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Sooner killed at Fort Hood
The 22-year-old Tipton soldier is among 13 who died when a gunman opened fire at the post.

KILLED
Spc. Jason Dean "J.D." Hunt: His family suspects the 22-year-old died while trying to protect others from a gunman at Fort Hood, Texas.

By BRYAN DEAN NewsOK.com
Published: 11/7/2009 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 11/7/2009 4:56 AM

A Tipton soldier killed Thursday during a shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, was a quiet boy who thought the military would help him grow into a man, his family said Friday.

Spc. Jason Dean Hunt, 22, was one of 13 people killed when a gunman opened fire at a soldier readiness center on the post. The gunman, identified by authorities as Maj. Nadil Malik Hasan, 39, was shot four times by a civilian police officer but survived.

Hunt was a 2005 graduate of Tipton High School. Tipton is near Altus in southwest Oklahoma.

Known as J.D., Hunt was voted "most quiet" in his senior class. His grandmother, Kay Smith of Frederick, said J.D. even dressed so he would blend in at school.

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By BRYAN DEAN NewsOK.com

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Some reader comments for this story were copied from "Oklahoma high school graduate one of the soldiers killed at Fort Hood ," which was published on 11/6/2009.

	Report Comment Barleybaby, Tulsa (11/6/2009 7:41:19 AM) Tears for Jason and his family. Thank you for your service.
	Report Comment FromTheHeart, (11/6/2009 7:42:54 AM) so sorry for your loss.
	Report Comment KYCane, Crestwood (11/6/2009 7:50:08 AM) So young. That's so sad.
	Report Comment Jay of Tulsa, (11/6/2009 8:12:42 AM) Thank you for your service young Hero!
	Report Comment okierose, Tulsa County (11/6/2009 8:32:05 AM) Thank you for your service, Soldier Hunt. Prayers for the family.
	Report Comment Golden Arrow, (11/6/2009 8:35:36 AM) Jason will undoubtedly join the ranks of warrior angels in heaven, keeping us safe in other ways.
	Report Comment pilker, Tulsa (11/6/2009 8:37:01 AM) I go from angry to sad ... could have been anyone's son ... Heart felt condolences family Hunt ...
	Report Comment forkandknife, Tulsa (11/6/2009 9:11:57 AM) God rest your soul Jason.
	Report Comment 2ndjoyce, BA (11/6/2009 9:17:26 AM) We could not protect the protectors and that make me especially sad today. I am so very sorry, Jason. May you rest in peace and may your family find solace in your much appreciated service to this country.
	Report Comment Arbythree, Tulsa (11/6/2009 9:19:23 AM) My deepest prayers to his family.
	Report Comment Daven, Tulsa (11/6/2009 9:19:59 AM) Sorry to hear about all of those lost and injuried yesterday. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family and friends.
	Report Comment Ignatz, A nice place where Democrats hold every office in the County. (11/6/2009 9:52:15 AM) Very, very sad, the loss of this young son.
	Report Comment Mar, Tulsa (11/6/2009 10:14:07 AM) I'm angry and sadden by the foolish acts the suspect perpetrated upon our fine soldiers and citizens. My condolences to John Dean Hunt's family, His mother must be heart broken.
	Report Comment Dreezy, Owasso (11/6/2009 10:28:58 AM) are you kidding me... dam hope all my buddies stationed at hood are safe & okay
	Report Comment justanotherokie, (11/6/2009 10:29:01 AM) May this brave young man RIP. May his cowardly muslim Terrorist Murdering foe burn in hell.
	Report Comment Blessed, Broken Arrow (11/6/2009 10:35:30 AM) It's so sad. I can't imagine the pain his parents and siblings must be feeling at this point. I hope that they realize that Jason is a hero for serving his country. They should be proud of his efforts for all of us. Thank you, Jason, for your sacrifice. I am so sad to hear of this tragic sacrifice Jason made for us. I will be praying for the family.
	Report Comment Carlos, Tulsa (11/6/2009 11:16:16 AM) Very sad. My condolences to his family.
	Report Comment Bud Green, No (11/6/2009 11:22:21 AM) It's shocking and sad that this happened. RIP JD Hunt, thanks for your service an dedication.
	Report Comment Serenity, Tulsa (11/6/2009 11:35:46 AM) My thoughts and prayers to this young hero's family. It is so sad, overseas they are ready for it. But in this case they couldn't even defend themselves from this senseless attack.
	Report Comment ELENA, TULSA (11/6/2009 12:36:52 PM) My prayers go out to the family of Jason. May God comfort you in your sorrow over this senseless death! Again I have to say that the media should get it's facts straight before reporting that no one from Oklahoma was hurt or killed. How awful to find out that 1 from Oklahoma was killed after all. the MEDIA jumps on everything they hear without waiting for confirmation! In the case of a death....the MEDIA should wait for absolute official confirmation before saying anything that would cause pain for a family. Thats like saying oops! Sorry! I think anything the MEDIA says should be taken with a wait & see attitude because they are not to be trusted.
	Report Comment Few Clothes, America (11/6/2009 4:01:05 PM) God bless your soul and thank you for your service to our country. My heartfelt condolences to his family. I grieve for all Veterans.
	Report Comment GrannyTazzy, Tulsa (11/6/2009 5:26:06 PM) My condolences to the family :(
	Report Comment Tulsachica, Tulsa (11/6/2009 7:48:11 PM) Condolences to the family.
	Report Comment oldrustytulsa, Tulsa (11/6/2009 9:13:16 PM) What America has to do is put radical, fanatic Muslims, into some kind of interment camp, we can No longer allow these religious fanatics to roam around loose, Just like we did with the Japs after pearl harbor, to Protect America we are at War with Muslim states, and US, soldiers are being killed right here on American soil.
	Report Comment aint missbehavin, .. (11/6/2009 10:15:38 PM) This is so sad.My sympathies to the family.

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