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Honorary officer of the 49ers, surgeon who helped Ricky Pearsall after the shooting

GAME AGAINST THE NEW YORK JETS. 40 NINERS ROOKIE WIDE RECEIVER RICKY PEARSALL WAS ON THE SIDELINES FOR TODAY'S GAME. HE WAS SHOT IN THE CHEST NINE DAYS AGO DURING A ROBBERY ATTEMPT IN SAN FRANCISCO. BEFORE TODAY'S GAME, THE 40 NINERS HONORED THE FIRST RESPONDERS WHO CAME TO PEARSALL'S AID. THIS TIME WE INVITE ALL IN PERSON TO STAND AND RECOGNIZE THESE FRONTLINE HEROES FOR THEIR IMPORTANT WORK. THE TEAM HAS PROVIDED US WITH THIS VIDEO OF THE CEREMONY. PEARSALL ENTERS THE FIELD WITH POLICE SERGEANT JOEL HARRELL AND SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL SURGEON DOCTOR LUCY KORNBLITH. THERE THEY ARE. AS YOU CAN SEE HERE, HE GAVE THEM SIGNED JERSEYS. THEY ALSO GET SOME SIGNED HELMETS. FANS AS

49ers honor first responders who helped wide receiver Ricky Pearsall after shooting

On Monday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers took a moment to honor two heroes who helped one of their own. During the first quarter, the 49ers and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall honored the first responders who helped Pearsall after he was shot on Aug. 31. Sergeant Joelle Harrell of the San Francisco Police Department and surgeon Dr. Lucy Kornblith of San Francisco General Hospital were recognized on the field and received signed jerseys. The two women received a standing ovation from the crowd at Levi's Stadium. Pearsall personally presented the jerseys to the two first responders on what would have been his 24th birthday. The 49ers said Pearsall is expected to make a full recovery. He was shot during an attempted robbery. The suspect, a 17-year-old from Tracy, faces multiple charges, including attempted murder. For more coverage of California's top news, click here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

SANTA CLARA, California —

On Monday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers took a moment to honor two heroes who helped one of their own.

During the first quarter, the 49ers and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall honored the first responders who helped Pearsall after he was shot on August 31.

Sergeant Joelle Harrell of the San Francisco Police Department and surgeon Dr. Lucy Kornblith of the San Francisco General Hospital were recognized on the field and received signed jerseys.

The two women received a standing ovation from the crowd at Levi's Stadium.

Pearsall personally presented the jerseys to the two first responders on his 24th birthday.

The 49ers said Pearsall is expected to make a full recovery. He was shot during an attempted robbery. The suspect, a 17-year-old from Tracy, faces several charges, including attempted murder.

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