Officer Justin Beal: Finding Courage and Miracles Amidst a Cancer Battle

On a bright Saturday morning at the University of Alabama’s Miracle League field, Officer Justin Beal stood proudly in the stands, cheering for his 8-year-old daughter, Chadeyn, as she played baseball. To the casual observer, it was a simple family outing: a father smiling at his child, the sun shining, and the laughter of children filling the air. But behind Justin’s calm smile lies a battle few could truly imagine.

Justin has been fighting Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, since 2019. After initial treatment, he believed the worst was behind him. Life continued with hope, work, and family moments like Saturday morning games. But on September 11, 2025, he received devastating news: the cancer had returned, hidden deep in his sinus cavity, threatening both his health and his spirit.

The next chapter in his battle is daunting. On October 2, surgeons will attempt a massive operation to remove his right eye, portions of his jaw, multiple teeth, and orbital bones, followed by weeks of chemotherapy and radiation. For most, the thought alone would be paralyzing. But Justin faces it with remarkable composure, prioritizing the moments that make life meaningful—family, love, and the simple joy of watching his daughter play baseball.

For Justin, attending the Miracle League games isn’t just recreation—it’s medicine for the soul. Each cheer, each clapping hand, each moment spent watching Chadeyn run the bases fuels his resolve. “It’s going to be a huge Miracle League game on Saturday,” he said, a mix of excitement and pride lighting up his face. These moments, seemingly ordinary, are his lifeline, his reason to keep moving forward.

Justin’s battle is not fought alone. His wife, Christina, and their three children provide unwavering support, care, and love. Friends, colleagues, and the community have rallied around him, offering prayers, encouragement, and reminders that he is not facing this journey in isolation. And yet, what stands out most is Justin’s unshakable attitude. Despite the gravity of his diagnosis and the grueling treatment ahead, he focuses not on fear but on gratitude, joy, and the present.

Some might say Justin needs a miracle. But when you witness him standing tall, cheering for Chadeyn, laughing with his family, and embracing each day fully, it becomes clear: the miracle is already here. It is in his courage, his gratitude, and his unwavering love for those around him. It’s in the way he refuses to let fear dictate his life, choosing instead to find strength and hope in the simplest yet most profound moments.

His story serves as a powerful reminder that heroism isn’t always about extraordinary feats in the public eye. Sometimes, it is found in quiet acts of resilience, in choosing joy amid hardship, and in prioritizing love when life feels most uncertain. Officer Justin Beal embodies this heroism every day. His journey is one of perseverance, hope, and the extraordinary human capacity to find light even in the darkest moments.

As he prepares for surgery and the grueling recovery that follows, Justin continues to live fully—cheering at games, embracing his family, and demonstrating that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the choice to stand strong in spite of it. For those who know his story, and for anyone inspired by it, the lesson is clear: miracles come in many forms, and sometimes, they are found in a father’s unwavering devotion to his daughter.