Dmytri Christian Alexander, 10, is pictured at Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport.(Photo credit Make-A-Wish Southern Florida) Dmytri Christian Alexander, a 10-year-old from the U.S. Virgin Islands who has been battling a rare form of cancer (neuroblastoma), came to South Florida recently to live out his dream to be an air marshaller. He did that and more at Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport touring the aviation facility, Coast Guard planes and helicopters based there, driving and using the equipment on a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue truck, spending time in the air traffic control room, and, of course, marshalling in a private jet, which he then boarded and drove around the tarmac with his family. It was all made possible by Signature Aviation, who coordinated all the activities and gave Dmytri personalized patches and pins. The experience was a dream come true for the youngster, who has been fascinated by planes since watching them fly rescue missions after a hurricane impacted the Virgin Islands.     ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] post Wish takes flight in Miami for young cancer patient first appeared on Miami's Community News. ...read more read less