Church members have given money because the Wongs are draining their life savings. Fellow officers donated a month's worth of sick time so he could stay on the force as long as possible. Officers also rallied around for a City Hall ceremony honoring his dedication to his career. Christy Wong reads a book while Steve Wong sleeps during chemotherapy. Timothy Fritz, who has filled his old job.
Most people see police officers as being strong and courageous.
Something like this disease makes us all vulnerable no matter what position we're in. Mr. Wong has cancerous tumors that started in his colon and have spread to his liver. It is aggressive, and there is no known cure. He has sought out doctors across the country, but the reality is that his health is worse than ever. I guess people like to eat.