Belleville Mourns Fallen Chief Eiskant | St. Louis News

Belleville mourns the loss of beloved Police Chief Matthew Eiskant, who died at 49 after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a 25-year legacy of service. Thousands turned out for his public visitation, with fellow officers and first responders flooding the high school to honor him. His funeral will be held at First Baptist Church, followed by a solemn procession through downtown, pausing at key landmarks in his life — including the police station, where military honors will be rendered. The route ends at Valhalla Gardens Cemetery, and residents are urged to line the streets in tribute while keeping roads clear for safety. Law enforcement from neighboring agencies will cover calls during the day as Belleville officers pay their final respects. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/926e403bd6ca822f