William V. McDonagh served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years and 11 months. William served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Trooper William McDonagh was shot and killed after responding to a dispute at 9:45 pm. While en route to the call, the suspect shot and killed his girlfriend, who had called for police assistance. When Trooper McDonagh arrived, he was shot and killed by the suspect. Backup units arrived and shot and killed the suspect, who refused to drop his weapon. Trooper McDonagh was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and had served with the New York State Police for two years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Trooper McDonagh gave the New York State Police 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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