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    Seven-Year-Old Made Honorary First Sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for Courage Against Cancer [Image 12 of 51]

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    Seven-Year-Old Made Honorary First Sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for Courage Against Cancer

    Seven-Year-Old Jamir Gibbs of Marion, Illinois, is given flowers to present to his mother, Amanda Miller, in recognition the dedication, devotion, and love she has given to her son as he fights cancer. Jamir was promoted to "Honorary First Sergeant" of November Company, Recruit Sustainment Program, Illinois Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command during a ceremony on June 8 at the Illinois Army National Guard's Marion Readiness Center in honor of his courageous fight against cancer. Local and state first responders also participated in Jamir's "First Sergeant for a Day" event at the readiness center. Several months ago, 1st Sgt. Detrick, then a sergeant first class, heard from Jamir's Longfellow Elementary School teacher Cayenne Hasseker that Jamir was struggling physically and spiritually and needed encouragement. Detrick made a video where he encouraged Jamir to keep fighting and promised the next time he saw him they would promote him to first sergeant. Detrick kept that promise on June 8, the same day as 1st Sgt. (retired) Graham Young's retirement ceremony and Detrick officially took responsibility for November company.

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    Date Taken: 06.08.2024
    Date Posted: 06.09.2024 16:42
    Photo ID: 8461225
    VIRIN: 240608-A-OH563-8793
    Resolution: 2547x2947
    Size: 1.62 MB
    Location: MARION, ILLINOIS, US
    Hometown: MARION, ILLINOIS, US

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