Barry Donadio is a famous author and decorated veteran who has led an adventurous life. Born in Bay Shore, New York, he served honorably in the military, law enforcement, and the U.S. Secret Service, protecting Presidents Bush and Obama in the White House. Donadio received numerous medals for his military service, including the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. After founding the prestigious security firm Public Security LLC in 2013, Donadio became a published author. His book \"TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account\" recounts his actions during the 1996 crash, and his historical fiction novel \"That Day When Hell Froze Over\" followed in 2019. Donadio was elected to the Queen Anne\'s County Republican Central Committee in Maryland in 2014 and appointed Sergeant at Arms of the Maryland Republican Party in 2017. He continues to serve the Republican Party today in that capacity. In 2022, New York awarded Donadio the Medal for Merit and the Conspicuous Service Star for his military service decades prior. He has since published several more books on New York family histories. Donadio\'s varied career and selfless service has led to national fame and recognition.