New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, March 15, 1994
Reflections for Police Officer Sean A. McDonald
RIP Sean, may god watch over your family for eternity.This city should remember your sacrifice for ever.you will not be forgotten by those who know what the job is about.Bless you in heaven brother
Sgt. K Ford NYPD retired
July 7, 2023
Sean....We don't forget. 29 years ago we lost you. You exhibited incredible bravery and dedication that night. You made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you.
John Duffy
(NYPD Ret. Capt.) 44 Plt. Cmdr. on that tragic night.
March 16, 2023
Rest in peace hero.
J.R.
March 15, 2023
PO Sean McDonald was the class right before mine. The hero I never got to serve with. Yet somehow felt he was always with us in the 44. His memory kept alive with honor and love by my fellow brothers and sisters in the 44. A terrible loss felt by so many yet never forgotten!
God bless you and your family Sean. RIP
PO Brian J Stas(ret)
NYPD
December 9, 2022
Rest in Peace, Sean. I will never Forget.
(Ret)Sergeant Carlos Maysonet
NYPD 44pct.
March 15, 2022
Rest In Peace Hero
Police Officer Joseph Plescia
NYPD
September 16, 2021
It absolutely sickens me how anybody that kills a young officer in the line of duty or otherwise gets parole they should get the death penalty PERIOD!!!!!!! As the brother of an officer and friend of lost officers families there should be no question about this by the Governor or Mayor of our city. God bless those lost and those on duty.
Anthony Curatola 159 Ret. FDNY-EMS
FDNY-EMSC
March 15, 2021
2021 you are not forgotten. Enjoyed working with you.
Det. Anthony Young (Retired)
NYPD
March 15, 2021
Sean you are not forgotten. It's been 27 years since we lost a great man on that terrible night. Thank you for your incredible bravery and dedication. You made the ultimate sacrifice.
John Duffy (NYPD Ret. Capt.)
44 Plt. Cmdr. on that tragic night.
March 15, 2021
Rest in Peace Officer McDonald. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the McDonald Family and the NYPD.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
January 22, 2021
Sleep in heavenly peace thank you for your service
Mark Mottola
March 15, 2020
Remembering Sean. Great Man/Police Officer
Detective (Retired) Young
NYPD
March 15, 2020
I just graduated the NYPD police academy at the time of Police Officer Sean McDonalds senseless murder..We all attended his wake ... I often thought of this young man in my years with the NYPD. This year 2019 I retired , you can’t help “feel wow I made it”.. a bittersweet feeling when you know far too many brother s and sisters didn’t make it...I did 26 years and some odd days all the while mostly in uniform..With that said ...God bless Sean and God bless every man and woman that is willing uphold a solemn oath and to put on a uniform whereby a critical decision is made to stand up against evil and lay his/her life down for a fellow citizen at a moment’s notice.....
Detective Richard Dowd
NYPD
December 6, 2019
Sergeant Jeffrey B. Chervil, NYPD 047 Pct. U.S Army veteran
Sergeant
NYPD
March 17, 2019
I remember this well I had 4 years on the job , God bless and keep you Sean .
PO Scott Fischer
NYPD (retired)
March 16, 2019
I remember this well I only had about four years on the job when this happened . God bless and keep you my brother .
PO Scott Fischer
NYPD (retired)
March 16, 2019
25 years have passed since your made the ultimate sacrifice. I think about you often Sean. We had fun as youngsters working in the deli. May you continue to rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten
Det Brendan Quigley (ret)
NYPD
March 15, 2019
Officer McDonald,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
March 15, 2019
Sean..RIP in Heaven. Hard to believe it's been a quarter of a century since that terrible night. It was 25 years ago tonight that we lost you. You performed an extreme act of bravery and gave the ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.
John Duffy (NYPD Ret. Capt.)
44 Plt. Cmdr. on that fateful night
March 15, 2019
Rest in peace Officer Mcdonald. My dad served out of the 102nd precinct from 1928 until1966.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 14, 2019
To the family, friends and colleagues of Officer McDonald: I proudly mailed my NO PAROLE letter today. I am very sorry for your loss; that you have to relive your pain, with each new parole board hearing. To Officer McDonald: Thank You for your service to our country; your sacrifice for your community! You are a Forever hero! God Bless You All
Allie Wroten
Proudly Supporting All L.E.O.’s
Wife of a Corrections Deputy
October 19, 2018
Officer McDonald,
On today, the 24th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army as a member of the 1st Infantry Division-“The Big Red One.” And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 15, 2018
Rest in peace my brother. Thanking you again for your heroism and sacrifice on that fateful dark day.
May you always watch over your loving family and the NYPD.
Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)
March 15, 2018
Preparing for your memorial service at Christ the King, next week.
Lived in the Nelson Av. block where you fell, so bravely while serving my community.
God Bless you. May God hold you in his hands until we meet again. The community salutes you!!
With you in mind I later founded "The 4 +44 Police Officers Outstanding Service Award" with
Community Board #4 and The New York Yankees.
Ms. D Lee Ezell.
Community Advocate, Ms. D Lee Ezell
Community Resident
March 12, 2018
R.I.P. My Brother
Gerard Keane Det Retired NYPD
Bronx Narcotics
March 15, 2017
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