CAPE GIRARDEAU (WSIL) -- The Cape Girardeau Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.Â
Captain Ivan LaGrand died Wednesday after a brief battle with COVID-19.Â
LaGrand served the community since August 1996 and was looking to retire in about a year.Â
The department said, "His humor and care for his brothers and sisters in public safety will be greatly missed."
Funeral arrangements are pending.Â