Gerald Ellis, Hero-- Part 4: The Funeral Procession

The procession finally arrived, heading west on Illinois Highway 173 and turning south on Deep lake Road.  By then I'd estimate about 200 people at our spot (along a 30-35 mile route).  And, it was silence as befitting the procession and man.

First, came a group of motorcyclists, then the hearse and family.  After that was around 300 police cars.  They went by at about 25-35 mph as all roads were blocked.  There were a lot of unmarked cars which was unfortunate because we'd sure like to know where they were from.

The farthest away police cars were Louisiana and Texas.  Pretty much every Lake County town was represented, including all four Round Lake villages.  Plus, Illinois towns were in the the procession, including Sangamon County where Springfield is located.

Some of the people in the cars were filming us and others waved as they went by.

This was a good thing, not only to honor a hero, but also to show the police that they still gave our backing, especially in these days where certain people have nothing but hatred for the police.  I should say that I never heard one BLM or other black group offer condolences to a true hero.

But to us, it is the Blue Lives Matter.

--Roaddog