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In Pictures: 'Obama Fort Hood Shooting Memorial Service'

By James Wray Nov 10, 2009, 23:18 GMT

President Barack Obama and his wife First Lady Michelle Obama pass photos fo the fallen as they depart from the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks from behind a photo of slain Sergeant Amy S. Krueger during the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

U.S. Senator John McCain (R) greets a soldier as he departs the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The family of Army specialist Kham S. Xiong grieves by his photo at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

sJennifere Hunt, the widow of Specialist Jason Hunt reaches out to touch his picture at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Family members of the fallen pass pictures of their loved ones at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Texas Governor Rick Perry wipes his brow as he sits near U.S. President Barack Obama (L) at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

US President Barack Obama and his wife First Lady Michelle Obama review the dead at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The family of Army specialist Kham S. Xiong grieves after passing by his photo at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

U.S. President Barack Obama takes the stage to speak at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

A soldier wounded in the Fort Hood shootings is assisted as he arrives for the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive for the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk to their seats as they arrive for the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Soldiers wounded in the Fort Hood shooting arrive at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

A soldier wounded in the shooting arrives at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Family members of the fallen grieve at the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Families of the fallen arrive for the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Captain Saralyn Ative (L) comforts Captain Michael Worsley as they wait for the start of the memorial service for the 12 soldiers and one civilian killed at Fort Hood U.S Army Post near Killeen, Texas, USA 10 November 2009. Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan reportedly shot and killed 13 people, 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 30 others in a rampage 05 November at the base's Soldier Readiness Center where deploying and returning soldiers undergo medical screenings. EPA/TANNEN MAURY