A third-generation cop, McDonald remained on active duty following his devastating injury, serving as a goodwill ambassador for the NYPD who attended events, gave speeches and counseled troubled kids.
He traveled to war-torn regions including the Middle East, Northern Ireland and Bosnia, and met with the late Pope John Paul II and Nelson Mandela.
McDonald was also the first person in wheelchair to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and in 1991 threatened a boycott unless organizers let other people with disabilities also join the procession.
McDonald was working an undercover patrol in Central Park, investigating a rash of bicycle robberies, when he chased down three suspects near the iconic boathouse on July 12, 1986.
Had the honor of meeting him at the Queens Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick's day lunch in March. No one defined courage, forgiveness and dignity more than him. He will not be forgotten.
He traveled to war-torn regions including the Middle East, Northern Ireland and Bosnia, and met with the late Pope John Paul II and Nelson Mandela.
McDonald was also the first person in wheelchair to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and in 1991 threatened a boycott unless organizers let other people with disabilities also join the procession.
McDonald was working an undercover patrol in Central Park, investigating a rash of bicycle robberies, when he chased down three suspects near the iconic boathouse on July 12, 1986.
Wish I spelled his name "Steven" correctly (I need an edit button)
McDonald made a point of forgiving the kid who shot him...better man than me...
My prayers go out for him and his family...
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RIP to a good man.
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