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\"My hope, from this experience, is that Colten sees and knows kindness,\" Clay County Fire Department Chief Jason Boree said of the event. \"[And] that the fire department is always there to help.\"

\"We are a very small close town and everyone who attended wanted to support a fellow community member that was in need,\" Meagan said.

\"PHOTO:
Meagan Raymer
PHOTO: Colten is shown opening some of his presents in the park.
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When it was time for cake, everyone at the park sang happy birthday to Colten, even though they didn’t know him. There were also chips, popsicles and chocolate cupcakes, Colten’s favorite.

\"This was my best birthday so far,\" Colten said.

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