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Today marks an important day for our country as we pause to honor the men and women who committed their lives in service to our nation. It is a day to reflect on the blessings of freedom and liberty, bought and paid for by those who answered the call to arms.
On November 5, 2009, many of us remember exactly where we were when we heard about the unspeakable evil unfolding at Fort Hood. Fourteen innocent Americans lost their lives that day, including an unborn baby who never had a chance at life. Since then, our community has come together to heal and we have shown the world the very best of America.
Glen Rose resident Melissa Graddick said she knew she'd found her calling in December 2016 after gazing across the grounds of the Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park in Virginia.
FORT HOOD — The day began with overcast skies, soon followed by a light rain. But by the time the ceremony began, the sun was shining and the U.S. flags at the Nov. 5, 2009, Memorial were flapping in the breeze.
FORT HOOD, TX – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the Fort Hood massacre, which injured more than 30 individuals and took the lives of 14 others, including 12 military service members, one civilian and an unborn child:
"When our world needed him most, he and his fellow Soldiers answered the call and put their lives on the line in service to the greatest generation," Congressman Roger Williams, District 25, told the crowd gathered Friday to honor Jose Manzano-Somera.
FORT HOOD, TX – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today joined Vice President Mike Pence at Fort Hood to participate in a veterans roundtable and training demonstrations.
Congressman Williams released the following statement:
It was a tremendous privilege today to present Filipino World War II veteran Jose Monzano Somera with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award bestowed by Congress on a civilian. Mr. Somera served from 1944-1946 with units of the U.S.
FORT HOOD, Texas — As a boy growing up in the Philippines during World War II, Jose Manzano-Somera's family opened their home to the American soldiers who filled their hometown.
FORT HOOD, TX – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today presented the Congressional Gold Medal to Filipino World War II Veteran Jose Monzano Somera at Fort Hood. Mr. Somera served from 1944-1946 with units of the U.S.