Here are ten women we wrote about in 2009 who inspired us. Some were heroes, some were heroic, some were just our best.
Firefight at Fort Hood
Nov 12th, 2009
The alleged gunman remains under guard at Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Authorities say the gunman, armed with two handguns, fired at least 100 rounds indiscriminately into the crowd of Soldiers gathered for pre-deployment medical screenings.
The violence spilled outside as Soldiers fled, some trying to break windows to escape the carnage. Witnesses say the shooter continued his rampage at an adjacent building, shooting several others before police confronted him.
More about Ft. Hood hero Kim Munley
Nov 7th, 2009
“She was small in stature, but very large in heart and determination. She would not be denied the opportunity to work in law enforcement. No matter the task – driving, defense tactics, building searches, firearms or the 30 other areas of study she was up to the task,” Simpson said.
“I just felt more protected knowing she was on my street,” neighbor Erin Houston said.
Fort Hood Update Nov 6 at 10 am
Nov 6th, 2009
Cone said the officer and her partner responded “very quickly” to the scene of the shootings — reportedly in around three minutes.
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