You are thinking about a piece of medal when soldiers have been killed?
Screw your head on straight.
A very significant piece of medal.
It is a symbol from the CIC our country to the soldier's family that they did not die in vain.
Although they were processing in or out at Ft. Hood, they are still in the fight.
The Purple Heart is a high honor, given to note the profound sacrifice that the awardee made for our Country. It is awarded to those injured and killed in a conflict.
The unarmed victims at Ft. Hood deserve that recognition; and the Army/Administration needs to award the medal as a gesture affirming that Hasan was acting as a traitor and as an enemy combatant.