December 12

Flag Pole on South Quad

Junior ND Navy ROTC student Chris Escamilla invites us to consider how each of us can answer God’s call for our lives.

“Right here in the center of campus, the American flag flies high, representing the country I love and am on the path toward serving as a Marine Corps officer. Every time I pass by this giant flag, I am reminded of this path, and am at once humbled and honored. This is especially true when I am in uniform, or on a day like 9-11, when you can really feel what the flag represents.”

As we contemplate the many blessings made possible by the miracle of Christmas, how can we better take stock of those gifts in our lives and use them to answer God’s call for each of us?

15 Comments

Janine Gordley on December 12, 2021 at 5:21 am

Beautiful, Chris. God bless America, and God bless you as you prepare to serve our country. 🇺🇸

Pauline C on December 12, 2021 at 6:49 am

Beautiful. Thank you for your commitment.

Samuel Updike on December 12, 2021 at 7:31 am

Thank you for those inspiring words, Chris! May God and His Mother always bless you as you serve our nation!
1969 NROTC graduate

Mary O'Connell on December 12, 2021 at 7:34 am

You are a role model for younger kids, Chris. Thank you for sharing.

John B. Foley on December 12, 2021 at 7:56 am

I feel the same way just watching your video, tugs at the heart, great stuff and Thank You!

Suzanne on December 12, 2021 at 9:29 am

Thank you for a beautiful reflection and for your commitment to serve our country. Merry Christmas

Anita Isaacs on December 12, 2021 at 9:41 am

What an awesome reflection Chris! Even though I don’t know you personally I am so proud that you are representing our country! God has BIG plans for you! Thank you for sharing your talents through service towards others !

Jeanie Giannotti on December 12, 2021 at 9:45 am

Thank you for your service and beautiful reflection. God bless you always.

Christina Bagaglio Slentz on December 12, 2021 at 10:20 am

Such a lovely reflection, Chris! Sending Christmas wishes to you from a fellow Knott Hall Midshipman. Peace, my friend.

Ronald B Kerver on December 12, 2021 at 11:46 am

Thanks for your sentiment, your service, and sharing that message that we all need to hear. Merry Christmas!

Patrick Hussey on December 12, 2021 at 9:32 pm

Semper Fidelis. Patrick ND ‘72.

Lauren Sarber on December 13, 2021 at 10:40 am

Thank you Chris for your love of God and country. May he always bless you.

Ed Weinlein '69 on December 13, 2021 at 1:05 pm

Chris… as a ’69ND and NROTC grad I am so proud of you and the other women and men who continue the long line of IRISH commitments who live and serve ” God Country and Notre Dame”. Best wishes for continued success!!

Kieu-Hanh Thi Dinh on December 15, 2021 at 8:22 am

God bless America. God bless you. Thank you.
God Country Notre Dame.

David L. Reuter '73 on January 7, 2022 at 8:29 am

The flag flowing with the wind is Beautiful.

NOTRE DAME ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Flag Pole on South Quad

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