Jenna Bush Hager Shares Heartbreak Over Texas Camp Flooding, Remembers Director's Heroic Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jenna Bush Hager Reflects on Texas Flooding Tragedy and Camp Mystic's Enduring Legacy New York, NY – In a poignant segment on the TODAY Show, Jenna Bush Hager shared her deep personal connection to Camp Mystic in Texas, a century-old institution profoundly affected by recent tragic flooding. Hager, whose mother, former first lady Laura Bush, served as a counselor at the camp, expressed her sorrow over the loss of 27 campers and counselors, as confirmed by a statement on Camp Mystic's website. Hager highlighted the camp's significance, stating, "My mom was a counselor there, but also so many of my friends were raised at this camp. Texas camps are institutions where many family members, generations, have gone." She emphasized the unique resilience and generosity of Texans, noting how the community rallies to help one another. The discussion also honored Dick Eastland, the camp's long-time director, who tragically passed away. Hager recounted a quote from his grandson, indicating Eastland's dedication to his campers. "He looked out for his campers. He raised girls to be brave and loving," Hager remarked, underscoring the profound impact Eastland had on generations of young women. His legacy, she affirmed, "will live on," as the community grapples with the aftermath of the devastating floods.