Hagel, Dempsey Honor 12 Killed at Washington Navy Yard

You are subscribed to American Forces News Articles for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Hagel, Dempsey Honor 12 Killed at Washington Navy Yard 09/17/2013 10:50 AM CDT Hagel, Dempsey Honor 12 Killed at Washington Navy Yard By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and Joint Chiefs Chairman Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey today joined other defense leaders to place a wreath at the Navy Memorial here in honor of the 12 employees killed at the Washington Navy Yard yesterday. In a short, somber ceremony, Hagel and Dempsey placed a wreath next to the "Lone Sailor" statue at the memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue this morning. Washington Mayor Vincent Gray joined the military leaders. All present saluted or placed their hands over their hearts as a bugler played "Taps." The FBI is continuing the investigation into the shooting rampage. Aaron Alexis, a former Navy reservist, is alleged to have been the shooter. Alexis was killed in a gun duel with police. Officials have released the names and ages of seven of those killed. They are: Michael Arnold, 59; Sylvia Frasier, 53; Kathy Gaarde, 62; John Roger Johnson, 73, Frank Kohler, 50; Kenneth Bernard Proctor, 46 and Vishnu Pandit, 61. Other names will be released when family notifications are complete, officials said.   Biographies: Chuck Hagel Ray Mabus Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey Related Articles: Hagel to Lay Wreath at Navy Memorial to Honor Shooting Victims   Defense Department News Through Facebook On American Forces Press Service's Facebook page, you can post comments and share news, photos and videos. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Forces-Press-Service/65137437532 or search for American Forces Press Service at Facebook.com. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time by clicking on your 'User Profile' page at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOD/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ at http://www.defense.gov/landing/questions.aspx for up-to-date information. Get the help you, your family, and fellow servicemembers need, when you need it. Visit www.WarriorCare.mil to learn more. Check out the National Resource Directory at www.nationalresourcedirectory.org, a new web-based resource for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families, families of the fallen and those who support them from the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense