Eldridge boy recovering from leukemia sworn in as honorary police officer | Crime & Local Court
Eldridge Sheriff Joe Sisler pointed something out to Hudson McKearney, held by his father Kyle, Friday at the Eldridge Community Center. Hudson, 4 and diagnosed with blood cancer but now in remission, was sworn in as an honorary police officer because he wanted to be a police officer when he grew up.
ELDRIDGE – Hudson McKearney has two dreams: to be Captain America and to be a cop. On Friday, one of those dreams came true.
Hudson was sworn in as honorary police officer by Eldridge Mayor Marty O’Boyle on Friday. His badge number is Eldridge 102, and he will be a member of the police department forever.
Hudson, 4, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just before his 2nd birthday. He has received more than 15 blood transfusions and is now in remission, but he will still need chemotherapy until May 2022 and will likely continue on treatment for the rest of his life.
“Hudson stole our hearts a few months ago,” Eldridge Sheriff Joe Sisler said when introducing Hudson before taking the oath of office.
The Eldridge Community Center is full of family, friends and community members who cheered on Hudson as he took the oath of office. Officers from several departments attended the ceremony, including the Eldridge Police Department, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the Cedar Rapids Department of Police, and even the State of Iowa.
Hudson didn’t say much during the event, but he waved to friends and family and proudly took a few pictures. Friends and family brought gifts and cards for Hudson, and pizza provided by Hall of Fame Pizza & Wings.
