Fort Hood Soldier From Reno Safe

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Updated: 4:30 AM Nov 6, 2009 Fort Hood Soldier From Reno Safe The mother of a Fort Hood soldier from Reno says her son is safe. Posted: 9:27 PM Nov 5, 2009 Reporter: Scott Howard Email Address: scott.howard@kolotv.com

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RENO, NV - The mother of a Fort Hood soldier from Reno says her son is safe.

UNR instructor Rebecca Thomas told KOLO TV News Now that there son, Sgt. Josh Trudell, called her soon after the shooting to tell her that he was safe and sound.

Thomas said her son had just returned from dental surgery at the base when the shooting occurred.

"I'm still a bit nervous, but I feel a lot better now,'' Thomas said.

Trudell was recently award the Bronze Star for valor during "combat operations ... under the most extreme circumstances. Trudell returned to Fort Hood Army Base after serving a year in Afghanistan.

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Posted by: Susan Location: Reno on Nov 6, 2009 at 06:04 AM

Prayers go out to all of the families and loved ones of everyone stationed at Fort Hood. Thank you for the update --- We can't imagine how difficult it must be for the families

Posted by: Maureen Location: Sun Valley on Nov 5, 2009 at 04:42 PM

Spc Ryan Coverdell and PFC Daniel Kitchen are both stationed at Ft Hood TX. Both have reported to their father and I that they are safe and sound! As the other mother mentioned, this was a very stressful day in our world! Spc Ryan Coverdell has been preparing to deploy next month. He's has spent hours in the readiness center. Our prayers are with our Ft Hood family and those of the injured and fallen. Both Ryan and Daniel call Reno home. I'm sure there are more soldiers from the area stationed at Ft Hood.

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