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

Family of 9-year-old who died battling cancer thanks all for supporting him

October 27, 2016 - NJ.com, Press

More than 100 police officers, firefighters, and EMTs surprised 9-year-old Parth Patel, who is diagnosed with cancer, with a hero-themed parade from his house on Nelson Avenue to School 27 on North Street in Jersey City on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, followed by a pizza…

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Thanks for Patel family support; missing Bob Leach | Letters

October 26, 2016 - NJ.com, Press

More than 100 police officers, firefighters, and EMTs surprised 9-year-old Parth Patel, who is diagnosed with cancer, with a hero-themed parade from his house on Nelson Avenue to School 27 on North Street in Jersey City on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, followed by a pizza…

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First responders pay respects to ‘hero’

October 26, 2016 - NJ.com, Press

By Corey McDonald | The Jersey Journal A viewing and funeral service were held yesterday for Parth Patel, the 9-year-old boy who died of cancer just days after Jersey City first reponders surprised him with a hero-themed parade. The boy’s story captivated the hearts of…

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First responders turn out in force for 9-year-old’s funeral services (PHOTOS)

October 25, 2016 - NJ.com, Press

By Corey McDonald | The Jersey Journal JERSEY CITY — A viewing and funeral service were held today for Parth Patel, the 9-year-old boy who died of cancer just days after Jersey City first reponders surprised him with a hero-themed parade. The boy’s story captivated…

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Viewing today for boy claimed by cancer days after parade

October 25, 2016 - NJ.com, Press

  By Michaelangelo Conte | The Jersey Journal   A viewing will be held today for the 9-year-old boy who died of cancer days after first responders in Jersey City surprised him with a hero-themed parade. Viewing hours for Parth Patel will be from 10…

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Viewing Tuesday for Jersey City boy claimed by cancer days after hero-themed parade

October 24, 2016 - NJ.com, Press

More than 100 police officers, firefighters, and EMTs surprised 9-year-old Parth Patel, who is diagnosed with cancer, with a hero-themed parade from his house on Nelson Avenue to School 27 on North Street in Jersey City on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, followed by a pizza…

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N.J. cop’s surprise parade brought joy to boy days before death

October 24, 2016 - NJ.com, Press

By Jonathan Lin | The Jersey Journal A 9-year-old boy who had been living with a deadly cancer died days after first responders in Jersey City threw him a surprise hero-themed parade. Fourth-grader Parth Patel was diagnosed in 2014 with Ewing sarcoma, a form of…

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N.J. boy battling cancer dies days after enjoying surprise hero-themed parade

October 22, 2016 - NJ.com, Press

By Jonathan Lin | The Jersey Journal on October 22, 2016 at 5:59 PM updated October 22, 2016 at 7:35 PM More than 100 police officers, firefighters, and EMTs surprised 9-year-old Parth Patel, who is diagnosed with cancer, with a hero-themed parade from his house…

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N.J. boy battling cancer surprised with a hero-themed parade

October 19, 2016 - NJ.com, Press

By Caitlin Mota | The Jersey Journal on October 19, 2016 at 5:00 PM updated October 19, 2016 at 5:13 PM More than 100 police officers, firefighters, and EMTs surprised 9-year-old Parth Patel, who is diagnosed with cancer, with a hero-themed parade from his house…

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