ITHACA, NY (WENY) -- The community is coming together, honoring the life of one of the youngest members of the Ithaca Police Department.

After a life-long battle with cancer,10-year-old Lieutenant Colin Toland died last weekend.

His family and friends have planned a community gathering honoring his memory.

On Tuesday, Colin received a police honor guard as his body returned to the area.

He was flown into at Hancock International Airport in Syracuse and escorted to Ithaca.

The community gathering is scheduled for Friday from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Ithaca High School, all are welcome.