Remembering Raymond Moreau: Plainville Pays Tribute To Dedicated Firefighter, US Marine Vet

Those who lose their lives while serving Connecticut are remembered.

Ray Moreau, a firefighter in Plainville

In the wake of Raymond “Ray” Moreau’s death on Sunday, July 27, while fighting a fire in Plainville, state and local officials hope the community will remember that.

Plainville High School’s Tinty Stadium will host a memorial service for Moreau on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

In honor of Lamont’s sacrifice for the state, Governor Ned Lamont has directed that all flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff.

Governor Lamont stated in a statement on Sunday that he was deeply saddened by the loss of Raymond Moreau, a firefighter in Plainville who gave his life in order to serve and protect his community. Firefighters are heroes for taking on these responsibilities, and today’s tragedy serves as yet another reminder of the extreme risk they must endure in the course of their work. I offer my sincere sympathies to Firefighter Moreau’s family and friends, particularly his wife Chris and his coworkers at the Plainville Fire Department, on behalf of the entire State of Connecticut.

Around 6:20 a.m. on Sunday, Moreau was fighting a fire at 45 Maria Road when a fragment of a firetruck escaped and hit him in the leg, seriously injuring him, according to Connecticut State Police.

In New Britain, authorities hurried him to The Hospital of Central Connecticut. According to State Police, Moreau passed away during surgery despite doctors’ best efforts to preserve his life.

In 1990, Moreau, a veteran of the US Marine Corps, joined the Plainville Fire Department. He was committed to bettering his town and serving the people. Tens of thousands of hours were devoted by him to that purpose.

“Firefighter Moreau was a consummate professional, dedicated servant, and will be missed dearly by his friends, family, and community,” the state police stated.

The investigation into Moreau’s death is within the purview of Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime.