A New Orleans police recruit is honoring his father, who tragically died of COVID-19, in a truly beautiful way, as he just graduated from the police academy with his badge number.

Fox News reported that Mark Hall Jr. lost his dad, veteran NOPD Officer Mark Hall Sr., just one day before he was set to graduate on Wednesday. The elder officer had been on the police force for thirty years before he passed away on April 30 after contracting coronavirus.

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Hall Jr. had been scheduled to graduate with his class the next day on May 1, but his final exam was put on hold because of the tragic loss of his dad. Though he was not able to graduate with his class, he was given a ceremony of his own on Wednesday that was “held privately and in line with COVID-19 restrictions.”

A post by the New Orleans Police Department praised Hall Jr. for taking and passing his final exam, “undeterred by the tragic loss.”

“Today, Superintendent Shaun Ferguson administered the oath of office to Hall Jr., who received something even more special – his father’s badge,” the department stated. “Hall Jr.’s mother pinned her husband’s badge, #1786, on her son’s chest to continue the family legacy of service to the citizens and visitors of New Orleans.”

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“We congratulate Hall Sr. and the rest of Class 188 as they move forward in their careers in law enforcement,” the department

Hall Jr. will now rejoin his Recruit Class #188 for field training. It’s safe to say that his father would be very proud!

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The post about Hall Jr. has quickly gone viral, with social media users from all over the globe praising him for managing to pass his exam during this difficult time.

“Awesome! Praying for your protection in the field as your honor you Dad! He will be with you guiding you every step! Much success young man. Be safe!” one social media user commented, with another adding, “Officer Hall. Wishing you the best of blessings! Your father is a proud man and may he rest in heavenly peace.”

“Awesome Officer Hall Jr. Your father would be proud. So sorry for your loss,” a third user wrote.

Please join us in saying a prayer for New Orleans’ newest police officer and his family!

This piece originally appeared in UpliftingToday.com and is used by permission.

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