The City of Belleville and its fire department is reflecting on the memory of a late community hero.
The flag at City Hall has been lowered to half-mast to honour the passing of retired Belleville firefighter and community volunteer Ralph Boomhower.
Boomhower served the community for many years as a firefighter and was the president of the annual Firefighter Toy Drive for 50 years.
He also dedicated his time as a member of the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee and president of the WARF Street Debating Club and also volunteered for the Belleville Firefighter’s Toy Drive every Christmas.
The city expresses condolences to Boomhower’s loved ones and former colleagues.
