Due to the sensitive nature of the photos on the following pages; and with sincere consideration and respect for the family of Raymond Barrett, 62, of West Milford,who died Sunday, March 9, 2008 while volunteering with the Apshawa Fire Company #1, fighting a house fire in West Milford,New Jersey

Raymond Barrett was operating a hose-line inside the structure when he collapsed, he was removed from the burning building by fellow firefighters. CPR was immediately administered on Barrett at the scene, and while en route to the hospital.
He served in the Army and was stationed in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967 in the 2nd Batallion 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One). He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, the Combat Infantry Badge and other State and County Medals. He was also a member of the Walkill Valley Vietnam Veterans of America.

Raymond was a volunteer for 31 years and former Chief of the Apshawa Volunteer Fire Company #1.
A funeral service was held 10 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2008 at the Echo Lake Baptist Church, in West Milford. Raymond Barrett will be buried at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle NJ Veterans Cemetery in Arneytown.