Boy, 8, speaks to firefighters at procession for Lt. LeTourneau

A Philadelphia boy touched the hearts of Philadelphia firefighters Friday morning when he showed up to pay his respects to fallen Philadelphia Fire Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau.

Mitchell Monnerat, who lives across the street from Engine 43 in Center City, spoke with FOX 29's Steve Keeley Friday morning explaining why he felt it was important to come and say goodbye to Lt. LeTourneau.

Mitchell, 8, told FOX 29's Steve Keeley he's like to follow in the footsteps of Lt. LeTourneau and become a firefighter one day.

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He spent part of his morning speaking with veteran firefighters about Lt. LeTourneau, and telling them "how good he lived" and how good of a firefighter LeTourneau was.

From the window of his home, Mitchell says he can see the firetrucks from Engine 43 responding to calls every day.

Mitchell's proud mother detailed how Mitchell runs to the window every time a fire truck pulls out of the garage, and says the firefighters at Engine 43 have helped Mitchell personally on several occasions.

Keeley shared several photos on social media of Mitchell, in his fire chief's outfit, speaking with a number of firefighters, paying his respects to Lt. LeTourneau.