Chicago students offer support in honor of fallen CPD Officer Ella French NBC Chicago [Video]

A local community offered an overwhelming show of love and support for the mother of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French via a donation made out to Light the Line in the sanctuary of St. Christina Church.

“It’s very humbling the amount of support we’re getting,” said Elizabeth French. “We’re so grateful.”

A group of students from the Catholic school presented her with a check for $1,200. The parish matched the donation to provide emotional support and resources for Chicago police officers, with the donation made in French’s memory.

“I think it’s really important because the police work really hard for us to keep our city safe and I think they really deserve to have the money,” said 11-year-old Natalie Kemps, who is a student at St. Christina School.

The students raised the money in honor of French, who was killed in the line of duty in 2021. Her mom …