Detroit Boy with Cancer Becomes Police Chief for a Day
Jayvon Felton
Courtesy of Amy Lange
Jayvon Felton, 9, learned he had acute lymphoblastic leukemia last April, and while his treatments have been tough and he faces three years of chemotherapy, his bright spirit has not been dimmed.
Wearing a small navy S.W.A.T. uniform bearing his name and a shiny gold badge, Jayvon was picked up at home in a police cruiser, treated to a ride-along and then dropped off by helicopter to meet the real city police chief, James Craig, who helped swear the boy into office, the Huffington Post reports.
His personality shone through when he conducted his own police press conference. "You got any orders?" Chief Craig joked. "Take the day off," Jayvon quickly responded.
His mom said that while some children idolize celebrities, her boy admires law enforcement officers.
"When he was little, he always talked about the police, how they make things safe," Amanda Clinkscales said. "He told me, 'Mom, when I get older I want to fight crime and help people.' "
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Young leukemia patient serves as Detroit police chief for a day
Thank You Chief Jayvon for allowing us to share your day. God bless and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/FFHOBITmQT
— Detroit Police Dept. (@detroitpolice) February 1, 2014
Nine-year-old fourth-grader Jayvon Felton was celebrated in a ceremony coordinated by Detroit police Capt. Darwin Roche. Jayvon, who was diagnosed with leukemia in April, was decked out in a blue S.W.A.T. uniform, complete with a gold badge and officer’s cap.
Jayvon arrived by helicopter and was then ihntroduced to a group of officers, police dogs, classmates, Detroit mascots and family, according to The Associated Press.
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