Connecticut Mourns Fallen Plainville Firefighter; Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff

by Staff Report CTNewsJunkie

HARTFORD, CT – Gov. Ned Lamont has directed US and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff in honor of a Plainville firefighter who died in the line of duty this weekend.

Raymond “Ray” Alan Moreau, 60, died Sunday morning at a house fire in Plainville after being struck by a piece of equipment from the fire truck.

Lamont said Moreau “selflessly put his life on the line to serve and protect his community.”

“Today’s tragedy is another reminder about the extraordinary risk that firefighters face as part of their duties, and they are heroes for assuming these responsibilities,” Lamont said in a statement. “On behalf of the entire State of Connecticut, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Firefighter Moreau, including his wife Chris and his colleagues at the Plainville Fire Department.”

Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz said she was heartbroken hearing of Moreau’s death. 

“Firefighter Raymond Moreau was a model citizen, who risked his life to keep his community safe,” she said in a statement. “Our volunteer firefighters represent the best of us, exemplifying a steadfast commitment to service and sacrifice. My heart goes out to his loved ones and the Plainville community.”

State Sen. Henri Martin, who represents Plainville, and the entire CT Senate Republican caucus issued their condolences Sunday afternoon.

“Firefighter Moreau made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty as he was protecting area residents, property and the community,” Martin said in a statement. ““We pray for his family and friends and for the entire town of Plainville during this time of incredible sadness.”

Flags should remain lowered until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined. In accordance with the governor’s directive, flags will be at half-staff on the Connecticut State Capitol building and all other state-operated buildings, grounds and facilities statewide.

Attorney General William Tong said he is “devastated” for the town of Plainville and Moreau’s family and friends.

“A former Marine and veteran of 35 years with the Plainville Volunteer Fire Department, Firefighter Moreau was the consummate public servant who bravely protected his community the way first responders all across Connecticut do day in and day out,” Tong said in a statement. “My thoughts and prayers are with his family, members of his Plainville Fire family, and with all members of the extended firefighter community across the state.”