Sikeston Department of Public Safety, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, October 6, 2025
Reflections for Police Officer Henry Franklin
On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Officer Henry Franklin. Please know we are eternally grateful for Henry’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Officer Henry Franklin, Point 27 sent Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety in Sikeston, Missouri for Henry’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Henry Franklin’s family.
Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful for Henry.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-Point 27
Linda Rhodes
Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired
Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
linrhodes@yahoo.com
972-978-5325
Linda Rhodes
October 22, 2025
Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Officer Henry Franklin
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
October 21, 2025
RIP MY BROTHER AND GOD BLESS.
Retired
Evanston Illinois P.D. Retired
October 21, 2025
Rest In Peace.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
October 21, 2025
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
October 21, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service
October 20, 2025
RIP Officer Franklin. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of Sikeston
Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120
October 16, 2025
On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we extend our heartfelt condolences. Officer Franklin will be honored and remembered for his steadfast courage, commitment to duty, and dedicated service to his country and community. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and community as they navigate this profound loss.
Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
October 16, 2025
Requiescat in Paces
Sergeant (Retire Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
October 14, 2025
God Bless you Brave Warrior
K9 Sergeant Kevin Waters in
Indiana State Police
October 13, 2025
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
October 12, 2025
Officer Franklin,
Words cannot express what I felt the night I heard the Officer Down was you. Rest now Brother, we have the watch. Our prayers are with your family and close friends. The Community of Sikeston will never forget your sacrifice and service. The people’s lives you touched through Law Enforcement and your Military Service are a testament to your character and your accomplishments in this life.
Deputy Alex Friedrich 3113, Former 339
Perry County Sheriff Office, Former Sikeston DPS Officer
October 12, 2025
May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.
Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D
October 11, 2025
Rest in peace brother
Reserve Officer Steve Du
Retired
October 11, 2025
I’m so sad for our great loss.
Where I come from, Any USA Peace Officer who dies while in the line of duty,
aka 24/7/365.25, goes straight to Heaven. Even if while alive, the higher level of heaven consciousness was not achieved yet. (Doctrine and Covenant of
Bleupsychia ®️, Incorporated .
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Jacksun Freschwind
Jeeckee freeshmeen
Jackey A. Bleupsychia®️
October 11, 2025
Dear Lord wrap your arms around this child of yours. Welcome him into your grace.
SW
LSPD
October 10, 2025
Rest in Peace and Honor Officer Franklin. We are grateful for your brave, dedicated service to protect country and community. Thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and colleagues.
G. Birkholz
Mother of Officer Craig Birkholz,E.O.W. 3/20/2011
October 10, 2025
Thank you for your service Officer Franklin. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers during this tragic time. Rest in peace brother.
Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA
October 10, 2025
Another senseless murder of an Officer that put himself standing between us and danger. I am Eternally Grateful for this Hero. He walked The Blue Line that is Very Thin. We are all empty. God keep Officer Franklin's Wife, Children, Family, Fellow Officers and Friends close in Your Care in these difficult days to come. God Bless You All!!!
Former Police, Forever In Christ!
Tennessee Spiritual Caregiver
October 10, 2025
Officer Franklin,
Thank you so much for your service to our nation, as well as your service to the people of Sikeston. Rest in peace. I'll pray for your wife and children, as well as your friends, loved ones and colleagues.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9
Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)
October 10, 2025
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
October 9, 2025
May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends
James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian
October 9, 2025
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Police Officer Henry Franklin. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, Missouri.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
October 9, 2025
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)
October 9, 2025
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD (Retired)
October 9, 2025

