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Moment of silence for Fort Hood victims


Last Update: 11/06 4:38 pm
U.S. Army 1st Sergeant William Ellis (front) bows his head along with other soldiers during a moment of silence for the soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood on November 6, 2009 in Killeen, Texas. (Joe Raedle, Getty Images)
U.S. Army 1st Sergeant William Ellis (front) bows his head along with other soldiers during a moment of silence for the soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood on November 6, 2009 in Killeen, Texas. (Joe Raedle, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of Defense Robert Gates declared a moment of silence Friday for U.S. military forces worldwide as a show of respect for the Fort Hood victims.

The moment of silence was held at 2:34 p.m. Eastern — exactly 24 hours after the shooting in Texas. All U.S. forces worldwide were asked to participate in the show of respect.

A spokesman says Gates has no immediate plans to travel to Fort Hood.

Army Chief of Staff George Casey and Army Secretary John McHugh arrived at the base Friday.


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