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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.



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. www.barrydonadio.com



Barry Donadio



TWA Flight 800 First Responder, July 17, 1996


Update:

TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account
Available In Hardcover Version on Amazon



Barry Donadio



Emergency Medical Technician
East Moriches Community Ambulance
New York
1996



On July 17th 1996, Barry Donadio was one of the first responding Emergency Medical Technicians that responded to the crash of TWA Flight 800 on the night of the incident. He was a member of the East Moriches Community Ambulance. 17 years after the crash, Donadio published his first book "TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account". It is the only book written by someone who was actually at the scene of the rescue and recovery efforts on the night of the crash. Most of Donadio's fame has be gained from this publication and because he was present during rescue operations on that fateful evening. This book can easily be found and purchased on amazon.com On the 20th anniversary of the the TWA Flight 800 crash,


Donadio led events for persons effected by the crash to various memorial sights and the U.S. Coast Guard Station where he responded to attempt to save victims of the plane crash 20 years before. Donadio briefed a small group about the undertakings on the night of the disaster.


Donadio is planing to conduct a repeat of the events for the 25th anniversary of the TWA Flight 800 crash on July 17th, 2021. Check back to this sight for updates.


Barry Donadio his continuing his mission to support the persons affected by the TWA Flight800 disaster and is devoted in his advocacy for Police, Fire and Emergency Services First Responders as well as Military Veterans.


REMEMBER TWA FLIGHT 800

Barry Donadio Commemorating 25th Anniversary Of TWA Flight 800 Downing With Book Signing July 16th 2021 COMPLETED


Celebrity Author Barry Donadio will have a public book signing event in Bohemia, New York on July 16th 2021 at 6pm at the La Quinta Inn located at 10 Aero Road, Bohemia, New York. Celebrity Author Barry Donadio will be conducting a book signing for his 1st published book ” TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account. He will also be promoting his 2nd published book “That Day When Hell Froze Over” which was released in August of 2019 just prior to the pandemic. Books will be sold at a discounted rate of $10 per soft cover book and will be signed by Barry Donadio in person. There will also be photo opportunities with the author. Barry Donadio gained fame when he published his book “TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account” in September of 2013. Since then, he has been busy when he entered politics and by leading his private security firm. He has also sanctioned himself as an advocate for military veterans, First Responders and he is vocal with his support of the second amendment. This is the only book on the market that was written by someone who was actually at the scene of the crash of TWA Flight 800 on July 17th, 1996. Barry Donadio was one of the first responding Emergency Medical Technicians that responding to the disaster. Never before released witness account of the events that unfolded on the night of July 17th, 1996. Barry Donadio was a 25-year-old Emergency Medical Technician that responded to the TWA Flight 800 Crash. He was a member of the local East Moriches, New York Ambulance that responded to the disaster on that fateful evening. The interesting fact is that Barry Donadio was also employed as a USAF Security Police Officer at the same military base that some circles blame for shooting down the plane (The 106th Rescue Wing at Gabreski ANG Base, Westhampton Beach, NY). He later became a USAF Security Police Investigator at that same unit. In 2002, he obtained a position in the United States Secret Service at the White House. He served the Bush and Obama administrations. This account offers a look inside the Coast Guard Station at East Moriches, where the victims of TWA Flt 800 were brought that evening. It offers some clues that may support your opinion as to what may have truly happened to the plane and why it may have crashed. Descriptions of the some of the victim’s fates are included in the account as well as other interesting anomalies that were observed on that evening. Not for persons under the age of 18 years old. The witness account has undergone United States Government censorship, but the author documents were in the account that censorships took place. Donadio also includes in this book other experiences that he witnessed before the TWA Flight 800 crash and after the event.





East Moriches, New York