Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, August 7, 2021
Reflections for Police Officer Ella Grace French
Rest in peace sister, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer French during this time of tragic and senseless loss.
Donnie Meaders
Retired Oklahoma LEO
August 12, 2021
My Sister in Service, you were taken from this Earth, now joining others in our Calling to Serve. All who "Fought the Good Fight" . Now you look out for each other in Realm of the next challenge. The rest of us will carry on with your memory in our Hearts and Minds.
"In Honore Casorum,"
Det/Sgt. Richard J. Flaherty
Cleveland State University Police, Cleveland, Ohio
August 12, 2021
You gave the ultimate sacrifice and now you are in peace. You are not alone nor will you ever be forgotten. As your brother and sisters in law enforcement continue to “fight the good fight,” we remember the sacrifices that have been made. God bless your family.
Lieutenant Christopher Perry
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
August 12, 2021
Requiescat in Paces
Sergeants Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
August 12, 2021
You served your country rest in heaven ❤️
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August 12, 2021
Rest in peace Officer French. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers for your immediate family and fellow officers.
Former reserve Deputy ( OCSO) FL Eddie A
Osceola county Sheriff's office
August 12, 2021
Rest in peace, Officer French. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
August 12, 2021
May god be with you and your family during this difficult. Thank you for your service and making the ultimate sacrifice.
Sergeant Roneil Singh
East Palo Alto PD
August 12, 2021
Rest easy , my dear sister in blue. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Deepest condolences to your loving family and, brothers and sisters of the CPD.
Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)
August 12, 2021
I had the pleasure of being her partner a couple times. Ella, was full of energy, humble, hard working, always with a beautiful smile, always helping others, putting others before her self. A beautiful person in and out. A courageous warrior, always going to back up her fellow officers. Ella with a heart of gold. She will be missed and will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace, mama. We will take it from here. Fly high Angel, now you will continue your job with the greatest Armour next to God. Our Father who are in heaven, please take my sister Ella French into your mighty powerful arms. God, I humbly ask you to please send an angel to watch over her partners involved in this tragedy. I humbly ask to please send an angel for all police officers and their Families . God, with your all mighty powerful Armour protect them from the evil that walks this earth. God, this I pray. For you are the all mighty powerful in this earth and universe. Amen oh Lord
P.O.
CPD
August 12, 2021
Rest in peace Sister. Bless your family and the Chicago PD.
TFC (Retired) Len Widener
Connecticut State Police
August 11, 2021
Officer Ella French, thank you for your service. You may now rest in peace and let the rest of the police officers take care of your unfinished business. You are now the angel for your young child. Condolences to your family and friends and fellow officers.
Retired Detective- Joe
Merced PD, Calif
August 11, 2021
Officer Ella French, thank you for your service. You may now rest in peace and let the rest of the police officers take care of your unfinished business. You are now the angel for your young child. Condolences to your family and friends and fellow officers.
Joe - Retired
Merced PD, Calif
August 11, 2021
RIP & Thank U
Lt ( Ret ) Mason Rhodes
PD East Greenwich, RI
August 11, 2021
“We in this world today…shall be remembered…we few…we happy few…We Band of Brothers(Sisters)…for he today who sheds his blood with me…shall be…my Brother(Sister)…least ye say it proudly…we are but warriors for the working day.” Shakespeare
My heart and prayers go out to the French Family. Be ever assured her sacrifice will be greatly rewarded and her memory shall reign forever in your hearts.
Blessed are the peacemakers…for they shall be called the Children of God.
Matt. 5:9
Lt. Mark D. (MadDawg) Starling-Retired
Columbus Police Dept. Columbus, Ga.
August 11, 2021
“I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,”
A. Lincoln
Rest In Peace Mighty Warrior
Detective Chris Welby
St. Charles City Police (Missouri)
August 11, 2021
Rest in peace Officer French. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Chicago. You will never be forgotten and with the Angels now. Condolences to Officer French's family, friends and the Chicago PD.
Fmr. P.O.
Tulsa PD
August 11, 2021
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
August 11, 2021
Rest in Peace Officer French. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
August 11, 2021
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
August 11, 2021
I am proud of Ella and the life she lived. Ella French is a hero and heroes are remembered, not forgotten.
There is no greater love than he who lays his life down for his friends.
I’m proud of you and your family must have been just as proud. Your courage cannot be taught.
The Lord is near to the broken hearted and there are none more broken hearted than Ella’s family and family in blue. Lord, be near to them.
Sergeant Michael O’Brien
The Rock Island County Sheriffs Office
August 11, 2021
Officer French: Thanks for you service and sacrifice to the citizens of Chicago. I traveled to Chicago a few years ago to review your fusion center and city emergency services. I met some great officers. I applaud your willingness to serve in these times of peril. By all accounts you were an exceptional Officer. Your brother said it best--you were a caring and wonderful person. You honor all of us. Thanks for being there for all of us.
Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret) & NVD
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno, Nv.) & NVDPS
August 11, 2021
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Ella French and to the entire Chicago Police Dept. RIP
Officer Eric Chiang
Sam Francisco Police Department
August 11, 2021
May God be with you and your family in these horrible times! We have the watch from here!
Deportation Officer Victorious Felder
Department of Homeland Security
August 11, 2021
Rest In Peace sister. Your service and courage will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9
Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI
August 11, 2021
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