Little Boy Who Has Cancer Gets To Be An Honorary Deputy For A Day
Lakeland, Florida. Merrick Lloyd is a little boy who was diagnosed with Burkett Lymphoma in December of 2020 after being misdiagnosed on two different occasions.
Since being diagnosed with Burkett Lymphoma, Merrick has had to undergo chemotherapy and radiation over the past 6 months.
Merrick’s school, the Carlton Palmore Elementary, decided to help make one of his biggest dreams a reality, and they reached out to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to make Merrick an honorary deputy for a day.
Merrick received a custom-made little uniform for his day as a deputy, and he also got a backpack full of exciting presents for him.
He got to spend time with Sheriff Grady Judd, the Polk County SWAT Team, and the 911 dispatchers.
Facebook; pictured above is Merrick with Sheriff Grady Judd
He also got to sit inside one of the helicopters at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
“When the school and community come together, beautiful things happen,” the Carlton Palmore Elementary wrote in a Facebook post.
“We believe in making dreams come true here in Polk County! A huge “Thank you” goes out to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for “Deputizing” one of our students Merrick Loyd!”
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Facebook; pictured above is Merrick in his uniform
“Merrick has spent the last 6 months going through radiation and chemotherapy to fight cancer. He shared with his family that he wanted to be a sheriff one day.”
“The Polk County Sheriff’s Office made it happen and both Merrick’s Pre-K teachers, Mrs. Jakubik and Mrs. Angela Oxley, were able to attend this heartwarming event.”
“The Polk County Sheriff’s Office went above and beyond to show Merrick a wonderful day by making him an “Honorary Deputy”!”
Facebook; pictured above Merrick gets to sit in a helicopter
“He even looked the part as they had a uniform made for Merrick to wear for his special day, they honored him with a plaque, and a backpack full of gifts.”
“He was excited to meet Sheriff Grady Judd, the 911 Dispatchers, and the Polk County SWAT Team! Thank you for your generosity and for making one of our student’s dreams come true! You are the BEST!”
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