Butte, Montana – Michael “Hulk” Schow was sworn in as an honorary Butte police officer at Butte District Court.
His brief life tragically ended recently after a protracted struggle with cancer. Butte police and emergency personnel claim that his bravery and spirit will endure.
“When the Hulk was sworn in as an officer, that was just the highlight of his day, I’m sure, and going forward and knowing officer Hulk, he had this indomitable spirit of a can-do attitude and don’t give up,” said retired Butte Bailiff Dan Hollis.
When he was 7 years old on December 19, Hulk had been fighting cancer since he was 3 years old.
Hulk received assistance from the neighborhood’s cops, firefighters, and first responders throughout his numerous treatments. “He just inspired you by no matter how sick he got or how tough it was he always had his thump up and it just made you feel strengthened by the fact that he showed such strength during his battle,” said Butte Sheriff Ed Lester.
First responders from all over the nation and the world followed the Hulk’s conflict with interest.
The Hulk’s fight, according to Sheriff Lester, motivated him.
“Any time you thought you were having a bad day or life was getting a little rough, you thought about Hulk and the battle he was in, and the issues you were facing seemed to pale in comparison to those things,” said Lester.
Hollis added, “He is in my opinion a true Butte hero and even though his candle doesn’t shine as bright tonight, but I’m sure somewhere in the heavens, if you look up, he’ll be the brightest star.”
The Sheriff’s Office will fly its thin blue line flag at half mast in honor of Hulk.
