He is a true master of capturing how children think in familiar situations and he always does it with a sense of humour and a touch of magic. Timo ParvelaВ (b.1964) is the number one childrenвЂ™s author in Finland and Ella & Friends is his longest standing series. All they need now is a quarantine, a school inspector, more school inspectors, an art exhibition and the light relief at the end of the evening news вЂ“ and all is well again! Or is it? They decide to find a cure for his ailments. 'During her short but courageous career, Officer French earned a Department Commendation, a Physical Fitness Award, and 14 Honorable Mentions,' Police Supt.Ten minutes into the term and the children are already worried вЂ“ about their teacherвЂ™s health.

She is also the first female officer to be killed in the city since 1988. She is the first Chicago police officer to be killed in the line of duty since officers Conrad Gary and Eduardo Marmalejo were struck and killed by a Metra train while responding to a call of shots fired in Dec. The service was followed by a large procession to the crematorium.ДЇrench joined the department in April 2018, according to police officials. At a nearby day care center, signs hung outside reading 'RIP Officer French.

'Her senseless killing once again sharpens the knowing anxiety you and your family members feel each day as you leave your home, wondering if you will return safely at the end of your shift.'Д«locks away, the presence could still be felt as squad cars with flashing lights sat waiting. 'We can only imagine how the tragic death of another colleague in the line of duty impacts you as you take up the daunting challenge of providing security and peace on our streets,' Cupich said. The streets outside the service flooded with squad cars and mourners as the church filled to capacity. It was her ability to connect with others that taught her compassion, empathy and responsibility for others.' 'It was her empathy that prompted her to rush a 1-year-old baby and her mother on her own to a hospital, something she no doubt was encouraged to do as she witnessed the example of her fellow officers. 'Elizabeth, you told me when we met that Ella always understood herself as a work in progress, how her experience especially as a corrections officer with Cook County, made her a better human being because it helped her develop an empathy for others,' he said. Speaking directly to her mother during his homily, Cardinal Blase Cupich recalled a conversation in which Elizabeth French described the empathy her daughter exuded not just in her work, but also in her life.Д¬ardinal Blase Cupich delivered the homily at the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French on Thursday. Once a foster child who was adopted into her family, French dedicated her spare time to fostering dogs and helping animals to give back in a way that mirrored her own journey. 'She always loved getting to know people and talking to them. 'She was loud, fun and outgoing,' her partner Josh Blas, one of two officers with French during the traffic stop that took her life, said. 'Be careful and be safe,' Elizabeth French said.ДЇrench, a young officer who made a big impact during her short time on the force, was remembered during the service for her empathy, compassion and determination. She ended her eulogy by sharing with the officers present a message she would often say to her daughter as she left for work. Every day you leave home to serve and protect family, friends and people you will never meet in your communities, towns and cities. Ella was so proud to be a member of your family. I especially want to thank all the members of law enforcement present. 'I want to thank each and every one of you for your presence here today,' she said. Fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella FrenchвЂ™s partner Officer Josh Blas shares memories of their time together in an emotional speech at her funeral on Thursday.ДЇrench's mother, Elizabeth French - escorted by Josh Blas, a third officer who was at the scene of the traffic stop the night French was killed and Yanez' father - stood before the crowded church with what she said was now half her heart as she thanked the many officers in attendance.

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