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According to the Library Journal, “On a summer day in 1986 Steven McDonald,
a New York Police Department police officer, was patrolling his Central Park
beat when a teenager whom he approached shot him, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. This book, with its alternating
voices, recounts how Steven and Patti Ann have survived the incident and its aftermath."
One reader of the Steven
McDonald Story said, “The story of Steven McDonald and his family is simultaneous heartbreaking and exhilarating.
His capacity for forgiveness stretches the boundaries of human imagination and puts many of us to shame. In the book, the
McDonalds discuss their friendship with actress Maureen O'Hara who states that her dream is to one day march with Officer
McDonald the entire length of New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Let's hope and pray it’s not too
long before modern medicine works the miracle that will make her dream a reality.”
Another reader of the Steven
McDonald Story said, “This book inspired me so much that after reading it I resolved never to be ungrateful
again and live life with a sense of value for it. The faith of Mr Steven and his wife is amazing. They are indeed remarkable
people. The book is written in a very simple manner and touches the heart because of the truthfulness in it. I hope God keeps
giving these two people strength to keep going on. This book has made me realize how lucky I am to have so much.”
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From the History
of the New York Police Department There was not material change, then, until September of this year, when the Common council
resolved to double the Watch on account of the increase in crime. In May, 1799, Mr. Culbertson, who had been the Captain from
the time of the evacuation, died and Mr. Van Wart was appointed in his place. In 1801, a second Captain was appointed, the
number of men being then seventy-two. The duties of the police were discharged by three Justices, appointed for the purpose
by the Council of appointment, and removable at pleasure. The chancellor, Justices of the Supreme Court, and Members of the
Common council, as conservators of the peace, might attend and assist the Police Justices. A court was held every day, except
Sunday; at which one, at least, of the Justices, and the Police clerk, were inconstant attendance at sunrise every morning
to take cognizance of offences committed against the good order and peace of the city.
Source: Our Police Protectors Holice and Debbie
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