Fr. Ted Said...Celebrating 100 Years of God, Country, Notre Dame: Danielle Green '99

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:
Danielle Green '99,
Warriors Speak Spokesperson, Wounded Warriors Project

Danielle Green '99 has shared stages with Generals, Athletes and Presidents. Growing up in Chicago, she dreamed of attending Notre Dame and serving her country. She played basketball for the fighting Irish on a full scholarship, and later, a soldier in the US Army. In 2004, in Iraq, she was hit by a rocket and praying to survive. A Purple Heart recipient, an ESPY Award winner and mother, she now travels the country as a spokesperson for Wounded Warrior Project after being a counselor at the VA. Danielle now lives in Florida with her son Daniel and partner Robert.

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