The state House of Representatives observed a moment of silence today for the six people who died in the February 7 Kleen Energy power plant blast in Middletown.<\/p>\n
“It was an explosion that was heard around the world,” said Rep. Joseph Serra, D-Middletown.<\/p>\n
Rep. Marilyn Giuliano, R-Old Saybrook, singled out Raymond Dobratz, a pipe fitter from her hometown who died in the blast, while Rep. Linda Orange, D-Colchester, spoke about Ronald Crabb, a personal friend. Crabb, of Colchester, was also a pipe fitter.<\/p>\n
Also killed in the blast were Peter Chepulis, of Thomaston; Chris Walter, of Florissant, Mo., and Roy Rushton, of Hamilton, Ontario. Peter Haskell, of New Durham, N.H., died of injuries from the explosion. <\/p>\n
Firefighters from South Fire District in Middletown were also honored during the House session. The firefighters were first responders to the blast, and Rep. James O’Rourke III, D-Cromwell, said the state was lucky that a well-trained, professional fire department dealt with the devestating situation. <\/p>\n
“It takes a lot of bravery to go into a scene like that not knowing what’s going to come next,” O’Rourke said. <\/p>\n
The tragic Kleen Energy blast brought the issue of work place safety to the forefront, noted Rep. Matthew Lesser, D-Middletown. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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