In Memoriam
April 13, 2014

According to the Pentagon, there were no casualties in Afghanistan this week.

The following notable names lost their lives this week:

Photographer Leee Black Childers, 68
Tuskegee Airman and co-founder of the NABJ Chuck Stone, 89
English television presenter Peaches Geldof, 25
Politician Steve Smith, 64
American "jihadist" Eric Harroun, 31
Politician Art Kimball, 72
Politician Monte Olsen, 57
Professional wrestler The Ultimate Warrior, 54
Football player Chris Banks, 41
Politician Rory Ellinger, 72
Politician Val Ogden, 90
Tony Award-winning actress Phyllis Frelich, 70
Reality show personality Nick Honea, 27

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