Maloney Statement on Death of West Point Cadet in Swimming Accident

Washington – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney released the following statement after The United States Military Academy at West Point announced that cadet Tom Surdyke died during leave:

“I join the entire West Point community in grieving for Tom Surdyke the cadet who passed away this afternoon from injuries sustained while on leave. The loss of any young person is a true tragedy, but our hearts are especially heavy when we experience the loss of a young person who dedicated their life to the defense of our country.

“Cadet Surdyke was a dedicated American who was lost too soon. His actions to sacrifice himself to save the life of a fellow Cadet embody the West Point motto of “Duty, Honor, Country.” My thoughts are with the family and the rest of the West Point community.

“I will continue to monitor this situation as we receive more details. I once again wish to offer my condolences to the Surdyke family, and thank them for their son’s service and dedication to our country. Be thou at peace.”

Representative Sean Patrick Maloney represents the faculty and cadets of the United States Military Academy in Congress and was recently appointed to the West Point Board of Visitors by House Speaker Paul Ryan.