UNG dedicates Livingston Plaza

Shannon emphasized that Livingston's courage did not emerge on the battlefield - it began at North Georgia.

"Echo Six's courage under fire… was not born in the chaos of battle," Shannon said. "It was born here on this grass field. It was born in the formation of his character and the discipline of duty that defined him and, for 152 years, has defined North Georgia."

As the Military College of Georgia and the nation's sole Army-only senior military college, UNG continues to play a vital national role: preparing leaders of character who will serve with integrity on the battlefield, in government, in boardrooms, and across every profession.

"Truth and wisdom are not abstract ideals," Shannon said. "They are daily commitments to do what is right when it's hard, to lead when it's unpopular and to serve when no one is watching."

With the dedication of Livingston Plaza, that commitment becomes part of the landscape. It is a visible reminder that every cadet who crosses the Drill Field is stepping into a lineage of service, courage and purpose.