President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive for a memorial service on Tuesday for the thirteen victims of the shooting rampage last week at Fort Hood, Texas. The couple began an afternoon of consolation by privately meeting with family members of those killed and also met with those wounded in the attack.
The President then spoke to the entire Fort Hood community during the memorial service, honoring the soldiers and civilians killed on November 5th:
We come together filled with sorrow for the thirteen Americans that we have lost; with gratitude for the lives that they led; and with a determination to honor them through the work we carry on.
See the President’s speech in its entirety below.
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Check out this new song from Mary J. Blige entitled “I AM” from her 9th studio album, “Stronger” (due in stores on Dec. 22nd).
On Monday, the Supreme Court refused to block the upcoming execution of convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad, 48. The Court did not issue a statement on why it refused to consider his appeal.
Muhammad was declared dead at 9:11pm EST on Tuesday for his role as mastermind of a three-week spree of killings in October 2002 in Maryland, Virginia and Washington.
“There were no complications; Mr. Mohammad was asked if he wished to make a last statement,” Traylor told reporters outside the the Greenville Correctional Center. “He did not acknowledge this or make a last statement whatsoever.” [ read more ]
His teenage accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo (who is now 24) is currently serving life in prison.
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Actress Tracee Ellis Ross laughs on the phone whilst strolling through New York’s Soho.
Singer Estelle leaving the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards Monday night in NYC. She performed at the event and is currently working on her new album.
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