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Congressman Reyes statement on the passing of Col. James 'Buster' Hayden
Posted by Vincent M. Perez on June 08, 2011
Washington, Jun 8 - Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) released the following statement today on the passing of Col. (Ret.) James “Buster” Hayden.   Hayden, a class of 1945 West Point Graduate, Retired Army Officer with 30 years military service, and long time area West Point liaison, served as the Chairman of Congressman Reyes’ Military Academy Advisory Board for 15 years.

"Carolina and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my very good friend, Col. 'Buster' Hayden.  We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones, particularly, his wife 'Sugar' and mourn his loss with them.  Our community has lost one of the greatest advocates for El Paso youth wishing to serve in our nation's Armed Forces.

"Col. Hayden helped shepherd more cadets into the United States Military Academy at West Point than anyone in the history of the Academy.  For 15 years, Col. Hayden devoted countless hours as Chairman of the Military Academy Advisory Board for the 16th congressional district, where he oversaw the annual process of nominating El Paso’s finest young men and women to our nation’s service academies.  Since 1976, he helped recruit talented cadets from the El Paso-area to West Point.  His love for the Academy and for our Armed Forces will be sorely missed.

"After his family, what he loved most was inspiring scores of young El Pasoans every year to never give up on their dreams.  He influenced the lives of many service academy graduates, who have pursued successful military careers.  It was a privilege to know Buster and to work with him.  He leaves a great legacy and will have a lasting impact for many generations to come.  Our nation, and our community, are deeply indebted to him for his service.”
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