President Barack Obama has told
memorial service at the Fort hood army base in Texas
that United States must never forget
the 13 men and women
who died in the shooting there last week.
He said the killings couldn't be justified.
"It may be hard to comprehend
the twisted logic that led to this tragedy.
But this much we do know
no faith justifies these murderous and craven acts.
No just and loving god looks upon them with favor.
For what is done we know the killer will be met with justice
in this world and the next."
The president paid tribute to those who'd been not able,
as he put it,
"to escape the horror of war, even in the comfort of home."