Blue Angels Fly Chicago Show Carrying Badge of Slain Officer

"Police star worn by fallen CPD Officer Ella French, soared above the Chicago skyline one last time."

August 24, 2021

The U.S. Navy aerobatic team, the Blue Angels, flew a show in the skies of Chicago last weekend carrying the badge of slain officer Ella French.

A tweet by the Chicago Police reads: "Police star worn by fallen CPD Officer Ella French, soared above the Chicago skyline one last time. Her star was on-board with the U.S. Navy's @BlueAngels during their demonstration at Chicago’s air & water show. Today fallen Officer French flew with the Angels."

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