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

N.J. Boy Dies Of Cancer Days After Enjoying Surprise Hero-Themed Parade

October 23, 2016 - Newark Patch

A 9-year-old N.J. boy battling cancer has died just days after police and first responders threw him a hero-themed parade, police said. By: Tom Davis (Patch Staff) A 9-year-old N.J. boy battling cancer has died just days after police and first responders threw him a…

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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