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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Senior Chief Petty Officer Joseph Martin Hayden II on July 27, 2024, at the age of 42. Joseph was a native of Springfield, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Springfield High School in 2001. Driven by an unwavering sense of duty and love for his country, he enlisted in the United States Navy on June 21, 2001.
During his distinguished Navy Career (June 2001- October 2022), Senior Chief Hayden served as a Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC) and Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman (SOIDC). He served at units including the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Raider Battalion, the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center, and the last 12 years of his career at the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Throughout his career, he deployed extensively, supporting combat operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula.
HMCS Hayden leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Lori-Anne Hayden and two daughters, Katelyn (17) and Kyleigh (15), in Virginia Beach, VA.
In honor and celebration of the tremendous life Joe lived and his unwavering commitment to his children’s education, a fund has been established to support their educational pursuits. Joe was dedicated to constant growth, serving others, and embracing life each day!
Let us honor Joe’s legacy by ensuring his children have the future he always dreamed of for them. We have an opportunity to carry Joe’s story as a dedicated patriot, an amazing father, and a cherished friend to so many by contributing to his children’s education fund.
Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and generosity.