8-year-old cancer patient becomes honorary Pasco County firefighter on birthday

Approximately 400 firetrucks, motorcycles and cars spent an hour driving by David Castle’s house on Sunday to wish him a happy 8th birthday and witness him being recognized as an honorary Pasco County firefighter.

Castle, who has been battling cancer since last October, turned eight on Mother’s Day.

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In addition to the birthday parade, WWE’s Titus O’Neal showed up to wish him a happy birthday. O’Neal presented Castle with a special wrestling belt, a book, mug and other presents.

Pasco County Fire Chief Scott Cassin presented Castle with a plaque making him an honorary firefighter.

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He said a plaque will also hang at station 15 in Trinity, so everyone who walks in the door will know he is an honorary firefighter.