Shooting at Ft Hood in Texas :(

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses a tragic shooting incident at Ft. Hood, Texas, with participants expressing concern for the soldiers and their families affected by the event. Personal experiences related to the military community and the emotional impact of such incidents are shared.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal, Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire for prayers for the soldiers and their families involved in the incident.
  • Another participant shares their relief that their son, who was supposed to be at Ft. Hood, had his orders changed.
  • A participant mentions having a consultant currently at Ft. Hood, highlighting the emotional toll on military families during such crises.
  • One participant reflects on their past experience living at Ft. Hood and the proximity of the incident, emphasizing the tragedy's impact on the military community.
  • Another participant notes the commendable actions of soldiers and post police during the incident, acknowledging the challenges military families face.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants, with no clear consensus on specific aspects of the incident or its implications.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal connections to the military community, illustrating the emotional strain such events can have on families and individuals associated with military life.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the military community and those with personal connections to Ft. Hood may find the shared experiences and expressions of concern relevant.

jcsmilez
jcsmilez
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Please be praying for the soldiers and their families involved in this incident as it unfolds. The latest update says 12 dead, 31 wounded. The base is currently in lockdown and the primary shooter has been killed, though there may be as many as two other shooters at large.

Are there any cheffers on that base?

:(
 
what happened?
 
My son is in the army ng here in pgh,pa and was to have been at ft hood this week (orders changed) he really had an angel on his shoulder

my hearts go out to the other families...
 
I have lived on Ft. Hood in the past and I do have a consultant under me who is there now. Her husband and two sons are safe there and she is on a womens Bible retreat that left this early this morning, so she was not in the area at the time.

Please pray for these families. The area that the shootings took place in is where soldiers go to either 1)get ready for a deployment to a war zone or 2) get cleared when they have returned from the war zone. These soldiers families are already going through a huge emotional time in their lives and then this happens. I have a husband who will be deploying in the next few months. I cannot imagine the feeling of having him return home safely after a year or longer away and thinking everything is fine now, and then having this happen......basically in my own home. Because that's what this is. When I lived at Ft. Hood, I actually lived on post and my house was less than four miles from where this happened. This is as much a tragedy....in fact, even more so.....than soldiers dying in combat. Please pray for the entire military community. It effects all of us, even if we aren't at Ft. Hood.
 
I have a former consultant of mine there. Hopefully I will get to call her soon. We have Fort Drum post near us and I just can't imagine the horror this must have been. What truly wonderful people helped these soldiers in their time of need also. Very impressive soldiers and post police. What these military families have to go through is hard enough without something like this happening.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened during the shooting at Ft. Hood in Texas?

The shooting at Ft. Hood occurred on November 5, 2009, when a U.S. Army major opened fire at the military base, resulting in the deaths of 13 people and injuries to more than 30 others. It was one of the deadliest mass shootings on a military installation in U.S. history.

Who was the shooter in the Ft. Hood incident?

The shooter was Major Nidal Hasan, an Army psychiatrist. He was later convicted of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted murder for his actions during the attack.

What were the motivations behind the Ft. Hood shooting?

Major Nidal Hasan reportedly had a history of expressing extremist views and was believed to have been motivated by his opposition to U.S. military actions in Muslim countries. His actions were classified as an act of workplace violence rather than terrorism.

How did the military and government respond to the Ft. Hood shooting?

The military and government responded by increasing security measures at military installations, conducting investigations into the incident, and providing support to the victims and their families. The shooting also sparked discussions about mental health support for service members.

What is the current status of the Ft. Hood shooting case?

Major Nidal Hasan was sentenced to death in 2013, and his case has been subject to various appeals. As of now, he remains incarcerated at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, while legal proceedings continue regarding his conviction and sentence.

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