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Fort Hood Victims Laid to Rest

Funerals take place across the country

By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 14, 2009 4:42 PM CST
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(Newser) – Funerals for several of the 13 victims of the Fort Hood shooting took place today across the nation. Friends, family, and community members laid to rest Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow, Spc. Jason Dean Hunt, Staff Sgt. Amy Krueger, Pfc. Aaron Thomas Nemelka, Capt. John Gaffaney, and Pfc. Michael Pearson. "Her smile would light up any room, her energy would envelope all of those around her," said Krueger's parents.

Bethany Hayden, left, 8, and Lennon Richie, 7, line up in downtown Plymouth, Ind., for the funeral procession of Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow.
Bethany Hayden, left, 8, and Lennon Richie, 7, line up in downtown Plymouth, Ind., for the funeral procession of Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow.   (Jim Rider)
The funeral procession of Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow makes its way through downtown Plymouth, Ind., Saturday.
The funeral procession of Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow makes its way through downtown Plymouth, Ind., Saturday.   (Jim Rider)
Kegan Thomas, left, 9, Blake Smith, 12, Kylen Thomas, 11, and Brandon Smith, 10, hold American flags while waiting for the funeral procession of Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow.
Kegan Thomas, left, 9, Blake Smith, 12, Kylen Thomas, 11, and Brandon Smith, 10, hold American flags while waiting for the funeral procession of Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow.   (Jim Rider)
Christopher Johnson, 3, sits with his family in downtown Plymouth, Ind., for the funeral procession of Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow.
Christopher Johnson, 3, sits with his family in downtown Plymouth, Ind., for the funeral procession of Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow.   (Jim Rider)
Snapshots of the victims.
Snapshots of the victims.   ((AP Photo))
Soldiers salute during the funeral for Army Spc. Jason Hunt at Sunset Cemetery in Norman, Okla., Saturday.
Soldiers salute during the funeral for Army Spc. Jason Hunt at Sunset Cemetery in Norman, Okla., Saturday.   (AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Steve Gooch)
Friends and soldiers attend the service for Army Spc. Jason Hunt at Sunset Cemetery in Norman, Okla.
Friends and soldiers attend the service for Army Spc. Jason Hunt at Sunset Cemetery in Norman, Okla.   (AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Steve Gooch)
The casket carrying the body of Army Spc. Jason Hunt is carried by an honor guard at Sunset Cemetery in Norman, Okla.
The casket carrying the body of Army Spc. Jason Hunt is carried by an honor guard at Sunset Cemetery in Norman, Okla.   (AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Steve Gooch)
Mourners attend the visitation for Sgt. Amy Krueger at Kiel High School in Kiel, Wis., Friday. Her funeral took place today.
Mourners attend the visitation for Sgt. Amy Krueger at Kiel High School in Kiel, Wis., Friday. Her funeral took place today.   (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
A message is written on the back of a car outside the visitation for Sgt. Amy Krueger at Kiel High School in Kiel, Wis., Friday. Her funeral took place today.
A message is written on the back of a car outside the visitation for Sgt. Amy Krueger at Kiel High School in Kiel, Wis., Friday. Her funeral took place today.   (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Col. Timothy Swan presents the American flag to Christine Gaffaney, widow of John Gaffaney, as son Matthew holds a handkerchief to his face during Saturday's funeral in San Diego.
Col. Timothy Swan presents the American flag to Christine Gaffaney, widow of John Gaffaney, as son Matthew holds a handkerchief to his face during Saturday's funeral in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Brigadier General Margaret Wilmoth presents the Global War on Terrorism Medal to the Christine Gaffaney, widow of John Gaffaney, at a memorial service in San Diego.
Brigadier General Margaret Wilmoth presents the Global War on Terrorism Medal to the Christine Gaffaney, widow of John Gaffaney, at a memorial service in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
A California National Guard honor guard carries the casket of John Gaffaney at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.
A California National Guard honor guard carries the casket of John Gaffaney at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders escort the hearse carrying Spc. Jason Hunt as they arrive at Sunset Cemetery in Norman, Okla.
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders escort the hearse carrying Spc. Jason Hunt as they arrive at Sunset Cemetery in Norman, Okla.   (AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Steve Gooch)
Soldiers salute during the funeral for Army Spc. Jason Hunt at Sunset Cemetery in Norman, Okla.
Soldiers salute during the funeral for Army Spc. Jason Hunt at Sunset Cemetery in Norman, Okla.   (AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Steve Gooch)
The hearse carrying the casket of John Gaffaney arrives for a memorial service at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Saturday in San Diego.
The hearse carrying the casket of John Gaffaney arrives for a memorial service at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Saturday in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelz)
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cochiserocks
Nov 16, 2009 2:56 AM CST
I don't think so - murder victims maybe, but battle casualties no. They were unarmed and I don't think that whatever Geneva rules that there are in a battle would classify this as military action involving combatants. Judging from your other posts, I'm guessing this is just a joke thing for you - but I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt seeing as you ended with a question mark.
cochiserocks
Nov 15, 2009 12:58 PM CST
whatever. Human beings can still behave like human beings, what ever they believe in.
cochiserocks
Nov 15, 2009 12:33 PM CST
At the risk of sounding trite - I'm not really feeling the whole politic thing on this topic - just a very real sense of sadness that yet more life is wasted to make some kind of fucked up point. We can sit here on Newser doing our thing, but this is reality we're commenting on - and a pretty sorry reality it is. I don't think God has a diet plan or a dress code. I'm not anti anyone. Muslim, Christian, Jew, Buddhist, Sikhs, there's good people and aresholes to be found in all of them - and for most of the planet's population - they're mostly just seriously poor people trying to get through the the shit they have deal with every day. This shit right here is nothing to do with God/Allah/whatever name you use. Nothing at all. I enjoy the banter and insights I get here on Newser into views both similar and totally different to my own - but this is a list of names of people who were walking around doing their thing this time not two weeks ago - and it is a real tragedy. Another fucking tragedy in a week that seems to be all about remembering people who aren't here no more when they should be. I confess, I got some dark anniversaries going on myself - so forgive the morbid tone. Just fucking nuts what people will do to each other in the name of some shit no one is really sure about in the first place. If there is a maker - I'm pretty damn sure this isn't what was hoped for us.
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