John Raisian, Celebration of Life, Photo Gallery

Chris Dauer, chief external relations officer at Hoover, presided over a celebration of life ceremony in honor of the Institution’s late director, John Raisian. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).

Secretary Condoleezza Rice spoke about John Raisian’s dedication to the Hoover Institution’s values and mission. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).

Colleagues share memories of the late John Raisian. Left to right: John F. Cogan, Leonard and Shirley Ely Senior Fellow; Richard Sousa, research fellow and former deputy director; Victor Davis Hanson, Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow; and Tunku Vardarajaran, contributing writer at the Wall Street Journal. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).

Shirley Cox Matteson, a Hoover distinguished overseer, paid tribute to Raisian’s leadership of the Institution. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).

Tom Tierney, former chair of the Hoover Institution board of overseers, called Raisian an exceptionally rare leader. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).

Former Hoover Institution director John Raisian passed away in April after battling a long illness. His friends, family, and colleagues celebrated his memory during a November ceremony in Hauck Auditorium. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).

Claudia Morgan, the late Hoover Institution director John Raisian’s wife, described her husband as a “deeply intelligent, visionary, and empowering leader.” (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).

Chris Morgan, Raisian’s brother-in-law, recalled memories of the late Hoover Institution director. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).

Dave Graham remembered his friendship with Raisian. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).

Carol Nast (left) and Debbie Miller (right) recalled memories of their friendship with Raisian and wife Claudia Morgan. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).

The ceremonies concluded with a performance by Raisian’s son-in-law Carlton Moe of Elton John’s “Your Song,” one of Raisian’s favorite songs. Moe was accompanied by Dirk Damonte on keyboard. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin, 2023).