Pfc. Aaron Thomas Nemelka, age 19
Lost to gun violence on November 5, 2009 in Fort Hood, Texas.
PFC Nemelka sense of duty to his country came from both of his grandfathers, his uncles, an aunt and cousin who all served in the military. In October 2008, he joined the Army and was scheduled to be deployed to Afghanistan in January 2010. Aaron was so concerned about people being killed by roadside bombs that he wanted to help in any way he could – he signed up for one of the most dangerous jobs the military has--defusing bombs. Before he joined the Army, Aaron had achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Thank you for your service - RIP.
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News sources:
- Military Wiki: Fort Hood shooting
- sodakpb: Service Held At Fort Hood To Remember Victims
- The Killeen Daily Herald: Ceremony planned to remember those killed in 2009 Fort Hood shooting
- https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Soldiers-reacted-at-Fort-Hood-as-if-in-combat-816531.php
- The Washington Times: Family, friends mourn Fort Hood victims
- Nov 14: Church News: Utah soldier among slain
- Nov 8: Deseret News: Remembering Nemelka
- PFC Aaron Thomas Nemelka (1990-2009) - Find a...
- https://www.kwtx.com: 10 minutes of gunfire 10 years ago left 13 dead, more than 30 injured
- 2009 Fort Hood shooting - Wikipedia
- Gun Violence Archive
Also killed were:
- Pfc. Francheska Velez, age 21
- Pfc. Kham See Xiong, age 23
- Pfc. Michael S. Pearson, age 22
- SPC Frederick Z. “Freddie” Greene, age 29
- Spc. Jason Dean Hunt, age 22
- Staff Sgt. Justin Michael De Crow, age 32
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