Ten-year-old boy diagnosed with terminal cancer sworn in by NYPD
On Wednesday, 10-year-old Devarjaye Daniel, who goes by DJ, from Pearland, Texas, was sworn in by the New York Police Department (NYPD) as part of his goal to take the oath for 100 police departments in six months.
Wednesday’s swearing-in with the NYPD is his 387th.
“Today, we were honored to welcome 10-year-old DJ and his father to Police Headquarters to be sworn in by @NYPDPC as a part of his goal to take the oath for 100 police departments in 6 months. We are proud to say he easily met his goal, as we are number 387!” tweeted @NYPDnews.
“Not only is that feat special, but DJ is also doing this all while being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
“Thank you DJ for lifting us up today with your positivity, and know that the NYPD stands with you in your fight.”
He is swearing in to bring awareness to childhood cancer, as he was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and spinal cancer.
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell joined DJ and gave him a special NYPD pin.
