University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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Patriotic Unity The L ' nicrsit - of Ncwe Dviie Mardiinf RiiiJ display ' s its suppcirt for the United States during the lialftinie shew of the Michif ;ui State g;inie. Tlie Kind was then joined by the MSU hand for a combined total of o er 700 menilx-rs, a feat tliat brouKht a st;inding ovation from die crowd. el( g,r

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riioto G Lirtes ' of Kevin Burke On Guard The Gilor Guard stands in formation before the ND vs. Michigan State game. In the background, fans hold paper flags diinated h the South Baid Tribune. God Bless America A tiui holds a sign e.xpressing the sentiment ot not simply the crowd, hut the entire country ' . Pre-Game Presentation Junior Qass President Matt Smith iind Vice President Karen Lysaght present the Ameri- Cim Flag to be raised before the start of the City police and firefighters killed in the aftermath of the attacks. In a show of solidarity, fans held flags and wore blue - not Notre Dame blue, but American blue. Father Malloy opened with a prayer, and the Notre Dame marching band joined forces with the band of Michigan State University in an incredible show of patriotism. The events of the morning of September 1 1 were tragic, and ter- rorists tried to tear America apart; but they took our complacency for a lack of resolve. Although America may be grieving, She is stronger than ever. The University grieves too, but our motto has never been quite so meaningful: God, Country, Notre Dame. Maggie Clarke el

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In Search of Comfort Less than a week after the attacks, the candlelight vigil offered members of the Notre Dame family a chance to come to temis with the tragedy ai-id to offer prayers to victims muI their families. 1044 ' '