Police hold parade for Roswell boy who won gold medals at Georgia Special Olympic Games
The Roswell Police Department held a parade for a local boy who earned two gold medals at Special Olympics Georgia. (Roswell Police Department) (Provided by Roswell Police Department)
ROSWELL, Ga. - The Roswell Police Department held a parade for Patrick, a local boy who earned two gold medals at the Special Olympics Georgia 2022 Summer Games.
The boy was surprised on Monday afternoon as police drove through the boy's neighborhood with lights flashing to celebrate the champion's medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter races.
In a Facebook post, the Roswell Police Department said officers were returning the favor to Patrick for supporting the police department in the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Earlier this year, the police department surprised Patrick by asking him if he’d like to run alongside us as we bring the Flame of Hope through Roswell.
"Let Patrick know how proud this community is of him," Monday's Facebook post said.
The 2022 State Summer Games were held at Emory University from May 27 through 29.