NY Daily News
NEW YORK — This little firefighter is the bravest of them all.
Ten-year-old Dominic Cumo, considered to be one of the youngest people ever to be afflicted with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, was sworn in as an FDNY junior firefighter Thursday. “He’s truly an extraordinary young man with a huge heart, and we’re so happy you could join us today,” Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano told Dominic during the ceremony at FDNY headquarters.
“As you know, it takes a very brave person to be a firefighter, and I know that you’re as brave as any firefighter we’ve ever had.” Dominic, who came to New York from his home in Apple Valley, Calif., took the oath with his parents, Shawnee and Matteo, at his side.
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