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Hundreds Come Together to Pray for Det. Steven McDonald at Vigil
People from all over came to show their support for McDonald, who suffered a heart attack last week.
Hundreds of people from Malverne and beyond came to the village Monday night to pray for Det. Steven McDonald, who suffered a heart attack last week.
Malverne residents, fire fighters, fellow police officers and more came out to give their support to the McDonald family. McDonald, who was paralyzed from the neck down after being shot in the line of duty in 1986, is still in critical condition.
According to Newsday, McDonald's wife, Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald, said the prayers were the best thing for her husband.
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McDonald was shot in the spine while chasing a bicycle thief in Central Park in 1986. Even though that act left him paralyzed, McDonald forgave the teen that shot him. Since then, he has spoken all over the country about the power of forgiveness. He has been an inspiration to many.
Hundreds gather for Prayer Vigil for NYPD Detective Steven McDonald https://t.co/LICN5jsUYX pic.twitter.com/A1PFAiNCe3
— SBA (@SBANYPD) January 10, 2017
As you go about your business today, keep #NYPD Det. McDonald & his family in your thoughts as he continues to fight https://t.co/cDE7zKGWR7
— Commissioner O'Neill (@NYPDONeill) January 8, 2017
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