The Pentagon reported last week that Command Sgt. Maj. Martin R. Barreras, 49, and Chief Warrant Officer Deric M. Rasmussen, 33, died in Afghanistan. So sad.
The following notable names lost their lives this week:
H. R. Giger, Artist Who Gave Life to ‘Alien’ Creature, Dies at 74
Malik Bendjelloul, Oscar Winner for ‘Sugar Man’ Film, Dies at 36
Jeb Magruder, 79, Nixon Aide Jailed for Watergate, Dies
William Bender, Time Editor and Music Critic, Is Dead at 83
William Worthy, a Reporter Drawn to Forbidden Datelines, Dies at 92