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More than 100 police officers, firefighters, and EMTs dressed as superheroes, made their way down North Street in Jersey City.

Jersey City Boy With Cancer Leads Parade As Honorary Police Officer

October 19, 2016 - CBS, Press

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — On Wednesday, Parth Patel went from being a fourth grader at Alfred Zampella School to being an honorary Jersey City police officer, riding alongside his favorite superhero, Batman. The little boy is being celebrated for his bravery as he receives…

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, more than 100 police officers, firefighters, and EMTs dressed as superheroes, made their way down North Street in Jersey City. In an unparalleled effort to fulfil Parth Patel’s final wish to attend school once more, Jersey City’s finest and bravest escorted the dying 9 year-old in a Batmobile along a Superhero Parade towards School 27.

Together with community leaders, corporate supporters, and law enforcement, Parth Patel’s final request was fulfilled as he was cheered on by classmates and neighbors.

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