http://www.militarytimes.com/news/2012/07/ap-obama-honors-colorado-victims-with-military-ties-072312/
The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Jul 23, 2012 17:21:15 EDT
RENO, Nev. ? President Obama has honored four victims of the Colorado theater attack who had ties to the military.
Obama began his first campaign-focused trip since the Colorado shooting by remembering service members and veterans who were killed Friday when a gunman opened fire in a Colorado movie theater.
In a speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Monday, Obama said, ?These young patriots were willing to serve in faraway lands, yet they were taken from us at home.?
Obama said the nation honors them, adding: ?We stand with you as one united American family.?
Among those killed in the attack were:
? Jonathan Blunk, a 26-year-old Navy veteran
? Jesse Childress, a 29-year-old Air Force cybersystems operator
? John Larimer, a 27-year-old-sailor
? Rebecca Wingo, a 32-year-old Air Force veteran
Obama said he met with families and conveyed the message that ?we honor your loved ones. We salute their service.?
Referring to the attack and all its victims, he said: ?Our hearts still ache.?
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