Marky Jaquez is 18 years old. He has a rare skin condition called EB, or Epidermolysis bullosa, and his condition type is terminal.

While he struggles with EB every day, Marky inspires everyone around him, including some officers with the Wichita Police Department.

"The adversity he faces, you know, it made me take for granted my own life," said Wichita police officer Blake McElwain.

McElwain met Marky on Halloween. Marky was dressed up as a police officer. From there, his relationship with McElwain and other officers grew.

After that night, officers started gathering up what they could for Marky. They gathered a uniform, a flag with signatures and dozens of police patches from around the U.S. Multiple officers delivered it to him as a surprise for the holidays.

Marky's mom, Melissa, says it's something she will never forget.

"It was just amazing because they did make him a police officer, and so, that's something that I will forever have...that memory," she said.

Marky says his faith keeps him going. While the officers inspire Marky, they say he is the one who inspires them.

"God does put real heroes on this earth and I believe, with all my heart, that police officers are some of those heroes," said Melissa.

A GoFundMe page has been started to help pay for Marky's medical expenses. Donations can be made

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