Ryan Francis: 1987-2006

Tragic news this morning -- Trojan starting point guard Ryan Francis was killed late last night in a shooting in Louisiana. According to Tim Tessalone, USC's director of sports information, the 19-year-old Francis was killed about 3:30 a.m. in Baton Rouge, where he was visiting his mother. No additional details are currently available.

Our utmost condolences go out to his family, his friends and his teammates.

Comments

Even though I just heard about The devestating news all my thoughts and prayer go out to the family and friends. I am so said to hear that a good preson is gone for no reason. I'm sorry but
I shed tears everytime I even think about.

Posted by: Fonda Brown at May 13, 2006 06:44 PM

I Hope you and the family get throuht this nightmare. If anyone need to chat Jus E-mail me.

Posted by: Ashely Abrams at May 13, 2006 06:48 PM

I feel your pain and just want to say stay strong

Posted by: Candice Green at May 13, 2006 06:51 PM

I feel your pain and just want to say stay strong

Posted by: Candice Green at May 13, 2006 06:52 PM

It's so hard to accept that this world is so full of demons. Reason why I call them demons. Who but a demon would take kids, or anyone and feel nothing for the death. But make the statement they was in the wrong place at the wrong time. All I can say is we need to pray harder than ever before. I woyld like to say to the family he in better place now. God Bles

Posted by: SHEILA at November 16, 2006 08:50 PM

Man it's crazy how you grow up with someone, then all of a sudden you get a phone call saying he's gunned down and killed. Ryan was a brother to me and I will forever miss him!!! Stay strong mrs. Paulette!!!

Posted by: Michael at January 19, 2007 05:42 AM

Mrs. Paulette, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience the mannared, intelligent, smart, loving, and caringness you son ryan had not sometimes, but all the time he was in our presence! We love you Ryan and you're forever a legend Playboy!!!!
R.I.P. FROM: Doc, Danny, De'orsie, Bert, Caoch Jones, Brandon, Mr. August, And yo Friend. yo Brother, Yo dogg, Michael Austin!! R.I.P.

Posted by: The Glen Oak's Family at January 19, 2007 05:50 AM