Calverton National Cemetery

I truly appreciate you taking your time to honor my dad and for your kind words. I look every year to see what people write on different memorials, some people he knew and others who never met him but honor his name all this time later. His first grandchild, Grady, was born this May and I look forward to being able to show him that his grandpa is still remembered and honored by people across the country as time goes on.   
-Katie, Brian’s daughter

I did not know Brian, I did have the honor of doing the 911 stair climb in San Diego on 8/31 2024. I want his family and friends to know I read about what an amazing father, husband and a hero even before 911. When doing the stair climb we research the person we are climbing for, and share it with each other. I want his family and friends that those who died that day are not forgotten.🇺🇸💕🇺🇸💕

SPC McDonnell, we're grateful for everything that you've given and we wish that you had been granted more time with loved ones than you received. You and your loved ones deserved more opportunities to build memories together. We wish your surviving loved ones peace and warmth with the confidence that they hold tight to the memories and knowledge of you that so many of us missed out on. Rest in Power

We will never forget.  Thank you for your service.

BRIAN GRADY MCDONNELL

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