Windsor Locks in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Connecticut Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 7, 2018
1. Connecticut Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial
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Connecticut Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial. .
Connecticut Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial. The design of the Memorial was conceived by the Connecticut Firefighters Memorial Committee and incorporates a plaza-like setting featuring a brick patio in the form of a Maltese cross, the universal symbol of the fire service. The centerpiece of the Memorial is a six-foot by twelve-foot, 13-ton polished impala black granite stone bearing the likeness of four firefighters fighting a blaze; Lieutenant Paul J. Walsh of the New Britain Fire Department designed the artist's rendition of the firefighters. The Memorial centerpiece rests upon a base of concrete and gray granite to which are affixed stone panels with the engraved names of those Connecticut firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. Names of those who made the supreme sacrifice have been placed in random order. This requires visitors to look through many panels in order to locate the name of a colleague or loved one. Each panel is also numbered to help in locating a specific name. Atop the base, in front of the centerpiece, is an eternal flame to acknowledge and honor this group of brave and noble firefighters. It ensures their memory will never be extinguished. Surrounding the Memorial stone are eight granite benches representing the eight counties within Connecticut. , This beautiful Memorial was unveiled and dedicated on August 18, 2002. Then-Lieutenant Governor M. Jodi Rell played a major role in raising nearly $250,000 through private donations and state funding to design, build and maintain the Memorial. In her keynote address during the dedication ceremony, Governor Rell spoke of the value of having a permanent place to honor Connecticut's fallen firefighters. She also applauded the many dedicated firefighters and residents whose contributions allowed this lasting tribute to become a reality.
Connecticut Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial
The design of the Memorial was conceived by the Connecticut Firefighters Memorial Committee and incorporates a plaza-like setting featuring a brick patio in the form of a Maltese cross, the universal symbol of the fire service. The centerpiece of the Memorial is a six-foot by twelve-foot, 13-ton polished impala black granite stone bearing the likeness of four firefighters fighting a blaze; Lieutenant Paul J. Walsh of the New Britain Fire Department designed the artist's rendition of the firefighters. The Memorial centerpiece rests upon a base of concrete and gray granite to which are affixed stone panels with the engraved names of those Connecticut firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. Names of those who made the supreme sacrifice have been placed in random order. This requires visitors to look through many panels in order to locate the name of a colleague or loved one. Each panel is also numbered to help in locating a specific name. Atop the base, in front of the centerpiece, is an eternal flame to acknowledge and honor this group of brave and noble firefighters. It ensures their memory will never be extinguished. Surrounding the Memorial stone are eight granite benches representing the eight counties within Connecticut.
This beautiful Memorial was
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unveiled and dedicated on August 18, 2002. Then-Lieutenant Governor M. Jodi Rell played a major role in raising nearly $250,000 through private donations and state funding to design, build and maintain the Memorial. In her keynote address during the dedication ceremony, Governor Rell spoke of the value of having a permanent place to honor Connecticut's fallen firefighters. She also applauded the many dedicated firefighters and residents whose contributions allowed this lasting tribute to become a reality.
Erected 2002.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is August 18, 2002.
Location. 41° 56.778′ N, 72° 41.157′ W. Marker is in Windsor Locks in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is on Perimeter Road 1½ miles west of South Street (Connecticut Route 75), on the right when traveling west. Located at the Connecticut Fire Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks CT 06096, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
