A wreath is placed at the Bufalo Soldier plaque every year by a Buffalo Soldier during the annual memorial ceremony at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Buffalo Soldier Plaque sits on top a large boulder near the south entrance of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY where the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point hosted the 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A 21-gun salute was offered as the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point hosted the 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Bugler Sound Assembly played during the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The West Point Color Guard arrives at the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets attend the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sanders Matthews, an original Buffalo Soldier and president of the Buffalo Soldiers Association, stands in front of the color guard as the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point hosted the 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Chaplain (MAJ) Pinkie Fischer offers a prayer as the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point hosted the 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sanders Matthews, an original Buffalo Soldier and president of the Buffalo Soldiers Association, welcomes everyone to the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sanders Matthews, an original Buffalo Soldier and president of the Buffalo Soldiers Association, offers remarks as the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point hosted the 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Lieutenant General Robert L Caslen, Jr. (right) applaudes the buffalo soldiers during the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

More than 200 people attended the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Guest Speaker Colonel (retired) Kelvin B Owens offers remarks as the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point hosted the 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Guest Speaker Colonel (retired) Kelvin B Owens offers remarks as the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point hosted the 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Guest Speaker Colonel (retired) Kelvin B Owens (right) shakes hands with Buffalo Soldier sanders Matthews at the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Guest Speaker Colonel (retired) Kelvin B Owens (right) shakes hands with Buffalo Soldier sanders Matthews at the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Wreath-Laying Ceremony in honor of Buffalo Soldiers was performed by the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point at the 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Lieutenant General Rober L Caslen Jr, Lieutenant Chao and Buffalo Soldier Sanders Matthews salute during the wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Buffalo Soldiers at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Lieutenant General Rober L Caslen Jr, Lieutenant Chao and Buffalo Soldier Sanders Matthews salute during the wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Buffalo Soldiers at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Lieutenant General Rober L Caslen Jr, Lieutenant Chao and Buffalo Soldier Sanders Matthews at the wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Buffalo Soldiers at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point hosted the 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sanders Matthews, an original Buffalo Soldier and president of the Buffalo Soldiers Association, addresses those gathered for the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sanders Matthews, an original Buffalo Soldier and president of the Buffalo Soldiers Association, addresses those gathered for the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sanders Matthews, an original Buffalo Soldier and president of the Buffalo Soldiers Association, addresses those gathered for the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sanders Matthews, an original Buffalo Soldier and president of the Buffalo Soldiers Association, addresses those gathered for the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Original Buffalo Soldiers Sanders Matthews and Irving Press at the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Original Buffalo Soldiers Clarance Hoggard, Clarence Dixon, Sanders Matthews and Irving Press with Lieutenant General Robert Caslen Jr (center) at the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Original Buffalo Soldiers Clarence Hoggard, Clarance Dixon, Sanders Matthews and Irving Press at the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadet Gulley with original Buffalo Soldiers Clarence Hoggard, Clarance Dixon, Sanders Matthews and Irving Press at the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Original Buffalo Soldiers Clarance Hoggard, Clarence Dixon, Sanders Matthews and Irving Press with Lieutenant General Robert Caslen Jr (center) at the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets flank original Buffalo Soldiers Clarence Hoggard, Clarance Dixon, Sanders Matthews and Irving Press at the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets flank original Buffalo Soldiers Clarence Hoggard, Clarance Dixon, Sanders Matthews and Irving Press at the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A cadet wears white gloves during the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Members of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club pose for a picture at the conclusion of the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point's 52nd Gala Recognition Celebration at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.