Sirous Sadaghiani Honored by Congressman Swalwell

Congressman Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative of California's 15th District, addressed the members of Congress in a brief, but moving speech to honor the life and memory of 9-year-old Sirous Sadaghiani of Dublin for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

[Related article: Dublin Community Mourns the Loss of Sirous Sadaghiani]

Swalwell paid a visit to Sadaghiani last spring to present him with a flag that had been flown in the Washington Capital Hill building in honor of Sadaghiani's bravery.

Sadaghiani, who had been battling a rare brain tumor called gliomatosis cerebri since the fall of 2012, died in the early morning hours on Sept. 7.

Services for Sadaghiani are being held tonight and tomorrow. 

[Related article: Funeral Services for Sirous Sadaghiani]

Sadaghiani, who had attended John Green Elementary School, had powerful support from the Dublin community and through his followers on Facebook, which has now grown to 5847 followers.

Read about Sadaghiani's brave battle and the past fundraisers held for the Sadaghiani family by the Dublin community. 

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• Boy With Rare Brain Tumor Celebrates Ninth Birthday
  
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• Vito's Express Hosting Fundraiser for Dublin Boy Fighting Cancer
• Fundraiser Draws Community to Support Boy With Cancer
• Sixth Grader Selling Bracelets to Benefit 8-Year-Old Friend with Brain Tumor
• Rockin' Jump Benefit for Boy with Brain Tumor