Rick Scott Honors Florida Soldiers Wounded in Fort Hood Shootings

Gov. Rick Scott honored two Floridians in the Army -- Private First Class Justin Johnson from Punta Gorda and Staff Sergeant Patrick Zeigler from Orange County -- who were wounded in the Fort Hood shooting in 2009. President Barack Obama is expected to sign a bill which passed both chambers of Congress awarding the Purple Heart to soldiers wounded in that attack.

Florida stands proudly as two Floridians Pvt. First Class Justin Johnson and Staff Sgt. Patrick Zeigler are expected to be awarded the Purple Heart for their bravery during the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, Scott said on Monday. Both men sustained injuries in the massacre. As a veteran myself, I join all Floridians to express sincere gratitude to Justin and Patrick and their families today for their sacrifice.

Scott also recognized a Floridian killed in the attack.

We also remember Sgt. Danny Ferguson, from Mulberry, Fla., who lost his life during the 2014 Fort Hood shooting, Scott said. The horrific acts that happened at Fort Hood will forever be remembered by all Americans and we will continue to honor those who were injured, or killed, and their families.