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

A day to remember for one Jersey City boy fighting cancer

October 19, 2016 - FiOS1 News, Press

Parth Patel, who is in home hospice, had his wish to go back to school for a day granted with his classmates, superheroes and first responders cheering him on By: Miranda Leah Oct 19, 2016 @ 6:03 pm Wearing capes and badges, Jersey City heroes…

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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