By: Chris Cheng
FORT HOOD – Victims of the deadly Fort Hood shooting and their families are demanding action from the government.
The group, known as The Coalition of Fort Hood Heroes, is outraged that the Department of Defense only considers the incident "workplace violence" and not a terrorist attack.
Nearly half a dozen victims and families members came together and released a 14-minute YouTube video, Thursday, that documented the events of that tragic day and the changes that need to be made.
"Workplace violence is not a Muslim, Jihadist, terrorist in camouflage by wearing U.S. Army military uniform opening fire on unarmed, unprotected soldiers," Spc. Logan Burnett said.
Burnett is just one of the half dozen survivors who told their story in hopes of getting change.
"Its not workplace violence it's terrorism and I pray every night that somebody, somebody will finally care enough to make it what it really is," Burnett said.
The victims and their families want the shooting classified as a terrorist attack so that they can get the combat-related special compensation that provides disability pay for medically retired service members.
The change would also make the victims eligible for Purple Hearts or medals for valor.
The Coalition is not alone, several residents in Killeen said they couldn't believe that the attack wasn't considered terrorism.
"This was an attack on our home this was an attack on our families this was an attack on everyday life for us, so yes this was a terrorist attack," John-Michael Ullom said.
Ullom, like many other vets in Killeen, believe the families should be getting the help they need especially after all the sacrifices.
"It hurts, it hurts. As a wounded warrior it really hurts and to see those families suffering that's not what we are all about," Miguel Gomez said.
The Department of Defense and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta have yet to comment on the video or the request for change.
Until the government decides to consider the attack an act of terrorism the group says they will fight on.
"Its not workplace violence it's terrorism and I pray every night that somebody, somebody will finally care enough to make it what it really is," Burnett said.
You can watch the video here and judge for yourself.
