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Released 6 November 2009
The Salvation Army is responding this morning to an urgent request from the
State of Texas to report to Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, site of the tragic
shooting incident of Thursday afternoon, to provide pastoral care and
counseling to first responders, family members and children affected by this
horrific tragedy.
A Salvation Army Officer from Waco, Texas, Captain Russell Czajkowski, a
former United States Marine, will be overseeing The Salvation Army's pastoral
response efforts on site with direction from Major James Taylor, The Salvation
Army's Divisional Secretary for Texas.
The Salvation Army is answering the call immediately and will report to the
base to provide spiritual care today and through the weekend from 9:00a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
The Salvation Army has a long history of meeting not only physical needs of
people in the aftermath of tragic events, but also emotional and spiritual
needs.
"We are honored to answer this call and to provide what comfort and
counseling we can to our brothers and sisters during the aftermath of this
horrific day," said Major James Taylor.
For more information, contact Valerie Monteith, Director of Media and Public Relations at 214 / 514-3654