The Broussard Fire Department welcomed a new ladder truck to its fleet Monday as part of a special ceremony that dedicated the vehicle to a former department member who lost his battle with cancer four years earlier.
Alex Bourque died May 11, 2022 from bone cancer. However, his legacy and impact have clearly remained within those who knew him.
“He left the world better than he found it,” said Deputy Chief Justin Denais, who serves as one of BFD’s deputy chiefs. “Dedicating this truck to Alex will be a reminder that he rides with us every single day.”…