Officer Raymond Hahn, 60, died on 6/14/18 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a year long battle with cancer. Hahn was a 31-year veteran on the force, most recently working the last 12 years as a communications officer in the dispatch center. Earlier in his career, Hahn served as the department’s only canine handler from 1990 to 1995. Hahn in more recent years worked in a ground support position with the department’s Dive Team, where he was still an active member. His personnel file includes numerous letters of thanks from residents, as well as commendations that he earned during his policing career, many with his K9 partner “Thunder.” Hahn was awarded the Life Saving Award from the CT Department of Public Safety for an incident in December 2003. After responding to Route 8 for an overturned vehicle, Ray and an on-duty State Trooper rescued the entrapped driver from the crashed vehicle and provided Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) until medical assistance arrived. The driver survived the incident and made a full recovery. Ray Hahn began his career with the police department in 1986. Ray’s dedication to serving his community began in 1974 when he joined the Trumbull Center Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. He served there for thirteen (13) years and attained the rank of Captain before being hired as a police officer. His volunteer career also included a three (3) year term with the Trumbull Emergency Medical Service starting in 1977, shortly after the service was founded. Ray leaves behind his wife Justinein his home surrounded by his loving family. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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