U.S. Army · United States 
Brian McDonnell
2001
Brian Grady McDonnell served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Brian also served in the U.S. Army. Brian served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Office Brian McDonnell was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
Officer McDonnell was a US Army veteran and had served the New York City Police Department for 15 years, assigned to ESU Truck 1.
Officer McDonnell was a US Army veteran and had served the New York City Police Department for 15 years, assigned to ESU Truck 1.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1983 – 1986
U.S. Army
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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