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SALLY MacDONALD Obituary

SALLY ROE MacDONALD (Age 42) LIEUTENANT COLONEL United States Army
Sally Roe MacDonald, died on Monday, September 11, 2017 of a ruptured brain aneurysm, while serving as the Associate Dean of Students at the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, VA. Born on August 9, 1975 in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of the Class of 1993, she attended East Bay High School (Gibsonton, FL) and Glen Burnie High School (Glen Burnie, MD). She received her Bachelor of Science in Social Science from Towson University in 1998, Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland in 2002, and her Master of Laws Degree from the JAG Legal Center and School in 2011. Additionally, LTC MacDonald had an operational deployment to Iraq as an Administrative Law Attorney for the 13th Corp Support Command. A running enthusiast, she completed the Marine Corp and Baltimore Marathons and regularly participated in the Army 10 Miler. LTC MacDonald's military awards include Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, Army Commendation, National Defense Service, Iraq Campaign, and Global War on Terrorist Service Medals. She is also entitled to wear the Parachute Badge. LTC MacDonald is survived by her son, Ian Nixon; mother, Mary MacDonald; father, Bruce (Darlene) MacDonald; brother, Ian (Erin) MacDonald; nephew, Jackson MacDonald; niece, Reese MacDonald; uncles, Gordon (Marie) MacDonald, Howard (Julie) Wescott and Thomas (Casey) Kilgore; aunts, Marcy (Robert) Russell, Sally (Donald) Rinehart and Clare MacDonald; nine beloved cousins; and extended family. She was predeceased by her uncle, Douglas MacDonald and aunt, Susan Kilgore. A memorial ceremony will be held for LTC MacDonald at 3 p.m., on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at The JAG Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, VA. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery on a later date.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 19, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for SALLY MacDONALD

20 Entries

Nate Bollinger

September 25, 2018

I am so sorry to hear, and so late, of Sally's passing. Sally was an incredible JAG--supporting 5th Recruiting BDE and in Germany. I will keep her son and family in my thoughts and prayers.

Peggy Teague

September 27, 2017

We never had the honor and priviledge of meeting this remarkable woman. Our S-in-Law & Daughter made us feel like we already had.
Sally even took care of our beloved Granddogs Gracie & Riley. Sally was a beautiful person in every way. So humbled we got to know her through our S-in-L and daughter. Ian will know what a truly remarkable Mom he had as he gets older.
Deepest sympathy to Sally's family, friends & Army family. She will be greatly missed. She served our country proudly and lived an extraordinary life.

God Bless,
Peggy & Eddie Teague
Clarksville, Tenn.

Patti brotherton

September 25, 2017

We are honored to know of her when she was a child . We are good friends of her uncle Mac, Gordon, whom we met while we were in the Navy. We knew of her progress through life from Mac and Marie. we extend heartfelt sorrow for the entire family for such an early, tragic loss of life.

Lisa Rodriguez

September 23, 2017

I remember Sally Macdonald from Fort Hood in the early 2000's. She was a positive force to be reckoned with and I am shocked and saddened by this terrible news. Her family is in my thoughts.

Vickie Kuk

September 22, 2017

Sally was a genuine fun loving individual and great Officer. I pray that God will comfort and keep her family during this difficult time. Her smile said it all about who she was. I will miss her and thank God I had the chance to meet, work with and know her.

Bonnie Dunlop

September 22, 2017

Sally was a beautiful smart person that made everyone feel like they mattered. She also had an unmatched sense of humor.

Phylisha South

September 22, 2017

Simply beautiful inside and out. She will be missed by all who came to know her. May God provide comfort to her dear son and the rest of her family and friends during this difficult time.

September 21, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family.
May God sustain you at this time
Please find comfort from his word
Where he promises he will
"comfort your heart
and make you firm"
during this time of great loss.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
With deep sympathy

Keirsten Kennedy

September 20, 2017

Truly a light in this world; she now illuminates the heavens. Sally could not have been more loved. We will all miss her terribly.

Brenda Fay

September 19, 2017

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Sally personally, but through Mary it was easy to know what a beautiful human being she was. Mary's f.b. sharing of her Sally and Ian is a portrait of love.
As for her service to our country...we were lucky to have her intelligent, compassionate service. I salute that service!
My heart goes out to Mary and Ian and family, as they come together to cope with such loss. May your memories and faith help sustain you. Brenda

Diane D

September 19, 2017

What an amazing woman living an amazing life! My deepest condolences to Sally's family and friends.

Jessica Juarez

September 19, 2017

RIP LTC MacDonald
Gil and I are extremely blessed to have known you and your beautiful family! Sending love and prayers to Ian and Mary.
Rest easy Ma'am!

Vicki Harris

September 19, 2017

RIP LTC McDonald. Sending love to those you left behind. Thank you for your service.

Becky VANDENBERGE

September 19, 2017

I am so very sorry to hear of Sally's passing. Though I hadn't seen her in many years, I have wonderful memories of her from my college days. She had such a bright smile and I loved keeping up with her on Facebook. Please accept my condolences.

Pete

September 19, 2017

"Sally Mac" as her Glen Burnie, Maryland friends called her, was beautiful, full of life and a great friend. Her service to her country and dedication to her profession, is beyond admirable. Some people have a wonderful and lasting impact on your life. Anyone who knew Sally, she surely did.. Sally, you will be missed but never forgotten. God bless you and your family..

Lou Dorn

September 19, 2017

Rest in Peace Sally.

Linda Joseph

September 19, 2017

To know Sally was to love her and to laugh with her.

Darcy

September 19, 2017

Sally was so easy to love. During 1st year orientation at UMD Law, I spotted her in the crowd and I thought, "I could be friends with that girl!" I don't think I would have made it through those years without her...studying for exams with our crazy dogs, having a beer at Pickles, accepting her recommendations on (gasp) country music...sometimes you are lucky enough to have a friend who doesn't require constant contact or a whole lot of "stuff" to be said, in order to maintain the bond. That was Sally. When we were together, I could read her face and know what she was thinking (often making me laugh). While we haven't been able to see each other in person much over the years since law school, she has always been in my heart, and I will miss my friend. She was a beautiful soul, inside and out. And her love for Ian is undeniable. My deepest condolences to Sally's family. May you feel all the love for Sally and know that it extends to you.

Kathleen Shenk Haddad

September 19, 2017

To-have-achieved-so-much!.... Sally will always be someone I admire--and her mother the much more-- for raising someone like her. Her mother, Mary, my classmate, will be in my prayers as Mary relates to her precious, young Ian.

September 19, 2017

My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

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