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Celebrity Author Barry Donadio is appearing at Bay Shore Historical Society to give a presentation of his book "TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account". April 17, 2025. The event starts at 7pm, Barry will be introduced at 7:15pm and the event concludes at 8:30pm Held at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library (1 South Country Rd. Brightwaters, NY) Barry Donadio, the celebrity author and native of Bay Shore, New York, has led an honorable career across various domains. Here’s a glimpse into his remarkable journey: Military and Law Enforcement Service: Barry served in the NY Army National Guard 42nd Infantry Division Scout Platoon in Patchogue, NY and the 340th Military Police in Jamaica, Queens NY. His commitment extended to the 106th Security Police in Westhampton Beach, NY. He was a member of the Emergency Services Team, he earned sniper certification from the FBI and Suffolk County Police. Barry’s path led him to the United States Secret Service, where he protected Presidents Bush and Obama at the White House. He also ventured into multiple Middle Eastern war zones during his career. Authorship and Advocacy: In 2013, he authored the book “TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account,” recounting his actions during the rescue of TWA Flight 800 on July 17th, 1996. He has since release 6 other books. Military Honors and Awards: Barry received several military medals, including the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal. In 2019, he was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for his service back in 2002. In 2022, he received New York State’s Medal for Merit for his honorable service in the Armed Forces and the State of New York. The following year, he was honored with New York State’s Conspicuous Service Star medal by the New York Governor. In 2013, Barry founded Public Security LLC, a prestigious private investigation and security firm serving high-risk clients in New York and Maryland. Most recently, he became a world renowned News Commentator with ABC News, CBS News, BBC News, Sky News, Scripps News Komo News and more offering subject matter expertise on the U.S. Secret Service and the recent assassination attempts on former president Donald Trump.


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Staff sergeant Barry Donadio first joined the military on December 29th 1987 in the New York Army National Guard.

He served as an Infantry recon Scout in the 42nd Infantry Division at the Patchogue Armory in New York.

By June of 1990, he joined the U.S. Army Reserve and served as a Military Policeman in the 340th Military Police in Jamaica Queens, New York.

Later, he served in the 340th and 423rd Military Police in Hempstead, New York. He sometimes performed law enforcement duties at Ft. Totten in Queens, New York.

On February 24th 1994, he was a Air National Guard member of the 106th Rescue Wing Security Police at the Gabreski Airbase in Westhampton Beach, New York. He was also employed full time as an Airbase Security Officer with Peace Officer powers through the state of New York.

In 1995, he obtained a full-time active duty position (AGR) for the duration of his military service. He conducted law enforcement operations and provided protection to U.S. Air Force priority resources.

In 1997, he was selected as "Airman of the Year" at the 106th Rescue Wing. From 1997 to 2002, Mr. Donadio was appointed a Security Police Investigator.

He was responsible for completing criminal and incident investigations. From 1997 to 2000, he served as an Asst. Team Leader of the Emergency Services Team (EST). This was a highly armed and trained Police Tactical Team.

On April 12th 2000, he became the Team Leader of the team. He assumed this role until leaving military service on March 18th 2002 to pursue a career at the White House in the U.S. Secret Service.

Donadio and the Emergency Services Team operated in support of the Space Shuttle Recovery Team, U.S. Presidential visits and deployed on September 11, 2001 to protect americas homeland.

After the 9/11 attacks, he was the Team Leader of a contingency of Security Police Officers that were designated to protect Air Force Alert Aircraft.

He was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his war zone deployment while serving in Operation Northern Watch.

On a separate occasion he received "The Air Force Commendation Medal" for his response and effort to save a downed pilot.




Barry Donadio Receives Medal 17 Years After Military Service


June 24th 2019



On June 24th, 2019, Barry Donadio was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-SM) for his service while still in the military back in 2002. The United States had just been attacked on September 11th, 2001 and we had not yet invaded Iraq when Donadio served on anti-terrorism operations from September 2001 until August 2002. Donadio was then honorably discharged from military service in 2002 and transferred to the United States Secret Service. He spent the next ten years in serving the United States Government.




Barry Donadio, with his M-4 auto-rifle at an undisclosed location in October 2001






Barry Donadio Awarded Medal For Merit
From The State Of New York


March 30th 2022



On March 30th, 2022 Barry Donadio was awarded New York State’s Medal For Merit by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs 20 years after he served in the military. The medal commemorates his honorable service in the Armed Forces and the State of New York.




SSgt Barry Donadio of the 106th Security Police with M60 machine gun at an undisclosed location in 2002





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