James Patrick McDonald W63 WG65, 82, passed away on November 7 in Alexandria, VA. Patrick was born in Fairmont, WV, on March 30, 1942. Among his accomplishments, he earned a Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Bronze Star, and a National Defense Service Medal while enlisted in the Army; became the deputy county executive of budget and planning in Fairfax County, VA, at age 34; and completed his doctorate in public administration from George Washington University. Following his retirement from Fairfax County, he became associate director of operations at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History for three years and was engaged in several financial management consulting activities. He was a deacon at Fairlington Presbyterian Church and contributed to Christian Endeavor and Wycliffe Bible Translators. Survivors include wife Anne, son Andrew (Suzie), daughter Laura C95, siblings Candace (Hugh) and R.M. (Jane), grandchildren Carleigh and Kaegan, and many others.