McGUINNESS was named for THOMAS F. McGUINNESS, Jr. , who paid the ultimate price in the attack on America September 11, 2001. Tom McGuinness, age 42, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire was the co-pilot of American Airlines Flight 11, which was tragically destroyed at the World Trade Center Tower 1. Mr. McGuinness was actively involved in his church. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, and two teenage children, Jennifer and Tom. We salute Mr. McGuinness, a hero, and name this furry puppy in his honor.

(Source: Boston Herald 9/17/01, Portsmouth Herald 9/17/01, The New York Times 4/14/02)