An unveiling of a newly sponsored bench took place Friday afternoon at Courthouse Square in Warren, to honor a student who passed away nearly two years ago.

Chelsey Lynn Morgenstern, who had a passion for the law, died on July 7, 2018 prior to taking the bar exam to practice law. She graduated at the top of her class in law school and was close friends with many of the judges at the Trumbull County Courthouse.

The bench was sponsored by Chelsey's father, Dr. James R Morgenstern to honor his daughter's life.

"One of the was kindest humans in the whole world," he said. "Even though she's my daughter, my son and my daughter are my best friends so I'm her No. 1 fan in everything she does."

The bench is engraved with a picture of Chelsey and the saying, "Empowering Those Who Need Strength... I got your back." 

The message is meant for all of those who are aspiring to practice law in Trumbull County as Chelsey was, letting them know someone who cares just as much about the law is looking over them as they pass through Courthouse Square.

"She's here as a symbol to help them accomplish their goals," Dr. Morgenstern added.