Two survivors of the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting expressed complex emotions following the Pentagon's confirmation that the execution of gunman Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed.

Nidal Hasan, a former army psychiatrist, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3 for the November 2009 attack that killed 13 people and wounded 32 others. This marks the first military execution since 1961 and the first by firing squad since 1945.

Alonzo Lunsford, who was shot seven times by Hasan, stated that he plans to attend the execution and wishes to make eye contact with Hasan. "I want him to be able to look at my eyes and to let him understand I won't be defeated, can't be defeated. I am no longer a victim, his victim. I am a survivor," Lunsford said. He also welcomed the approval of Hasan's execution, believing it will bring closure to survivors and families.

Despite his personal desire for closure, Lunsford voiced reservations about the public livestreaming of the execution. He believes it should be restricted to survivors and the families of those who perished, fearing it could be perceived as a spectacle. "I don't want this to be viewed upon as a spectacle, like a pay-per-view event, or like going to a basketball tournament," he stated.

Lunsford argued that livestreaming executions sets a concerning precedent, potentially undermining the United States' role as a moral example globally. "We're not trying to meet a standard -- we're trying to set a standard for the free world," he added.

The decision to livestream the execution has drawn varied reactions, with some lawmakers also condemning the Pentagon's announcement. The method of execution, a firing squad, was chosen by Lunsford and other survivors as it mirrored how Hasan attacked them.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed the execution will be open to the public and available online. Hasan had described his actions as an act of jihad.

This event is particularly significant due to the rarity of military executions and the specific method chosen, which directly relates to the trauma experienced by the victims.