Fighting fire, fighting cancer: Department adds special boy to team
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Jace Lopez may only be 3 years old, that’s not stopping the Leland Fire and Rescue from adding him as part of the team.
The fire department posted on Facebook that they recently visited with Jace, who is currently fighting Stage 4 Neuroblastoma.
The post says because of his bravery, he was inducted into the Leland Fire/Rescue Paw Patrol club.
The department says Jace has been added to the daily riding roster for the next week. Engine 2A Captain Jeremy Shaw even made the appropriate gear for duty.
The post also states, “This month has been challenging for many of our members but they continue to prove their resiliency and unselfishly serve the citizens of the Town of Leland! We were notified late this afternoon that Jace’s condition has declined further. Please keep Jace and his family in your thoughts as they walk through this heartbreaking transition.”
UPDATE: As of Friday morning, family says Jace died peacefully in his sleep.
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