Commencement weekend was especially memorable for John Carroll University graduating ROTC cadet, Daniel Pirchner, when he became a commissioned officer.  As a surprise, he received the customary “first salute” from his sister, Sergeant Lauren Pirchner, who is serving in Iraq.   Lauren graduated from John Carroll in 2005.  She is stationed at Camp Victory.

The first salute took place (via satellite) during the United States Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps(ROTC) Commissioning Ceremony at John Carroll on May 16.

John Carroll University is the local Army ROTC headquarters for Cleveland colleges and universities.