HAL BRUNO PASSES AWAY
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It is with deep sadness that we advise you that Hal Bruno has passed away this evening.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In coordination with his family, the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation, where Hal served as Chairman for many years, and currently Chairman Emeritus, will be issuing a full release with all details tomorrow.
I had the distinct pleasure to be friends with Hal – and know of just some of all the wonderful things he did for so many, but one of my personal favorite joys (gifts) from Hal was to hear his first hand stories from his days in Chicago-and the fact that he was on the scene at the infamous Our Lady of Angels Fire that killed 92 children and 3 nuns. For those younger readers of The Secret List, here is Hal’s account of that fire:
Throughout his distinguished career as a political analyst and journalist, Hal remained very active in the fire service community. He served as an active volunteer Firefighter (receiving numerous awards and recognitions) over a period of 40 years. He has wrote the monthly “Fire Politics” column for Firehouse magazine since the magazine was founded in 1976. A professional journalist for over 50 years, he retired in 1999 as Political Director of ABC News. Before joining ABC, he worked for Newsweek magazine for 18 years in several top editorial positions. A native of Chicago, and a very well known and popular CFD Fan, Hal began his journalism career while a student at the University of Illinois. After graduation in 1950, he worked as a reporter and sports editor.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will have much more official information about the memorial service, and about Hal tomorrow.
Rest in Peace Hal.
BillyG
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