Sean K. McDonald Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Rosemount, Minnesota

Sean K. McDonald''s grandfather loved catching up with his grandson on occasional trips he made to visit his extended family in Minnesota. "He was a patriot," Ron McDonald said. "I didn''t like the idea of him enlisting, even though I''m a veteran, but thank God for young people like Sean." McDonald, 21, of Rosemount, Minn., was killed by a roadside bomb March 25 in Baghdad. He was assigned to Wiesbaden, Germany. McDonald spent his teenage years in the Netherlands while his father was serving in the Air Force. "He was a super kid, loved soccer, a very good young man," said his grandfather. He held dual citizenship and enlisted in the Army when he turned 18. "He always wanted to be an American soldier," said his sister, Jessica McDonald. "It was something he decided to do as he got older, to give him a purpose in his life." He also is survived by his parents, Russell and Marleen McDonald. "Career-wise, he wasn''t sure what exactly he wanted to do after the Army, but he was definitely set to come back home here when he was done," said his sister. "Sean was very patriotic, proud to be an American. He was dedicated to this country."

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To the family of Spc. Sean K. McDonald:

As you may know, the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation has honored your loved one at its Memorial Day Sunday worship service (each year in May) … since the time of your fallen hero's ultimate sacrifice. We will continue to pay tribute to our nation's veterans … lest we ever forget!

Now we would like to honor you … as the next-of-kin … who have also paid a great price on the altar of liberty. On Sunday 29 September at 11:00...

Leila Campbell

August 19, 2013 | Fort Snelling, MN

Love you Sean and miss you so much!! I hope you have a great time in Heaven with your battle buddies.

Love MOM

June 09, 2013

To the family of Spc. Sean K. McDonald:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 26 May 2013. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with...

Leila Campbell

May 04, 2013 | Fort Snelling, MN

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the McDonald Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. ...

Charlie Gili

April 07, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY

To the family of Spc. Sean K. McDonald:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday 27 May 2012. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with...

April 20, 2012

March 25, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Sean K. McDonald:
Always remembering Sean. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

March 29, 2012 | Carson City, NV

Sean...

You are such a special person and i am so grateful that i had the chance to meet you. At some point you were not only my good friend but also my teacher :). Vanilla coke for life!

I am so sorry that we couldn't meet when you called me. Will never forgive you and will cherrish you in my heart forever.

You were also talking about one person, and i hope she will turn out atleast as great as you were. Love and strength for your family.

Hope to...

Mary Lam

September 03, 2011 | The Netherlands

To the family of Spc Sean K McDonald:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Memorial Day Sunday worship service at 11:00 a.m. on 29 May 2011. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the neighboring states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with some 200 white crosses...

May 11, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Sean K. McDonald:
Please accept my remembrance of Sean on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

March 25, 2011 | Carson City, NV

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