Shaquille O’Neal helps with Officer Morgan Day | 11alive.com

The young Covington resident has spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic condition that affects his muscle movement and leaves him in a wheelchair. But Morgan always has a big smile on his face and spreads sunshine to all who meet him.

When the Covington Police Department learned Morgan’s story, they wasted no time in making his dream come true. The little boy was sworn in as the newest member of the force. He also led this year’s Covington Christmas Parade.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 is Officer Morgan Day in Covington, and people showed up at the town’s historic square to celebrate this very special police officer.

Shaq showed up and helped rescue a cat from a tree. He led the crowd in singing. 11Alive’s Julie Wolfe says the event touched him so much, Shaq got teary-eyed. Watch Shaq’s surprise visit here.

Morgan began his foot patrol at 11 a.m. He arrested a bank robber, solved an art heist and rescued a kidnapped mascot. Then he was treated to a visit from Santa Claus and other Christmas surprises from the 11Alive Help Desk.

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