 | Sergeant Brian V. McDonnell
San Francisco Police Department
California
Wednesday, February 18, 1970 |
After reading about the SFPD Unions attempt to prosecute the perpetrators for your death Sgt McDonnell, I felt compelled to send belated condolences to you and to your family.
My relatives also lost their dad, William Moroney, to gunfire from the WUO/BLA as he worked as a Brinks guard at the 1st Brinks robbery in June 2nd 1981 in Inwood Manhattan and his partner was permanently disabled. Donald Weems was convicted for his murder as well as for the murder of Sgt O Grady in the October 1981 Brinks robbery, and Bernutine Dorhn was only convicted of Contempt of Court.My Deepest Sympathies to your family. pat
citizen
2009-08-26
To Sgt. Brian McDonnell, his loved ones, and his fellow officers with SFPD:
On this the thirty-ninth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.
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, Brian. I am so humbled by your valor and service.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Brian gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 18, 1970. Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
2009-02-18
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
The terrorists who murdered you will never be allowed to rest or distance themselves from the evil they have caused.
May God bless you and your family, and may you rest in peace. P. Warren
2008-10-09
I just learned about the circumstances of Sgt McDonnell's death, while reading some historical information. My condolences to his family and my thanks for his loyal service as a fellow policeman. Officer Ken Haney
Jackson Police Dept
2008-10-05
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-11
"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-06
SGT MCDONNELL, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
2007-08-07
Sgt. McDonnell,
On today, the 35th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Francisco.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
2005-02-18
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