Dic Donohue Biography

Sergeant Richard “Dic” Donohue is a native of Winchester Massachusetts. He has worked in law enforcement as a member of the MBTA Transit Police Department since 2010. Donohue is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and holds master’s degrees from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and the University of Limerick Ireland. Prior to a career in law enforcement Sergeant Donohue worked in the hospitality industry and served as an officer in the United States Navy.
In the early morning of Friday April 19th 2013 Donohue then a patrol officer responded to back up local law enforcement officers in Watertown Massachusetts. A gun battle ensued with two suspects who were later identified as the Boston Marathon bombers. A bullet severed Donohue’s femoral artery and he suffered severe blood loss on site. He was given immediate lifesaving care prolonged CPR and received multiple blood transfusions. Given a two percent chance to live Donohue pulled through and began a long process of recovery.
After two months in hospitals Donohue returned home where he continued rehabilitation. He returned to the force after 23 months and shortly thereafter was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. For his actions in Watertown he received the state’s highest law enforcement award the George L. Hanna Medal of Honor and the department’s highest award the MBTA Transit Police Medal of Honor. Sergeant Donohue has been recognized by over 20 law enforcement and civic organizations for his involvement following the Boston Marathon Bombing and his role in community service.

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