[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 148 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF CADET BRANDON T. JACKSON

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                         HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2016

  Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness and a heavy heart 
that I recognize the life of my constituent, West Point Cadet Brandon 
T. Jackson, a brilliant young man who tragically passed away on 
September 11, 2016, in an automobile accident in Croton-on-Hudson, New 
York.
  Brandon was born on April 17, 1996 in Flushing, Queens. He was a 
proud ``A'' student graduate of Holy Cross High School in Flushing and 
was an exceptional member of the U.S. Military Academy Prep School 
Class of 2015.
  This bright young man was a proud member of West Point's Military 
Class of 2019, E Company, Second Regiment. His mother, Morna Davis, a 
veteran of the Iraq War, a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and a New 
York City Police Department Detective, inspired Cadet Jackson to commit 
his life to service to our country.
  Brandon loved Army football from a young age and, beginning in his 
freshman year, earned a spot as a starting member of the Army football 
team in the position of corner back. Brandon excelled in his role as a 
defensive lineman, attained impressive stats, and played a key role in 
the team's victory over Rice University on Saturday, September 10.
  Brandon was equally driven academically and was an exemplary student 
as a Management major in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and 
Leadership. He was a member of West Point's Cultural Affairs Club and, 
in his free time, enjoyed playing chess and basketball.
  Brandon is fondly remembered by all who knew him for his warm smile, 
engaging manner and quiet grace. He loved to help others, was a mentor 
to younger players and treasured his family, especially his mother. His 
short life was one of achievement and excellence and this proud member 
of the Long Gray Line exemplified the watch words of West Point--Duty, 
Honor, Country.
  There is no way to measure our loss of this incredible young man with 
such great promise who was dedicated to a life of service to our great 
nation and its citizens. I offer my deepest condolences to his family.

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