Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear comrade,

I remember that night as if it were yesterday. I was working a 4pm to 1 am shift at the Midtown South precinct detective squad when the call came in to assist Bronx Homicide with the investigation of your death. There is no greater tragedy than the senseless murder of a young and promising officer. RIP Officer McDonald.

Detective(retired)NYPD, Officer Edward W
Birmingham, Alabama Police Department

September 29, 2009

I'll never forget that night and I'll never forget you. Rest In Peace Sean.

Sgt(ret) Carlos L Maysonet
NYPD

March 15, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer McDonald and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

March 9, 2009

I worked with sean in the 44 pct . What a great human being and family man, and a dedicated police officer that wanted to help society.Sean you will not be forgotten and i am sure that in heaven you are looking down to let us know that you are fine.God bless you my brother, not only in blue,but as my friend.

police officer 44 pct

March 1, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR POLICE AND MILITARY SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 16, 2008

On a Nov 1994 ride-along with NYPD with a Boston Police Sgt, the officers spoke all night about Sean McDonald and they were devastated. His name kept coming up throughout the 4-12 shift. His brothers in blue vowed to never forget, and I am sure they have not forgotten. It was something to hear them memorialize officer McDonald, and this was 8 months after the event. It was like it had happened yesterday. That kind of brotherhood in blue was and is impressive. This ride-along was at the 44 pct.

former st/fed pros. Davis C Bruce

March 7, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 2, 2008

Thanks for the memories Cuz

Many good times in New York.

I Knew you would turn out good .A ture Hero

R Murphy
Family from Birmingham England

October 12, 2007

SEAN THERE ISNT A DAY THAT GOES BY I DONT THINK ABOUT YOU MY FRIEND. I REMEMBER THOSE DAYS CHANGING NEXT TO EACH OTHER SHARING STORIES AND SUCH. I HOPE ONE DAY TO SEE YOU AGAIN... YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED ....

DET. JOSEPH GIACULLI RET
NYPD

March 26, 2007

SEAN, YOU'VE BEEN MY MOTIVATION SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE. I VISITED YOU IN D.C. FOR YOUR 10 YEAR MEMORIAL. I ONLY WISH THAT I COULD ONE DAY HAVE YOUR COURAGE TO FACE EVIL THE WAY YOU DID ON THAT HORRIBLE DAY. THAT 4X12 AND THAT WEEK WERE VERY HARD ON ALL OF US. TO THIS DAY, YOU WERE THE ONLY MEMBER OF ANY SGD OR TEAM NOT TO SIGN OUT. I ONLY HOPE ONE DAY I'LL BE HOLDING THE PEN FOR. I MISS BIG GUY.

SGT. MICHAEL O'ROURKE
NYPD 52 SGD-FORMER 44 PCT MOS

March 19, 2007

Sean, I didn't know you but please know that everything you have done is greatly appreciated. To your wife and kids, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sean was taken to heaven to continue being the best he could be at the right hand of God. Knowing that officers like Sean are in heaven makes it easier knowing when we get there Heaven will be the safest place there is. God and Officers...it will be the best of the best!!
God Bless!!!

Patti Dobyns
Security Officer-Lewis-Clark State College

March 11, 2007

I remember when Sean was a pup. He always wanted to be in the army and I knew one day he would. I never knew how much he wanted to be a cop but we grew up in a civil service area and I guess I wasn't surprised that he would be a cop. Brother Sean you made the ultimate sacrifice and for that you will never be forgotten. I will always remember you as the little kid on the block....the teenage bottle boy in the deli and most importantly as the brave cop that will always be standing watch to keep heaven safe. I miss you Sean

Det Brendan QUigley (ret)
NYPD 25th precinct

August 24, 2006

To Officer Sean McDonald his wife and children, and his loved ones:

On this the twelth anniversary week of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. I am so saddened that your life was taken at such a young age by such a senseless, despicable act.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.

Officer McDonald, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Sean McDonald.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Officer McDonald gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 15, 1994.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 16, 2006

Sean,
I remember how much you wanted to be a cop when we were stationed together at Ft Riley, Kansas. May God bless you and your family.

Deputy Walls
Richland County Sheriff Department

February 21, 2006

Rest easy brother,we will take it from here.Always remember: YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

Tactical Officer S.Harris #381
Cicero PD,Cicero IL. Gang Crimes Div.

September 16, 2005

Your locker is still there brother...I think of you everytime I pass it.

Police Officer
The Mighty 44...NYPD

September 15, 2005

I'LL NEVER FORGET THE NIGHT YOU LEFT US ALL. YOU WERE STANDING GUARD ON SHAKESPEARE AVE LIKE A MARINE AT GITMO. YOU WERE GREAT COP WITH A GREAT FUTURE BUT THE ANIMALS HAD OTHER PLANS FOR YOU. REST IN MY MAN AND WILL THROUGH BACK A COUPLE OF PINTS WHEN WE MEET AGAIN.

PO
NYPD RETIRED

August 22, 2005

I can't believe it's been 11 years since you left us. Rather than remember how you died I prefer to think about the last conversation we had which was about 15 minutes before tragedy struck. You were so exited about taking your son to the St. Patricks parade. You were a good Dad, a good man and a good cop. You will never be forgotten. Rest easy till we see you at the big return roll call.

P.O. Scott Welsh
NYPD

June 15, 2005

rest in peace sir your duty is over patrol the hevens\

June 12, 2005

May God continue to grant you eternal rest and bring comfort and peace to your loved ones.

Hero!

January 12, 2005

ALTHOUGH I NEVER KNEW YOU I'VE HEARD ENOUGH STORIES AROUND THE 44 TO SAY YOU ARE MISSED AND RESPECTED BY ALL. I TOUCH THE PHOTO OF YOU ON YOUR LOCKER BEFORE EVERY TOUR SO YOU WATCH OVER US YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD

December 22, 2004

I along with four other officers packed in to a rmp and were the second car on the scene that fatal night.I will never forget it and I will never forget you Sean. Your locker was next to mine and every tour for ten years I was reminded of the dangers and of your sacrifice. I love you Bro. Rest In Peace.

Sgt Carlos L Maysonet
NYPD

September 2, 2004

Officer Mcdonald worked and ended his watch in the South Bronx. He was a proud member of the 44th Precinct where we still have his locker with his name on it today. Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
NYPD