Steven McDonald

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Steven McDonald is a third-generation New York Police Department detective who was shot in the line of duty by three bullets fired by a 15 year old boy he was questioning about bicycle thefts in Central Park, New York City, on July 12, 1986. One of the bullets that hit him shattered his spine, paralyzing him from the neck down and leaving him quadriplegic. He is the most seriously injured New York City Police officer to survive his injuries. During his recovery in Bellevue Hospital, Father Mychal F. Judge became one of his, wife Patti Ann's and son Conor's greatest friends until Father Mychal's death in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Steven identified Father Mychal's body on the evening of September 11. He has become a noted public speaker, notably on behalf of the NYPD, peace initiatives in Northern Ireland, and with the U.S. Navy (he was a hospital corpsman) and speaking with students about violence and forgiveness.

His wife of over twenty years, Patricia Ann McDonald was elected Mayor of Malverne on Long Island in March 2007. [1]

[edit] Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award

The New York Rangers of the NHL established the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award in his honor following the 1987-88 season. Detective McDonald personally presents the Ranger with a trophy and a $25,000 check (in the player's name) made out to the Steven McDonald Foundation. [2]

Winner	Season
Brandon Dubinsky	2007-08
Jed Ortmeyer	2006-07
Henrik Lundqvist	2005-06
Jed Ortmeyer	2003-04
Matthew Barnaby	2002-03
Sandy McCarthy	2001-02
Sandy McCarthy	2000-01
Adam Graves	1999-00
Adam Graves	1998-99
Wayne Gretzky	1997-98
Brian Leetch	1996-97
Mark Messier	1995-96
Mark Messier	1994-95
Adam Graves	1993-94
Adam Graves	1992-93
Adam Graves	1991-92
Jan Erixon	1990-91
John Vanbiesbrouck and Kelly Kisio	1989-90
Tony Granato	1988-89
Jan Erixon	1987-88