(Breaux Bridge, LA) – Breaux Bridge is not just the Crawfish Capital of the World; it’s also a tight-knit community always willing to lend a hand to someone in need, and that’s what they did recently for a veteran and his dog.
When someone is down on their luck in Breaux Bridge, the people in that community of 7,500 people are always ready to assist someone; they could give you a little hug.
A Man’s Truck Gave Out in Breaux, and the Community Stepped Up
The Breaux Bridge Police Department Facebook page has a beautiful story of how the community came together for a veteran named Franklin and his dog. What can you do when you’re stranded in a city because your resources have just run out and your truck is on the fritz? Not much. But that didn’t stop Officer Sewell and a bunch of other folks from Breaux Bridge from helping.
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Officer Sewell Started the Mission to Help a Veteran Stuck in Breaux Bridge
Officer Sewell learned from Franklin that his truck was disabled, and he needed it to continue his trip out west. Officer Sewell helped Franklin by contacting the insurance company to get things moving in the right direction.
Assistant Chief Latiolais made sure Franklin and his pup had a safe place to stay in the BB waiting room…