Thousands of civilians and law enforcement officers gathered inside and outside the cathedral to pay their final respects and goodbyes, and the Mass was broadcast on the city's PIX 11 out of respect for McDonald's legacy. Phillip Phillips, winner of the eleventh season of American Idol, was invited to the wake service and performed his hit song "Home" because it was one of McDonald's favorites, according to his son, Conor.
Thousands of civilians and law enforcement officers gathered inside and outside the cathedral for a final farewell to McDonald, with the Mass broadcast on the city's PIX 11 as a tribute to his life. Phillip Phillips, winner of American Idol, performed "Home" at the wake service, chosen by his son, Conor, because it was one of McDonald's favorite songs.