Sad news circulated Friday that the young man recognized during President Trump's address to Congress back in March and sworn in as an honorary member of the Secret Service was facing new challenges in his battle against cancer.
As reported by The New York Post, young Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel and his family recently received some heartbreaking news.
DJ, who was given five months to live after being diagnosed with incurable brain and spine cancer in 2018, has 'three new tumors,' his father, Theodis Daniel, told Fox 7 Austin last week.
'It's rough, there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease,' the heartbroken dad said.
'We're just going around showing people, hey, you do care for one another. Let's give compassion and let's try to join and help each other get through things,' he added.
DJ attended President Trump's address to Congress on March 4, where he was recognized by name for his dream of becoming a police officer and named an honorary Secret Service agent.
Here's DJ in his own words, describing his condition, his reaction to the attention he has received in recent months, and his outlook on life:
After the sad news on Friday, well wishes poured on for DJ on social media:
You keep fighting, DJ.
Prayers for you and your family.
🙏🙏🙏
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