The Brief
- The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgages for the families of two Minnesota police officers killed in the line of duty.
- Officer Paul Elmstrand of Burnsville and Officer Jamal Mitchell of Minneapolis are among 30 fallen first responders honored across 19 states.
- The program aims to provide stability for families facing the sudden loss of a parent.
(FOX 9) – The families of two Minnesota police officers who lost their lives during active duty have had the mortgages on their homes paid off for them.
Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgages
What we know:
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it has paid off the mortgages for the families of Burnsville Police Officer Paul Elmstrand and Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell. Both officers lost their lives while responding to dangerous situations in 2024.
According to a press release, the foundation’s Fallen First Responder Home Program supports families of first responders “who died in the line of duty or from occupational illnesses, especially those with young children.” The goal is to offer stability and security during an incredibly difficult time.
Burnsville PD Officer Paul Elmstrand
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