The Nassau County highway patrolman who was severely injured while participating in a funeral procession was released from Stony Brook University Hospital amid cheers from his fellow officers — and a passionate plea for roadside safety from the doctor who oversaw his monthlong hospitalization. Michael Hyland, 53, raised his fist as his gurney was loaded into a Nassau police ambulance, sparking even louder applause from the scores of officers who gathered outside the hospital on a cool, breezy morning to wish him well. Read the full story at the link in bio. - - #longisland #longislandny #liny #longislandnewyork #suffolkcountyny #nassaucountyny #police #policeofficer #nassaucounty #reelsig #stonybrook #linkinbio