On Tuesday, November 16, 2023, a celebration of life was held in honor of former Hoover Institution director John Raisian, who passed away in April at the age of 73 after battling a long illness.
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The ceremonies, presided over by Hoover’s chief external relations officer, Chris Dauer, took place in Hauck Auditorium and included remembrances from colleagues who testified to Raisian’s exemplary leadership and stewardship during his twenty-five years as director of the Hoover Institution. Family and friends, including Raisian’s wife, Claudia Morgan, shared stories about his warmth and generous spirit.
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.
In her remarks, current Hoover Institution director Condoleezza Rice described how Raisian always prioritized the Hoover Institution over personal interest or prestige. She called him an “institutional player” who used his academic standing and position to attract some of the nation’s leading scholars.
In memory of John, gifts may be made to Stanford Medicine https://give.stanford.edu/stanford-medicine/.
