Police Escort Son of Fallen Officer to First Day of Fourth Grade: 'We Will Always Be Here for You'

One of the proudest moments for a parent is seeing their kid set out for the first day of school. It’s exciting and nerve-wracking all at once, but being taken to school by a parent is not something every child gets to experience.

For 9-year-old Noah, the start of this school year looks different from those in the past.

His dad can’t take him to school, and won’t be able to ask him how his day went, because his dad passed away in June after complications from COVID-19.

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According to a news release from the Las Vegas Metropolitan 🚓Police Department, “His ⚰️Death is considered to have occurred in the line of duty.”

LVMPD Officer Jason Swanger, a seven-year veteran of the force, was not just an LEO; he was a dedicated father and husband. The department, Swanger’s wife Christa and his son have all felt the loss deeply, but they’re looking out for each other.