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

New Jersey Boy Battling Cancer Dies Days After Being Honored by Police with Surprise Hero-Themed Parade

October 28, 2016 - Press, The Indian Panorama

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey – A 9-year-old boy battling cancer succumbed to his illness Oct. 22., days after first responders in Jersey City threw him a surprise hero-themed parade, the police officer who organized the event confirmed. Fourth grader Parth Patel was diagnosed in 2014…

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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