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| One man's testimony from the Maj. Dr. Nidal Hasan trial | |
| 2010-10-16 | |
| FORT HOOD -- The courtroom doors opened Thursday afternoon, but no one immediately appeared. The name was called aloud moments before and those inside knew of the man for whom they waited. A tall soldier in an Army Combat Uniform made his way inside. He leaned heavily on a cane in his right hand, the left side of his body followed slightly behind as he swung it forward to keep up with the rest of him. His walking was laborious, but steady. This soldier was going to make it through the low swinging door, up a ramp and to a waiting chair by himself. That's what cav scouts do. Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee Zeigler Jr. swore the testimony he was about to give was the truth. He carefully lowered himself into the chair and awaited the prosecutor's questions. Patrick's answers were concise. His voice was strong and deliberate. At times he spoke slowly as if his lips were waiting for his brain to send the right words -- words that would tell his story to those waiting before him.
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