In Memory of Michael McDonnell

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When Michael was attending Brooklyn Tech HS I was living in East Flatbush. I did not know Michael, but he was at the same HS my dad attended in the early 1940s. My Dad graduated HS, Served in the USN during WWII, Graduated College, Married, had 10 children, and died an old man. I wish that Michael had been able to do all those things. (Whether he would have chosen all that or not, I am sorry that he did not get the chance.) I hope that his family has found peace in the years since 911. (Proud Navy Mom)

*** Posted by Tori Smith on 2011-09-11 ***

As the anniversary of 9/11 draws near my thoughts are repeatedly drawn to Jason Mcdonnell. I don't know this person, but the insistence of his name appearing in my thoughts led me to Google his name, and I was then led to this site for Michael McDonnell. If there is a Jason who knows Michael, many kind and loving thoughts are directed to him, and he should know that everything is A-okay. My own personal thoughts and wishes of love and peace are also being directed to the many people whose lives this person touched.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2010-09-05 ***

I knew Michael way back when we were in grade school, PS 163 in Brooklyn. He always had a smile on his face and tried to make you laugh as well! We did some crazy things back then, but he always managed to make me get the blame! :-) When I found out he was lost on 9/11, I cried for hours! He was a great friend to me back then! I am so mad and upset! I was robbed of the chance to meet him later on in life, deprived of his social humor and kindness. It's not fair! I'm sorry, Michael, so very sorry I never got a chance to say "goodbye"! I will always remember you for being a stand up guy! One day we will meet again my friend! Rest in peace.

Anthony Barben

*** Posted by Anthony Barben on 2009-09-11 ***

Hi. I worked with Mike at BPA in the City close to 20 years ago. He was an auditor ... funny ... wise cracking ... very smart ... a go getter.... God bless you and your family, Mike.

*** Posted by geraldine moloney on 2008-09-11 ***

It is so strange to hear that many years ago now my old friend Michael was one of the people lost on 9-11. He was the sweetest, funniest guy in the world, and I remember many times hiding on the roof of the school, him in a leather jacket and rock shirt. I am very saddened to hear of this seven years after the fact. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.

*** Posted by Walter Ocner on 2008-04-16 ***

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*** Posted by Donald Oudeans JR on 2008-03-19 ***

My thoughts and prayers are with Michael's loved ones. May your pain and grief ease in time.

*** Posted by Denise Mc Donnell (Ireland) on 2007-11-14 ***

We got together for a "reunion" this weekend some High School buds of mine and me. I don't know what it was about going to Brooklyn Tech but even 20 years later it was like I saw them all yesturday. So it just makes it that much harder to know that we will not see Mike again, because you know that he would be right there with us talking trash and trading jibes. Those of us there took a moment to remember Mike, while it was sad, we also know that Mike was right there with us egging us on. God Bless! Liz

*** Posted by Elizabeth Broad-Mueller on 2006-09-22 ***

Last year, during our 20th High School reunion, myself and several other Technites learned that Mike was one of the victims of the WTC and the attack on our beloved country. Needless to say, we were all devasted to learn that Mike, who we shared our youth with, was gone. I didn't know if Mike had married, if he had children or what occupation he held. But I do know know this...Michael McDonald was GREAT person with a great sense of humor and who loved life. He was smart and he was sensitive. And 20 years later, I can still see his smiling face. I see him in some Rock Bands tee shirt and a fake leather jacket which was wide open, even on freezing days because he was too cool to be cold. I see that "Elvis" hairstyle that he wore and wouldn't change no matter how much I insulted him about it. I remember him in Ft. Green park and in the pizza joint and in the lunchroom and yes, every now and then, I remember actually seeing him in class! ( I was the attendance problem, not he!) We were friends and Mike was a good one.
So if Mike has a wife and perhaps even children, with Elvis hairdo's and leather jackets, know, that there are people who knew him when he was 16 and those people loved him and will never forget him and like you, God blessed us with having Mike in our lives too.

Brooklyn Tech, Class of 1985

*** Posted by Jacqueline (Munford) Harrison on 2006-09-11 ***

Michael was a big part of my high school years at Brooklyn Tech. He was funny and smart and always quick with an observant sarcastic remark. I cherished the many memories I shared with him and our other buds and even more so now that I've learned of his departure. Today I am saddened, but I'm also happy that it is probably because of him that the rest of the tech friends will be getting together this weekend to reunite and reminisce - and remember our Mike.

*** Posted by Debby Fortyz Mendizabal on 2006-09-11 ***

Mike,
It's been many years since our Brooklyn Tech days, and I never thought we'd have a reunion in this way. You are a great guy and I'm appreciative of the time our group spent together during our formative years,learning about life and talking about the furture. And although you are no longer with us in body, your spirit lives on with all the poeple who lives you've touch in different ways, and in that way your dreams and hopes for the furture live on. Piece out and see you on the other side. Anthony Whiteman.

*** Posted by Anthony Whiteman on 2006-09-11 ***

here i am sitting here on a december day just before christmas 2003 thinking of my cousin michael. i miss him so much and yet i never really know him except when we were kids growing up in brooklyn. i just want him to know i love him very much and and miss him very much and if i could have anything for christmas this year is to know him better than i did and would wish he was here with us like should be. i am not good at this, i just needed to share my thoughts. i will always love and miss you. merry christmas. you will always be in my heart. love, your cousin, donald

*** Posted by donald oudeans jr on 2003-12-05 ***

I have no idea if anyone will read this but i felt the need to post a message here anyway. I miss Michael everyday. If i think about him being gone too much i feel like i won't be able to go on with the rest of my life without seeing his face or hearing his voice. He was a great brother. So funny and always fun to be around. I have great memories of him. All the memories that are being made without him now make me so sad. Sometimes things happen and i wish i could tell him. I love him and miss him so much.

*** Posted by Denise McDonnell on 2003-11-09 ***

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