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Firefighters Hailed By Governor Rell At Memorial
Event
The
public official who was highly instrumental in
the creation of the memorial dedicated to fallen
firefighters was honored during the annual
memorial service Oct. 17 at the Fire Academy in
Windsor Locks.
Expressing appreciation for the citation she
received, Gov. M. Jodi Rell declared, “This
memorial serves as a permanent reminder of the
bravery and dedication of all of our fallen
firefighters. It also serves as a place where we
can pay our respects — and perhaps find peace.”
The Governor explained that the annual memorial
service provides an opportunity not only to
recognize the men and women who lost their lives
in the line of duty but also honor “the
firefighters who continue to serve throughout
the state.”
Noting that there are more than 26,000 career
and volunteer firefighters in
Connecticut’s largest cities and smallest towns,
Mrs. Rell asked that people pause every so often
and recognize “the tremendous job” performed by
these men and women.
In closing, Mrs. Rell told the audience, “We
have an obligation to remember the fallen heroes
not just today, but every day.”
Atty. Gen. Richard Blumenthal, in brief remarks,
paid tribute to the firefighters who lost their
lives in the line of duty. He praised the
day-to-day around the clock work of Connecticut
firefighters.
Six additional names were added to the honor
roll, bringing the total to 313. The latest
names etched in the panels surrounding the black
granite Memorial are: Maurice F. Fitzgerald,
Waterbury Fire Dept., Nov. 23, 1925; Henry F.
Gabianelli, Paugasset H&L Co. #4, Nov. 22, 1968;
Kenneth J. Jeffrey, U.S. Sub. Base Fire Dept.,
Dec 31, 2003; Noel B. Raston, Mansfield Vol.
Fire Co., Oct 17, 1961; Gerald F. Schumann,
Madison Hose Co. #1, March 16, 2003; and Robert
A. Griffin, Prospect Volunteer Fire Dept., March
13, 2004.
The
public official who was highly instrumental in
the creation of the memorial dedicated to fallen
firefighters was honored during the annual
memorial service Oct. 17 at the Fire Academy in
Windsor Locks.