November 7, 2009 Gov. Perry visits Fort Hood victims Play video

(NECN: Temple, Texas) - Texas Governor Rick Perry visited wounded victims of the Fort Hood shooting on Saturday, saying that those soldiers said it was an honor to serve their country and are committed to returning to service.

"We talked about these kids' families, we talked about if they needed anything," Gov. Perry said. "We comforted them and loved on them, and I think that's the appropriate role at this particular point in time."

The governor said that hold told the soldiers, "there's 24 million Texans praying for them and wishing them well."

He praised the reaction of those who responded to the incident, deeming them "heroes."

"From the instance that perpetrator opened fire, the better element of human nature kicked in. Sergeant Kimberly Munley, for instance, Mark Todd, who raced toward the sound of the gunfire, will be appropriately regarded as heroes in the future," Gov. Perry said.

Material from The Associated Press used in this report.