'Fill The Boot' raises money for Mineral Point fallen firefighters’ families

  • Source: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
  • Published: 01/08/2022 04:38 PM

Hall of fame inductees organized a “Fill The Boot” fundraiser for the families of two firefighters killed in the line of duty earlier this week. Cpt. Brian Busch was driving a fire truck with passenger James Ludlum when a semi truck hit them on U.S. Highway 151 Thursday morning. The two men received special recognition at the Mineral Point High School Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls basketball games. When fans entered the gymnasium they could fill two firefighter boots with monetary donations to help Cpt. Busch and Ludlum’s families cover funeral and other costs. Saturday night was also Mineral Points athletic hall of fame induction of five alumni. Inductee Frank McGettigan grew up with Cpt. Busch and said they wanted to do something extra for the families as well as celebrate their careers. He said this was a moment to show support for the legacies both men left behind.



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