'He Touched People's Lives'
A tribute to Master Sgt. Donald MacNeil, who made a positive impact on countless Pottstown area students and people around the world.
You didn't have to know Don MacNeil for very long to learn of his passion. “Give kids a chance and they can do anything," he said in August. On Monday, MacNeil demonstrated that belief while he taught students in Pottstown Senior High School's Air Force Jr. ROTC program -- which he helped establish over 16 years ago. The next morning, he died suddenly at his home in Philadelphia. Now, Pottstown high school faculty and students struggle to cope with their loss and remember MacNeil's way -- often funny but with clear, no-nonsense direction -- of leading them down the right path. "He just was a fantastic human being," said Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James “Jake” C. Porter. "I (feel) blessed to have spent time with him." Last year, Porter…
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Teresa McMinn
1:21 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011
From Pottstown School District's John Armato: Relatives and friends are invited to the Tribute to Master Sergeant MacNeil at 5 PM on Thursday November 10, 2011 in the Auditorium of Pottstown Senior High School, 750 North Washington St., Pottstown, PA 19464. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to your local animal shelter. more ›