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Fort Hood - Media Advisory
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PRESS RELEASE
November 6, 2009 – Northern California Islamic Council grieves with fellow Americans and condemns senseless act of violence at Fort Hood.
Contact: Reshma Yunus, Outreach Director, NCIC 510-206-8158
The Northern California Islamic Council (NCIC) expresses its horror and outrage at the heinous act of violence committed by a disturbed individual at Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas. Thousands of Muslim Americans and Arab Americans serve honorably in the United States armed forces and the National Guard and we categorically condemn this despicable act. We are deeply saddened by this senseless tragedy and offer our heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of victims. The Red Cross is providing assistance at the site and we call on our members and fellow Americans to contact their local Red Cross and donate blood.
If you are looking for a loved one from Ft. Hood, please contact the Red Cross' "Safe and Well" program at https://disastersafe.redcross.org/. You will need the telephone number or address for the person you seek. For more information on how to help through the Red Cross in this crisis, visit: http://redcrosschat.org/2009/11/05/fort-hood-shootings/
For more information on NCIC, please visit our website at www.norcalcouncil.org
Northern California Islamic Council (NCIC) is a coalition of member organizations founded on the concept of Islamic Shura or Consultation. Shura is rooted in the central idea that people are equal in their rights and responsibilities. NCIC, through consultation and coordination, aims to be an inclusive peer-to-peer network of support for mosques and Non-Profit organizations and to provide a common platform and a united Muslim voice in the community.
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