Court for Officer Rick Francis
Today at 26/Cal:
- Officer Francis was killed in the line of duty nearly five years ago when a mentally unstable woman grabbed his service revolver on a bus at Belmont and Western.
His murderer has been at 26th and California for years now.
Commander Voulgaris of 019 has asked all sworn personnel if they can be present in the courtroom on Monday, April 15th, Courtroom 302, at 9:30am "to show support for our fallen colleague and his family."
If you're in the building, stop by.
Labels: officer down
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
28 Comments:
co-defendant, Willis in Flisk murder also on 15th
God bless you, Rick. You were a true gentleman and you are still sorely missed. Go Blackhawks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8rg9Z1SAww
http://www.cpdmemorial.org/p-o-richard-m-francis-5276/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgJLTnt3WKY
Just a few days ago, I happened to be at Belmont and Western, next to the station, to hail a cab after purchasing a baby shower gift at Toys R Us which is next to the Belmont Station. I was saddened by the memory of the murder of Officer Rick Francis and honestly, he was all I could think about as I stood there so close to where he had been murdered. It just so happened, he helped me many years ago during an unfortunate circumstance I experienced while living in Old St. Bens neighborhood. What a kind and gentle soul. I think about him. And how his life was stolen. I pray for justice in the murder of such an honorable Chicago Police Officer. I pray for his soul, for his family, friends and especially his brothers in blue who mourn him to this day.
Please think about him tomorrow, and if you can be in that courtroom early tomorrow morning, I know it will make a difference. Officer Francis deserves your presence. He deserves justice. God bless and protect the CPD. Please stay safe.
from Chicago Police family
Rick was a big Blackhawks fan. He'd love what they've done these past few years.
He was a good man.
RIP Rich
NO cell phones allowed
A trure gentleman and hero. Rick showed me the ropes on the wagon in 018 back in the early 90's... He is missed by countless Chicagoans and taught countless green coppers to be better. RIP, you will always be in my thoughts.
4163
Pray for justice for Rich
Has it been five years?
In Texas, the murdering bitch would be executed by now. Fuck Communist Crook County.
I was on furlough that day, July 2. I woke and read the online Tribune and hurried to get dressed and get down to work. I absolutely was shocked through and through, I saw Rick every day, we had a few words every day. And by a fucking savage bag lady to boot, that animal isn't worth the price of a bullet through her fucking head and she murders a policeman.
So wrong, so sad. Never ever trust anyone out there, always protect your weapon, always. When in doubt, shoot them, sort it out later.
Rick didn't deserve that, he should have been retired with his family now, taking the kids places.
Instead some mentally ill savage has been living on our dime charged with his murder and she is going to trial with a lawyer we pay for so she can go to a prison we pay for and get treatment we pay for while eating food we pay for and wearing clothes we pay for. She never had it so good.
I wish I were there that night so I might have done something.
God Bless
When it comes to Us or Them, Fuck them........
Go home to your loved ones....28 and gone....
Has it been five years?
It will be five years on July 2nd.
Mr. SouthSide said...
Has it been five years?
4/15/2013 10:28:00 AM
July 2, 2008
5 years this July 2. Seems last last month.
To the Officer on Furlough on that awful day....I could not say it any better!!! My God...RIP Officer Francis
Every Sunday when I enter St. Monica's church on West Foster, I recall the friendship of my brother in blue, Rick Francis.
He will remain in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Please keep him and ALL our departed members nationwide in your prayers.
Show your support at St. Jude, our CPD Candlelight Vigil, Springfield and Washington DC remembrances.
All Gave Some Because Some Gave All
April 15 is also Rick's anniversary of our in-service date as PPO. Long live his memory.
Class 81-2C
Was at court today...maybe 5-10 guys there...nobody from FOP....pathetic...Never forget....
Anonymous said...
Was at court today...maybe 5-10 guys there...nobody from FOP....pathetic...Never forget....
4/15/2013 09:24:00 PM
YEP it sure was, but its continued. The court room is small and very hot too
Dump this bitch in for life with no posibility, and get her a nice wobbly, slippery, top-level triple-bunk in some building gymnasium or hallway where the lights never go off.
Not that people like this even notice that very much is wrong in the first place...
Sad for him, sad for his family. Larger numbers of ghetto trash show for crack addict repeaters breaking parole than this showing today. what gives? and who gives a fuck if the courtroom is very hot too? what the effing hell??
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Was at court today...maybe 5-10 guys there...nobody from FOP....pathetic...Never forget....
4/15/2013 09:24:00 PM
YEP it sure was, but its continued. The court room is small and very hot too
4/15/2013 10:57:00 PM
Short notice, guys. Maybe it wouldn't be so pathetic if someone gave us some notice.
Since FOP isn't doing it, could you tell us WHEN it's continued to, so we can make some plans in advance?
Every year on 02 Jul @ 0155hrs the 019 has a small rememberance at the corner of Belmont and Western for officer Francis. All are welcome and encoraged to attend.
Anonymous said...
YEP it sure was, but its continued. The court room is small and very hot too
4/15/2013 10:57:00 PM
What's the info on the continuance date... Thanks.
Anonymous said...
Dump this bitch in for life with no posibility, and get her a nice wobbly, slippery, top-level triple-bunk in some building gymnasium or hallway where the lights never go off.
Not that people like this even notice that very much is wrong in the first place...
4/16/2013 12:13:00 AM
She is used to sleeping in her family's basement or the 019th District front lobby. That stench near the desk on the Belmont side was grequently her. A large shapeless blob of shit underneath stinking rags among us thanks to the open door policy of letting any mentally in disease ridden savage sleep anywhere for as long as they want.
The case was continued until 22 May
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