President Obama to Attend Fort Hood Memorial

President Barack Obama plans to attend a memorial at Texas' Fort Hood Tuesday, where a gunman's rampage left 13 dead and 29 more wounded.The suspect in the shooting, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan will be tried in a military court.The event will be streamed live today on wsav.com.

By: Associated Press | WSAV-TV
Published: November 10, 2009

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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama plans to attend a
memorial at Texas' Fort Hood today, where a gunman's rampage left
13 dead and 29 more wounded.
Obama will also meet with the families of those killed.
Kevin Sullivan, who served as President George W. Bush's
communications director, says Obama's presence "sends a message
that he understands this is a national moment." He says what
really matters is that Obama is able to provide comfort to the
victims' families.
Lt. General Robert Cone says at least 3,000 people are expected
to attend the event.
The suspect in the shooting, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, is accused
of firing off more than 100 rounds before a civilian police officer
shot him. He survived and is in stable condition.
Officials say Hasan will be tried in a military court.