I was at the VA yesterday for a medical appointment and while in the waiting room I saw the press conference that outlined the tragedy at Fort Hood yesterday. I found that I along with other veterans sat in stunned disbelief in the waiting room at what we were learning. I was and am frankly at a loss for words. I think the blog from our friends at US Navy SEALs below provides an appropriate response. My heart goes out to the victims and their family, friends, coworkers and colleagues.
Tragedy at Fort Hood: 13 Killed, 30 Wounded
US Navy SEALs BlogWe have always held our Armed forces – the Navy SEALs more so in our posts – in high esteem; we give them all these laudable labels, such as courageous, determined and dedicated. We admire them for having the guts to go to places we would never even dream of being sent to, of fulfilling almost impossible tasks that we would rather not do. We know that they do so out of the goodness of their hearts and a desire to serve; but what do we make of the horrible experiences that they undoubtedly have to undergo?
