YOU HAVE THE DEEPEST CONDOLENCES OF THE NYPD ON THIS SAD DAY.
MAY GOD BLESS OFFICER FRANCIS AND HIS FAMILY.
RIP Rich.... You will be deeply missed by so many! My prayers and thoughts are with all the people, friends, co-workers and family you left behind!
My condolences and sympathy to the family of Officer Francis who has my thoughts and prayers as well.
RIP brother----------------please post wake and funeral info when it becomes available
My deepest condolences to the entire Chicago Police Department and especially the Francis family.
I am so sorry.
GOD BLESS YOU P.O. FRANCIS...thoughts and prayers to his family in this time of sorrow.
008 dist. j-rod.
God bless officer Francis and his family. Nobody expects not to go home. It can happen, be safe everyone.
Officer Francis,
God bless you. May God comfort your family at this time.
rest in peace my brother.
god bless his family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
RIP Officer, a special place awaits those who served and protected us. Our sympathy extends to your family and friends, and of course to the CPD.
God bless him and his family.
They don't have respect for us any longer and don't have the fear that once kept them in check. Watch yourselves and each other. We are all we have out there.
RIP officer Francis, I can only hope the woman who did this suffers greatly!
God Bless to his family and those who worked with him. God Bless all who protect the peace.
Godspeed, Rick; May your family be comforted by your memeory, and supported by the love of friends, family and co-workers.
Rest In Peace brother. My prayers and condolences to Officer R. Francis family.
My very sincere apologies and thoughts go out to the family and the police family that this officer spent his years with. So horrible to hear this.....I was so sad this morning.
My deep condolences.
- A Sad Police Wife
Rick you will be missed! God Bless You Officer! Patrol the streets of Heaven, and watch over us.
GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER.
God Bless him is right. Rick was a GREAT guy and a helluva copper. He will be missed.
Condolences to this officer's family. Our thanks and deep respect for 27 years of service. May he be with God.
Just Heard....God Bless him and his family!!
May you rest in peace brother.
My thoughts and prayers to my brother officer and his family. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
God Bless you Rick. A true veteran and a great person. Your presence and humor will be missed in roll call and on the radio by all. Bless you family. If we can have a bad day in 019, this is it.
God bless you, your family, and our Department. You will be in our hearts.
-010 District Officer
What a sad day! I've known Rich for years. My thoughts and prayers are with you Frank. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace with our Lord Jesus...You are safe now.
RIP
God Bless Officer Francis and God Bless his family.
May God bless, embrace, grant eternal rest to Officer Richard Francis. His family will be in my prayers.
City of Chicago, Mayor...are you paying attention...this was a uniformed Officer engaged to his death. CPD is your first line of engagement, GIVE DUE RESPECT.
Am Shocked and saddened by the loss of RF. Truly one of the nicest and most helpful that I ever had the pleasure of working with. my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.
Jimmy Xentaras
God Bless You Officer Francis
Be careful out there everyone, Please don't get complacent
This tragedy must serve as a reminder to all Chicagoans about just how tough it is to be a Chicago Police officer. We owe a debt of gratitude not just to Officer Francis but to all the troops that go out there and put it on the line every night and everyday. Thoughts and prayers for all of you, be safe.
GOD bless you Officer Francis, you fought the good fight. May you Rest In Peace and my deepest thoughts and prayers to the family of Officer Richard Francis.
GOD bless you all....
-022
My thoughts and prayers to my fallen brother and to the family of PO.Francis. Heaven has a new angel.
Thank you Officer Francis for everything that you have done during your career.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the officer.
Sad day for for all. May God Officer Francis and his family.
God bless ofc. Francis.
This is going to be a long hot vilent summer please, please protect youselves and your fellow officers.
I'm so sorry for his family.
RIP brother.
Ricky,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You taught me a lot of things about this job that people don't teach today. Even though we worked for a short time together way back when, you had a big influence on me. Your words are not forgotten, and I will try to pass those same words on to others. God Bless you my friend.
O Almighty God,
Whose great power and eternal
Wisdom embraces the universe,
Watch over all policemen and
Law enforcement officers everywhere.
Protect them from harm
In the performance of their duty
To stop crime, robbery,
Riots and violence.
We pray, help them keep our streets
And homes safe, day and night.
We commend them to your loving care
Because their duty is dangerous.
Grant them strength and courage
In their daily assignments.
Dear God, protect these brave men and women.
Grant them your almighty protection,
Unite them safely with their families after
Duty has ended.
Please God, grant us this wish.
Officer Francis, I will pray for you and your family. God Bless you.
You will be missed!
God Bless You Officer, May You Look Upon Us All and Keep Us Safe.
Thank You For Your Many Years of Service.
To the Family... Keep Strong for Him. God Speed.
I haven't prayed in a long time....I will pray for P.O.& his family.
God Speed Office
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
Will stand a tip-toe when this day is named,
He that shall see this day and live to old age,
Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbors,
Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars.
And say 'These wounds I had on that day.'
Then shall their names,
Familiar in their mouths as household words,
Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And a day shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember'd;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother;
And gentle people in this country now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their lives cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon this day.
This is My command: love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.
Dam he was a good guy
God bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and them.
May God bless Officer Francis and his family during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and loved ones.
-Officer in unit 253
To The Family of Officer Francis and 019
Our prayers are with you all. What a good man, dedicated to his family. Be strong Blue Line and be there for each other in this difficult time, in turn let your family be there for you.
BE strong
Be safe
God Bless
SCC - Could you post an address where flowers, mass cards can be sent? Rest in Peace, dear Officer.
nothing hurts us more than to bury our own........keep this officer's family in our prayers. It does us no good to monday morning quarterback anyone during this time...it is what it is....this could've happened to anyone...RIP peace brother, we'll see you at the gates of heaven when our time comes...............former 019 (1st watch)
My thoughts and prayers are with every fellow officer right now...especially those of you in 019. Be strong, be safe and God Bless
-BM 011th District
Rest my brother.
I guess it can happen when you least expect it.
Good job by the responding officers anyway .... must have been a terrible site to see.
God Bless you office. Rest in peace.
God Speed Officer Francis.....
This was just a really really nice guy. Rest in Peace.
I have no words to express my overwhelming sorrow for Officer Francis Family. My warmest sympathy.
Rest in Peace.
Prayers go out to our Fallen Officer.
Rest easy brother.
Cicero PD
Stay safe, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
po - Austin district
it's a Freakin shame that it takes something this tragic for people and the media to recognize how dangerous this job really is. God bless him and his family and his partner Norm...
C-Viller
Damnit.
Tears are not enough.
Please stay safe.
Father, I bow my knees and my heart to you in prayer today. I ask you to bring healing to our lost brother's family.
Here's the good news today: He is with the man! God and his Son, Jesus Christ, are on your side and you have all of heaven backing you.
May the Good Lord's Angels wrap their wings around his family and help them through this time of grief.
God Bless. Stay safe.
RIP Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, coworkers and friends.
Prayers for your Family, PO Francis. You are in a better place. God Bless.
RIP Officer Francis. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this horrible time. Godspeed brother in blue.
Stay safe out there everyone.
Another wake up call; how many do we need?
Take nothing for granted,
Rest in Peace Rick
How heartbreaking. 60 years old and 27 years of dedication to the department. Probably looking forward to retirement. Just goes to show what can happen anywhere and anytime.
From an ex Chicago officer and now Current Orland Park Police, on behalf of the entire Orland Park Police Department our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family..........God Bless
rip brother.. my condolences to your family
God bless Officer Francis and his family. Officers of 019 you have my deepest sympathy.
rest in peace brother for you have given the ultimate sacrafice. god bless you and your family and may they stay strong during this terrible time.
you are a true hero and will be sorely missed.
R.I.P.
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, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is 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 to 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 a 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 you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"
(Author Unknown )
REST IN PEACE BROTHER IN BLUE.
UIC POLICE DEPARTMENT
He was the greatest guy you'd ever want to work with. I just woke up, checked the news out, and found out my friend Rick was dead.
Man it dont get any worse then this.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the officer and his family at this time.
May he R.I.P. :(
I am out of town on furlough and just opened the blog and saw this.What a heartbreaker. I know Rick and Norm his logtime partner on the wagon. Both good guys. Stay strong folks.
I pray to God and ask forgiveness for ever bad mouthing another P.O. for some trivia matter we got to remember we are all we have on the street.....this could have happened anywhere to any of us in any part of the city.....RIP my brother "may flights of angels carry you to your rest."
God bless you Officer Francis and your family. Nobody should have to work 99 on afternoons or midnights.
My prayers go out to his family, friends and fellow officers.
RIP Brother in Blue
Niles PD Sergeant
RIP my brother. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
004th
God bless you and keep you by his side, you have earned it. Rest well my brother in blue. I am saddened to wake up and read the nbc 5 news cast on line. I am so sad to see the responses written in by viewers, if you care about your sanity and your brothers in blur don't read it. It blames teh poilice and calls us names, basically . Even in these dark hours they throw stones.
Remember, Good v. Evil pick a side.
It cuts very deep to see another officer killed in the line of duty. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Francis's family and fellow officers. Rest in peace.
It is in times like this we need to realize our own mortality and seek the mercy of the LORD. I pray that after this tragedy, 019 and the rest of the P.O.s in the city come to faith in the LORD Jesus Christ and escape judgement and enter salvation....lets vow to always back each other , and wait for our backup no matter how routine the job is or how much the call sounds like B.S.
God bless you and your family, Rest in Peace.
My heart and soul goes out to Officer Francis and his family.
Lord, we pray that you grant this officer eternal life in your infinite greatness so that he may share in the love and peace of the promised afterlife. Amen.
Rest in peace brother.
we often see here that the northside and southside districts go back and forth about being the real police. I ask every one of us to realize that this can happen ANYWHERE and the offender can be ANYONE! This makes my stomach turn, I just hope we all stay together and remember this Officer and his poor family. GOD BLESS!
Someone killed a police officer today and a part of America died.
A piece of our city he swore to protect will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court, with counsel demanding her rights.
While the widow must now toil alone spending many long lonely nights.
His beat was a battlefield as if he had gone to war.
To his comrades his memory will forever last.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors, a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street and he stands at each recruits side.
He answered the call,and gave us his all and a part of America died.
Remember, no matter were you work or what kind of job you go on, be careful. We all make the mistake of complacency. God bless us all, the officer’s soul and his family.
A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
St.Michael Patron Of Policeman
Grant that each day you will let
me triumph over those whose acts are cruel and wrong. Bless my every move and protect me every day.
God Bless officer richard francis. May he rest in eternal peace. My prayers go to his family.
Back each other up out there.
The sun rose the day you were born.....a star fell from the sky the day you left!
My blessings to this family and his fellow officers in 019!
OEMC 1st watch Dispatcher
May you rest in peace Officer Francis. You gave the ultimate sacrifice on this job. My prayers go out to you and your family. May God watch over you my brother in blue.
Dear Heavenly Father, we ask that you comfort this fallen officer's family in their time of need, and protect the brave men and women who serve us every day. In your name, Amen.
May God bless and keep you brother. My deepest sypathy to your family.
20th District Tact
Im so so sorry,your children and the cpd family lost a true hero. God Bless and I will pray for your family and the officers in 19.
002 Be Careful one and all!
Deepest condolences to Ofc. Francis family and friends. God Bless, Rest In Peace Brother
From the 019 dist tact team. Officer Francis you will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family!
Heartfelt condolences to PO Francis' family and his CPD family.
RIP from a CFD member
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE OFFICER AND THE OFFICER'S LOVE ONES,AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE....
God bless Officer Francis, his family and all the members of CPD.
RIP Officer Francis my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brother! Thank you for your service of 27 years, you are a hero! I pray that the loss of your life will play as a role to protecting the lives of many ofour brothers in blue! God Bless YOU!!!
rest in peace brother
I work 1st watch in another district and heard the terrible news and tried to finish my day as "normally" as possible. When I got home and saw my kids it hit me. I broke down thinking of someone knocking on my door in the middle of the night to break the news. Take nothing for granted and be safe. RIP Brother our prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless Officer Francis.
From the Sun Times:
(One of his supervisors said Francis had called for back-up and “wasn’t trying to be a hero.”
He described Francis as a hard-working, under-the-radar guy who came in every day and did his job.
“No one said a bad word about this guy. He was just one of the good, hard-working guys who does his job every day and doesn’t get any press,” the supervisor said. “Here’s a guy 60 years old still going out every day.
“This guy was one of the cops who never get recognized, but if we didn’t have him, this city would be a terrible place.”)
That is one hell of an epitaph.
Rest in Peace. If there is an afterlife I think you will find the roads in heaven are made of Old Chicago Brick, the gates of Heaven are wrought iron, and that the one river in heaven is always green and tastes like Guinness.
Godspeed my brother.
God bless your family.
Rick was a US Navy combat veteran of VietNam. He served with the "brownwater" Navy. Mekong Delta, River Patrol, aka swiftboat.. a great guy
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not lack.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; for you are with me.
You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I(WE) WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER.
- Psalm 23
My Deepest Sympathies and Condolences to PO Francis' Family, my prayers for his comrades, and my common grief with my blue family. May God help us all during this dark time, my prayers for all.
Grand Crossing Gunslinger
Hug your wife, husband, kids and family and honor Officer Francis!
He was one of us, God bless him and his family.
Deepest condolences to the family and coworkers of P.O. Francis.
RIP P.O. Francis.
You will never be forgotten.
God bless officer Francis, his family, and the entire CPD, who serve and protect us each and every day.
- grateful citizen
GO EASY BROTHER
Ill be there to Honor you
as I have for the others.
Never Forgotten.
Lost in Fillmore
God keep his family safe.
AB 011
I thank P.O. Francis for all that he did for this city during his long career. I couldn't believe it when I turned on the news this morning. It is very sad. My heart goes out to the family and friends of P.O. Francis and also to all of his co-workers. You are in my prayers.
008th district K. McGreal
Prayers and condolences from everybody in the Illinois State Police family. We're in and out of the 19th all of the time and we feel your loss.
God Bless Officer Richard Francis
Deepest sympathy to the Francis Family, God bless all the POs in 019. Good job to the responding Officers..............
Office, I didn't know you; however, I am deeply saddened by your passing. God bless your family, stay strong
SCC, I would just like to thank you for all of your hard work day after day allowing us to have a forum to talk on and sometimes grieve.
God bless you Officer Francis.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Kim
I just saw the picture of him with his basset hound dog on the trib website and lost it.
I'm MF-ing pissed off.
Rick God Speed Brother, my prayers go out to You and your family. Rest in Peace my friend.
What horrible news to wake up to- My condolences to Richard's family and all the POs at Belmont / Western. I spent quite a few years going in and out of there, I'm sure I would have met him somewhere during that time.
All of the training we do, yet there may be the time that we get caught off guard. Never let anyone get an upper hand, always go at least 100% to get the job done.
We have all had bad days when we gossip and talk about one another. In this time, when everyone is against us we need to come together as brothers and sisters in blue. Today, we all share the same pain. The tears we shed should remind us of the unity we all have as brave members of the CPD. We will never forget this day and many have wonderful memories of Officer Francis. Kiss your spouse, hug your children and be there for one another in this time of need. God, please look over our brother and his family. Give them the strength to get through each day and most importantly, fill their hearts with the love we have for them right now. Officer Francis, you will be deeply missed by everyone. God Bless
God Bless you Officer Francis...
- Unit 377
My deepest condolences to the Francis family. May your precious memories live on in your hearts forever. May the good Lord be with you all throughout these tragic and timeless days to follow.
Just on the eve of his retirement, this is so, so sad.
My deepest sympathies to the Francis family and his fellow officers who have and had worked with him.
To all other officers, the climate out there is violent and this is the exact kind of incident that can send you on edge.
Please make it your goal, each and every day, to come home.
Again, to the Francis family, words cannot express my sorrow.
What should of been the beginning of a new life was taken away.
God bless you and know Officer Francis will be watching all.
God Bless you brother!!, May your tour of duty continue in heaven looking out for the rest of us!
Thanks for your years of service.
God Bless him and his family, and for all my former Brothers and Sisters, Be safe out there.
Nothing but love and deepest regrets for our fallen brother and his grieving family.
May God help to ease your pain and sooth your loss.
Godspeed brother
im not a cop but i have love and respect for you guys going out there and putting it on the line....rule 1. get home safe.
RIP
As a proud member of the CFD, my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and commrades, in this time of sorrow.
God bless you all and watch over each and everyone one of you and your family.
THANK YOU FOR THE JOB YOU DO EACH AND EVERY DAY
I have'nt shed a tear in 14 years and find myself crying like a baby. My heart goes out to this officers family. I've been sick to my stomach as soon as I heard this sad, unfotunate news. SCC if you happen to get an address or a contact where we can give contributions to our falling brothers family, please post it. My prayers go out to the Francis family and everyone in the 019th district.
Sincerley, a depressed and sobbing Englewood Police Officer.
I truly believe Officer Francis is at peace in Heaven right now! May God Bless his family and anybody who was touched by him. He did far more good for the community over 27years than all of the media, politicians and "reverends" combined. My Prayers and thoughts are with those who mourn his passing!
You will be missed by everyone! My thoughts are with his family. Watch out for each other out there!
Unit 253
My deepest condolences to the Francis Family.
May God bless you, Officer Francis.
An angel has gone home.
You will be missed.
--A/2 Det.
im sick
Tuesday night, Francis took out a beat car alone and was patrolling when he saw a CTA bus driver flagging him near Belmont and Western, said Belmont District Cmdr. John Kenny.
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Francis just didn't take out a bear car alons, there is no manpower....This should not have happened......Officer Francis, may you look over all of us brothers and sisters and protect us, you will be truly missed. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Officer FRANCIS, May God Bless Your Soul and may you rest in peace and find a better place in the cosmos.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Ofc. Francis was the senior PO on 1st watch, long time wagon man, this shift working 10-99 on a beat car. Disturbance on a bus and things went very bad and we have lost another brave officer whose only agenda each day was to go to work, do his job and arrive home safely to care for his family.
Needless to say things were very somber around the station this morning. Officers still working their shift amid the tragedy.
Southside, nothside, westside,doesn't matter; it can happen anywhere, anytime. Be safe and back each other up.
Remember to give your loved ones a big hug and kiss everytime you leave for your tour! God Bless Officer Francis and his Family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and fellow officers. Glod Bless.
Area 4 Midnight Gang Team
A Police Officer's Prayer
Oh Lord, while I'm on my beat
May I know that you're with me,
And protect me as I go to guard
Other's lives and property.
Help me ignore those who scorn
And show me no respect,
But be mindful of all citizens
I've sworn to protect.
Be with my fellow officers
And guard their safety too.
May I always put duty first
In the work that I must do.
May I not disgrace the uniform
But bring pride to the badge I wear.
That I'd be a good policeman, Lord
Would be my only prayer.
Amen
Although i did not know this him, none the less he was still a brother in blue.... i pray for his family in this time in need
My thoughts and prayers to the Francis family. Richard will truley be missed. God bless the 019th District.
God bless Ofc.Francis, his family, friends, and co-workers. God bless the CPD and all law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to protect the innocent citizens of the world. Everyone please be careful.
Holy Spirit..may you comfort the family of this fine servant of the public. And Holy Father may you welcome yet another guardian angel of your faithful on earth..may he enter into his rest....Amen.
Deepest sympathy to Officer Francis' family.
May he rest in peace.
God Bless.
God bless you and your family Officer Francis. Rest in peace.
I am a member of an organization that does not wish for new members.
Officers please stay safe and watch out for one another.
Retired police officer and CPD GOLD STAR FAMILY member.
Although I did not know you, I pray for you and your family. May you rest in peace.
God bless his family and watch over them. be safe everyone
This breaks my heart. All good thoughts go out Officer Francis' family, friends and fellow officers.
Thank you all for what you do for us.
Godspeed rich,
Nothing hurts more than losing someone you know, it hurts even more when it's a policeman you know.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and his department family.
If ever there was a time to show this man, that we are still a brotherhood. THE TIME IS NOW!!!
Rich,
God bless you, brother.
your always in my prayers and my family mourns with yours.
may he rest in peace. officers please tell your family how much you love them because you never know if you will get to see them again. be carefull and may god bless all of you.
Godspeed Officer Richard Francis- Our prayers are with you and yours!
I hope the PSYCHO that did this suffers GREATLY before croaking!
Today we have lost a brother in blue but most of all a Friend.
God speed Ricky. May is family have the strength to go on.
I am sure he'll be working a wagon in heaven.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER!
011th District
I am furious that some worthless vermin chose to take this officer's life last night. I hope he rests in peace and that his family receives a high level of comfort and support in the coming months and years following this atrocity.... a sad day to say the least.
My heart goes out to his family. Being the wife of a Chicago Police Officer, I can feel his family's pain. We all live with the day to day fear, and some of us end up losing our Loved Ones. I didn't know him, but I have lost a piece of my heart. We are all part of a big extended police family.
I am so sorry. Please know, that my family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love
Linda
Rich was nice enough to pass along a heads-up on a "boss" on a common job a few months back- may G_d take you and keep you, and your partner & family safe Officer!
I'd just like to point out that as of 1330 hours, there is still ZERO word on that "official" blog of the CPD.
God bless the boys and girls behind SCC for their efforts. God bless Crimefile, SecondCitySarge and even NYPDRant for caring more than our own "official" website.
RIP Officer Francis
Rest In Peace Officer and may God be with your family
Officer, we never met but are part of the same family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God Bless.
The Policeman's Last Roll Call... 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 shoulder 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 alot of overtime when the bills just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place among people here, they never wanted me around except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me 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 judgement 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."
God Bless you Rich, you gave the ultimate sacrifice...you're a true HERO!
From a fellow brother in blue.
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