Captain Russell Gilbert Seager, 51, was killed on November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas, during the attack at the Soldier Readiness Center. A nurse practitioner and Army Reserve Captain, Seager had been at Fort Hood for training and was scheduled for deployment to Afghanistan in December 2009. He worked with veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and is remembered for that dedication.

The shooting lasted about 10 minutes and left 13 people dead and more than 30 injured. The attacker was subdued and taken into custody. Seager’s funeral was held with full military honors in Wonewoc, Wisconsin, and he was buried in Pine Eden Cemetery.