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David S. Feller Superintendent of Schools North Merrick UFSD
Nassau County Council of School Superintendents
March 18, 2015

16. New York State Senate Honors Veteran Bill Halleran
The NYSenate Passes Legislative Resolution Memorializing Life of Pearl Harbor Survivor and WWII Veteran, William Halleran
The New York State Senate passed a legislative resolution to honor the life of WWII veteran and Merokean, William "Bill" Halleran. Halleran passed away in December at the age of 93.
The initative will make sure that Halleran's accomplishments and record of service will forever be part of the New York State Senate’s official record.
“Bill Halleran was a very special person who loved his country and community and served them both with distinction. Whether it was as a member of the Navy, as an American Legion member, or a volunteer fireman, Bill never hesitated to lend a helping hand to those in need. I’m pleased that the Senate paid tribute to an incredible man who leaves behind an incredible legacy.“

18. Bill Halleran, Pearl Harbor survivor, dies December 10, :24 PM

19. Until his last hours, Bill Halleran, a survivor of the devastating Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, worked to keep alive the memory of one of history's most pivotal moments.
But not long before he was to participate in a ceremony last week commemorating the 70th anniversary of the attack, Halleran, 93, suffered a stroke and never recovered, according to his son, Scott Halleran. He died Friday morning at Nassau University Medical Center, his son said.
Halleran, who was aboard the cruiser Phoenix the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, had a clear view of the sinking of the battleship Arizona.
"I was with the executive officer when I heard the first explosion," the North Merrick resident told Newsday last week. "I said, 'Hell, this is the real thing. We're at war.' “
Halleran said he raced to prepare for battle and had no time to find his brother, Charlie, a fellow crew member stationed near the bow. His brother, who also survived the attack, died three years ago.
Years later, Halleran became determined that the United States should never forget the surprise attack and helped organize a Long Island chapter of a Pearl Harbor survivors organization. He said last week he was one of only three members left.

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