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

Obituary

October 22, 2016 - Legacy, Press

  In Memory Of Parth S. Patel January 11, 2007 – October 22, 2016 (Age 9) Jersey City, New Jersey     Riotto Funeral Home Obituary Parth was born on January 11, 2007 and passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Parth was a resident…

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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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NPD Ret. Det. Ortiz-BATMAN

October 22, 2016 - Facebook

It is with the deepest regret that we announce the passing of our newest hero. Parth Patel. My condolences go out to his family and friends. He was an inspiration to all. You will always be a hero to us. Rest in peace.

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Parth Patel, 9-year-old boy honored by law enforcement dies battling cancer

October 22, 2016 - Hudson TV

By: Newsdesk Parth Patel, the nine-year-old boy honored on Wednesday by hundreds of law enforcement officers in Jersey City passed away on Saturday — Hudson TV has learned. According to reports, Patel was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, the second most common cause of bone cancer…

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First Responders Held a Surprise Parade for Little Boy Battling Cancer

October 22, 2016 - H.E.R.O.E.S. News, Press

By: Amber Antony on October 22, 2016 JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (NJ.COM) – A little boy named Parth Patel who is a 9-year-old fourth grader is battling cancer and first responders held a surprise parade for him. Parth was diagnosed in 2014 with Ewing Sarcoma,…

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Jersey City boy battling cancer who received surprise parade dies

October 22, 2016 - ABC, Press

By: Michelle Charlesworth JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WABC) — A little boy battling cancer from Jersey City who received his own parade sadly died on Saturday, according to Jersey City Police. On most days, Parth Patel was a 4th grader battling cancer who just wanted…

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N.J. community throws parade for little boy battling cancer

October 20, 2016 - ABC, Press

By: Michelle Charlesworth Thursday, October 20, 2016 05:45PM JERSEY CITY, New Jersey — A community in New Jersey rallied together for a little boy battling cancer, by giving him his own parade. Most days Parth Patel is a 4th grader battling cancer who just wants…

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Jersey City cop puts together parade for boy who might die young from cancer

October 20, 2016 - New Jersey 101.5, Press

By: Dan Alexander October 20, 2016 @ 4:28 PM JERSEY CITY — A police officer took the plight of 9-year-old boy to heart and put together a super hero themed parade in his honor on Wednesday complete with a ride in the Batmobile. Parth Patel…

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Parth Patel – Our Superhero

October 20, 2016 - Jersey City Public Schools, Press

The JC police department and all the law enforcement agencies and first responders came out to make a special day for 9-year-old Parth Patel, a student at PS 27 who has late stage cancer and who had the wish of becoming a police officer. From…

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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…

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