CHADBOURN, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - Sheriffs from Georgia and Florida are partnering with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal to honor the four girls who died in an Aug. 30 house fire in North Carolina.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office , of Georgia, said the partnership is a joint donation that “fully covers the expenses associated with honoring the girls, lifting the financial burden from the grieving family.”

“As a father, my heart is broken for the Ellis family,” O’Neal said. “What I can offer is love, support, and a promise that their lives will not be forgotten.”

A spokesperson with the department said O’Neal has been moved by the tragedy, which inspired Sheriff Reginald Scandrett and other law enforcement leaders to offer support.

“The loss the Ellis family has endured is one tha

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