 |
Tuesday's Daily News will be chock full of good stuff -- nurses in the 'burbs who let maggots frolic in their patients' wounds; developments in the "Boy in the Bag" case; a frightening murder near a North Philly Rite Aid; Susanna Foo talks about community service; Bill Cosby yells at the black community again.
(Actually, on second thought, "good stuff" is probably the wrong choice of words there. How about, "The Daily News will be chock full of -- Holy Hell! What the hell is wrong with this city?!")
On a somewhat lighter note, it is also the day we hand out the fabled George Fencl Award. (Quick aside: Fencl was a civil affairs inspector in the 60s and 70s. Widely admired hero to many.) The top honor this year went to the commissioner's chief of staff, Kim Byrd. While Byrd's win has stirred up some controversy, I'm opting to use this space to focus on one hell of a runner-up. 
Every year, Simone and I take turns writing about the main winner and the runners-up. This year, I had a the pleasure of writing about Capt. Daniel MacDonald. You can find his profile here. MacDonald grew up in Frankford in the 70s in a family of war vets and Philly cops. He followed his heart and his bloodlines to dual careers in the Army and the Philly PD.
MacDonald has spent the past few months kicking ass in the 12th District, historically one of the city's most violent districts. Next year, he'll ship out to Iraq for a return trip; he spent 10 months in Baghdad from 2004 to 2005. MacDonald also trained and was a close friend of fellow boy in blue Gennaro Pellegrini, who was killed in Iraq a few months after MacDonald finished his first tour.
MacDonald looks, sounds and acts like a guy you would cast in the role of a hero if you were filming a movie. He's a captain who runs and bikes around his district like he's just one of the guys and mingles with local residents while puffing on a cigar outside his headquarters. Simply put, this city could use more people like him.
Comments (10)
Thanks for coming up with this one David.
Danny MacDonald would certainly have been a more than worthy recipient of this award.
A true all around public servant and "protector/warrior".
Posted by Mike Bucceroni | June 5, 2007 6:51 PM
Posted on June 5, 2007 18:51
Yes thank you.
You have made that quite clear.
Posted by Mike Bucceroni | June 6, 2007 5:35 PM
Posted on June 6, 2007 17:35
HOW ARE YOU GOING TO PAY ME BACK FOR THE LAST 3 MINUTES OF MY PRECIUS LIFE YOU JUST WASTED.
Posted by Anonymous | June 6, 2007 9:15 PM
Posted on June 6, 2007 21:15
Kate,
Yea lets moderate.Most people arent lonely housewife cop groupies going blog to blog,loser
Posted by Joey lites | June 7, 2007 3:38 PM
Posted on June 7, 2007 15:38
Dang that man just told you watz up kate,aint you got nuttin ta say bout dat
Posted by random hero | June 7, 2007 6:57 PM
Posted on June 7, 2007 18:57
IF YOU DONT CARE,WHY DO YOU WANT MODERATION,OR IS IT YOU WANT CENSORSHIP OF OPINIONS YOU DONT LIKE.
Posted by Anonymous | June 8, 2007 6:17 PM
Posted on June 8, 2007 18:17
Because why should David and Simone have to put up with some idiot who keeps repeating the same thing over and over again?
I don't censor my blog, but if I had someone coming on there just to harass or leave derogatory comments, I'd delete them and then ban the user.
And btw, I meant I don't care what anyone says or thinks about me. This is the friggin' internet. People take it WAY too seriously.
Posted by kate | June 8, 2007 6:25 PM
Posted on June 8, 2007 18:25
Buying A Sauna? Read This Before You Buy Your First Sauna
Posted by Hillary | May 22, 2008 1:56 AM
Posted on May 22, 2008 01:56
mounth to squirt
keygen window
tecavu
sexodigital
tipsiz tr
sublime directory spank shed
boy shotacon
babyfuck1
thy teyzem comtr
japansexy
gadistelanjang
doda nago za free
nude voman
callkelly
teen nudist
raquel gibson pics
mysexykittens
samuel colt
titanime movie
video caseiros porn
Posted by Britney | May 30, 2008 11:50 PM
Posted on May 30, 2008 23:50
http://training.registered.md/medical-transcription-online-training.html
http://training.registered.md/careers-in-medical-transcription.html
http://training.registered.md/work-at-home-medical-transcriptionist.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-transcription-average-salary.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-transcriptionist-description.html
http://training.registered.md/at-home-medical-coding-jobs.html
http://training.registered.md/transcription-companies-for-sale.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-transciptionist-course.html
http://training.registered.md/home-medical-transcriptionist-jobs.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-transcription-course-training.html
http://training.registered.md/work-from-home-medical-transcriptionist-jobs.html
http://training.registered.md/cheap-jobs-it-business-courses.html
http://training.registered.md/home-medical-transcript-work.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-transcribing-job-at-home.html
http://training.registered.md/work-at-home-medical-transcriptionists.html
http://training.registered.md/courses-medical-transcription.html
http://training.registered.md/how-to-become-a-medical-transcriptionist.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-transcription-jobs-online.html
http://training.registered.md/online-medical-transcription-service.html
http://training.registered.md/home-job-medical-transcript.html
http://training.registered.md/jobs-for-medical-transcriptions.html
http://training.registered.md/work-home-medical-transcript.html
http://training.registered.md/company-research-transcription.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-transcription-class-on-line.html
http://training.registered.md/home-medical-transcription-companies.html
http://training.registered.md/free-online-course-medical-transcription.html
http://training.registered.md/data-transcription-online-from-home.html
http://training.registered.md/home-medical-transcriptionist-jobs.html
http://training.registered.md/at-home-transcription-companies.html
http://training.registered.md/online-medical-transcription-schools.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-transcription-at-home-courses.html
http://training.registered.md/based-home-job-transcription.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-transciptionist-job.html
http://training.registered.md/career-step-medical-transcription.html
http://training.registered.md/home-job-medical-transcriptionist-work.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-transcription-work-placement.html
http://training.registered.md/home-medical-transcriptionist-jobs.html
http://training.registered.md/medical-coding-online-program.html
http://training.registered.md/course-mail-medical-online-transcription.html
http://training.registered.md/online-transcription-school.html
Posted by Bill | June 10, 2008 1:23 PM
Posted on June 10, 2008 13:23