Some signs have sprouted all over Hoopeston showing the community’s love for its police chief who continues to battle cancer. Chief Mark Drollinger was told earlier that his cancer is terminal, but he and his wife, Susie Ward Drollinger, have keep their spirits high. – And they’re getting lots of support!!
On Independence Day businesses all over Hoopeston started displaying signs thanking the Chief. The message boards are still up – including a large sign at Hoopeston’s McFerren Park.
Drollinger’s wife, Susie, says words cannot express the feelings she had when she saw the signs all over town. ‘’The people of Hoopeston have been so supportive of Mark through this journey,’’ she added. And she says Mark has been ‘’totally overwhelmed by the outpouring of support.’’ She says she wishes Mark could have been able to get out to see the signs because ‘’he would be humbled beyond words.’’
Susie Droller added all of the support received from the community has made a rough road a little easier.
