FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - With the traditional roll call of the fallen, rifle salutes and sounding of taps, Fort Hood ended its ceremonial farewell to three soldiers killed in an April 2 shooting rampage.
Speaking from behind three battlefield crosses, President Barack Obama and Army leaders paid tribute to the three.
Each told of the life achievements of Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ferguson, Staff Sgt. Carlos Lazaney-Rodriguez and Sgt. Timothy Owens and vowed that they and their grieving families won’t be forgotten. Afterward, the speakers filed past the crosses of the dead and paused to salute each slain soldier.
Staff Sgt. Cheryl Reese then sang “Amazing Grace” and Col. Matthew Goff, Fort Hood chaplain, spoke on Psalm 46, a poem of faith amid chaos and turmoil.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.