'You will not be forgotten': Fallen DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy laid to rest

Friends, fellow officers and surviving family members of DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy Christina Musil laid her to rest on Thursday, all the while amazed by the outpouring of support from her community. Hundreds gathered at Northern Illinois University to pay their respects to Musil. The 35-year-old mother of three was killed last week after being hit from behind by the driver of a semi-truck while she was sitting in her squad car on the shoulder of Illinois Route 23.

Remembered not only as a dedicated public servant, but also as a loving mother and cherished sister and daughter, her family was overwhelmed by the show of support from the DeKalb community. "… As we stand here, enveloped by the vast outpouring support and love from all of the souls present and even countless more joined in spirit, I am completely overwhelmed with gratitude," Musil's sister, Bridgette Caporaso, said. On Thursday, Gov. J.B.

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