Report by Paula Antolini, July 13, 2022, 7:03PM EDT
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ANNOUNCEMENT about the passing of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Chief William Halstead.
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue
With deepest regret, we announce the passing of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Chief William Halstead.
After responding to a call on the evening of Friday, July 8, the chief returned to his home and became ill. Despite the efforts of SHVFR personnel, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Newtown Police Department officers, the #Newtown paramedic, and the Newtown Emergency Communications Center team, Chief Halstead passed shortly after the incident.
Bill Halstead joined SHVFR in January 1965, when he turned 16. He had served as our chief since 1978.
We are grateful for his years of service to his hometown.
Please grant us the space and time to grieve.
We will announce further details when available. If necessary, we can be reached at SandyHook1@sandyhookfire.org.
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Wake and Funeral Arrangements
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue
MEDIA ADVISORY: Calling hours/wake and funeral arrangements for SHVFR Chief William Halstead have been announced.
Carpooling is strongly suggested for anyone planning to pay their respects on Thursday and/or Friday, July 14-15.
Additionally, if you cannot get to #Newtown on Friday morning, the funeral Mass will be livestreamed. We thank St. Rose of Lima – Newtown CT for making this possible.
Click through the link below for full details:
https://yourfirstdue.com/…/halstead_wake_and_funeral…
With our ongoing thanks for support and strength during these difficult days.
—the Officers and Members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company
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Preparing Sandy Hook apparatus for Chief Halstead’s funeral procession.
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue is at Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
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The Newtown Family of Firefighters came together on July 12th to prepare Sandy Hook apparatus for Chief Halstead’s funeral procession.
Thank you for the assistance!
Newtown Hook & LadderBotsford Fire RescueHawleyville Volunteer Fire Company #1Dodgingtown Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1. Inc.
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Update: Calling hours/wake and funeral arrangements
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue
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***UPDATED*** MEDIA ADVISORY
Calling hours/wake and funeral arrangements for SHVFR Chief William Halstead have been announced.
We have updated our media release and ask that anyone planning to attend the calling hours tomorrow and/or the funeral Friday morning read this updated announcement.
We respectfully request that media also read this release. Your staging area Friday morning has been updated.
Click through the link below for full details:
https://yourfirstdue.com/…/sandy_hook_fire__rescue…
With our ongoing thanks to family, friends, and everyone for the continued support and strength you are offering.
—the Officers and Members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company
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