Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Press Release - VHP of America condemns the gruesome and barbaric attack in Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5th, 2009.

nov 10th, 2009

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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2009
 

VHP of America condemns the gruesome and barbaric attack in Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5th, 2009. 
 
On behalf of the Hindu American community of USA, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) of America (VHPA) extends its deepest condolences and expresses its heartfelt sympathies to the friends and families of the victims of this cowardly, gruesome and mindless terror attack at the Army base in Fort Hood, Texas, on November, 5th 2009, committed by Major Nidal Malik Hasan, an Army psychiatrist.

VHPA is outraged and saddened by the murder of murder of 12 brave American soldiers and 1 civilian, at Fort Hood, Texas. We express our best wishes for the well being of the thirty eight soldiers, wounded in this attack. We salute Fort Hood police Sgt. Kimberly Munley who stopped the rampage by shooting the gunman despite being shot herself and saved lives.

VHPA shares the distress and grief of the families of the departed souls, and assures them that the Hindus of America stand united with their brothers and sisters in this time of grief and sorrow. 
Incidentally, Hindus around the world have been and continue to be victims of similar attacks. The Fort Hood attack drives home the need for all Americans to unite in solidarity and support for the families of the brave men and women we lost. This is also the time when we must reiterate our resolve to defeat terrorism, and the religious inspirations that fuel them, throughout the world.

In view of this gruesome attack, and the one earlier this year, in Little Lock Arkansas, outside an Army Navy recruiting center where two soldiers were killed, VHPA hopes that all steps are taken at the administrative level, so that such incidents do not befall our brave men and women in future.

Contact Details: Vijay Narang Director, Media Relations, VHP of America 
director_mr@vhp-america.org 



Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) of America (VHPA), founded in 1970 and incorporated in the state of New York in 1974, is an independent, nonprofit, tax- exempt and volunteer-based charitable organization serving the needs of Hindu community in USA . It aims to build a dynamic and vibrant Hindu society rooted in the eternal values of Dharma and inspired by the lofty ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam , i.e. the entire creation is one family. 

 
 
For more information on VHPA, please write to media@vhp-america.org or visit http://www.vhp-america.org


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