Fr. Ted Said… Celebrating 100 Years of God, Country, Notre Dame: John Hickey ’69
One century ago on Memorial Day — Friday, May 30, 1924 — the campus community gathered to dedicate a permanent landmark honoring former Notre Dame students who had died in or as a result of the Great War. Today, the east entrance of the Basilica has the familiar phrase “God, Country, Notre Dame” engraved above the oaken double doors and is known affectionately as the World War I Memorial Door. Celebrate the spirit of this special anniversary as we honor and remember members of our Notre Dame family who gave their lives.
We are mindful of the ways the simple phrase “God, Country, Notre Dame” has become a rallying cry, and how the World War I Memorial Door has become an iconic place of pilgrimage and a symbol of faith, patriotism, and loyalty to all who love Notre Dame. Our speaker lineup is a shining example of the “God, Country, Notre Dame” ethos – just like Fr. Ted.
Presenter:
John Hickey, ’69,
Notre Dame Alumni Association 2023 Volunteer of the Year
John Hickey ’69 pursued a diverse career path after graduating in 1969. He started as a 7th-grade teacher, married Kathleen Larkin (SMC ’71), became a commercial underwriter, earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, and worked as a commercial real estate broker, investment services professional in Edmonton, and banking executive. His greatest joy has been watching his three children grow and nurturing his five grandchildren. His interests include visiting national parks, genealogy, and documenting his family’s history at Notre Dame, which dates back to 1849. Choosing Notre Dame and marrying his wife are the best decisions of his life. Notably, his grandfather’s construction company installed the “God, Country, Notre Dame” inscription on Sacred Heart’s east door in 1924, a motto that has always been his touchstone. John is now retired and resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Fr. Ted Said…Celebrating 100 Years of God, Country, Notre Dame was recorded on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in the Leighton Concert Hall, at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
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