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Celebrating their Service, Honoring their Sacrifice
Loyola Academy Dedicates Veterans'
In the days leading up to Memorial Day, Loyola Academy honored alumni killed in action or listed as missing in action during a recognized conflict with the installation of a memorial wall and special dedication ceremony. The outdoor structure is located at the site of the school's Foley-O'Donnell Athletic Commons, an open gathering space just north of Sachs Stadium. On it are displayed the names of 54 alumni across five panels, each marking a branch of service: Army, Coast Guard, National Guard, Navy, and Marines These soldiers served in World War I through the first Persian Gulf War "Loyola Academy has a long tradition of alumni attending our nation’s elite service academies and enlisting in military service upon graduation," says Vice President of Advancement Bob Miller, himself a veteran "This initiative brings to the forefront the bravery of Loyola Academy's alumni service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice The space we've created pays tribute to the alumni whose lives truly embody what it means to be women and men for others."
At a dedication ceremony that drew roughly 75 guests, former Secretary of the United States Army Ryan D. McCarthy '92 served as keynote speaker and emphasized themes of service, responsibility, and leadership.
Sacrifice in Service: Former Secretary of the United States Army Ryan D. McCarthy '92 spoke about Loyola Academy's mission and how it led him down a path of service in his career
Sacrifice in Service: Former Secretary of the United States Army Ryan D. McCarthy '92 spoke about Loyola Academy's mission and how it led him down a path of service in his career
–Ryan D. McCarthy '92
