Rockville Centre in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
McDonald Pond
Honoring the life and legacy of NYPD Detective Steven McDonald
| | March 1, 1957 - January 10, 2017 | |
Surviving a shooting on July 12, 1986 that left him paralyzed, NYPD Detective Steven McDonald, a Malverne resident, became an incredible example of the power of forgiveness and love for people around the world. Originally called the Model Boat Pond, this pond was renamed in 1988 as part of the Village of Rockville Centre's 75th Anniversary and to honor the life and legacy of Steven McDonald.
McDonald was appointed to the New York City Police Department on July 16, 1984. On July 12, 1986, his life drastically changed while responding to a bicycle theft in Central Park. On that day, McDonald was shot three times.
Several months after McDonald was shot, he forgave his attacker. Despite McDonald's injuries and being confined to a wheelchair, he remained an active member of the NYPD and even earned a promotion to Detective in 1995. He offered support to other wounded NYPD officers and became involved with the program 'Breaking the Cycle' which promotes forgiveness and nonviolent conflict resolution.
Erected by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
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Location. 40° 40.274′ N, 73° 38.894′ W. Marker is in Rockville Centre, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from Lake Drive west of Peninsula Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Lakeside Drive, Rockville Centre NY 11570, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Changing Water Levels of Hempstead Lake (a few steps from this marker); A Fish of Mill River Legend (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named McDonald Pond (about
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