Matthew P Ruffner, 34, Tafford, PA
US Army CWO
Jarrett M Yoder, 26, Mohnton, PA
According to iCasualties, the total number of service members who have died in Afghanistan is now 3,281.
In addition, the following notable names lost their lives this week:
Congressman Charlie Wilson, 70
Mormon Leader H. Burke Peterson, 89
Actor Richard LeParmentier, 66
Broadcaster Pat Summerall, 82
Graphic designer Storm Thorgerson, 69
ND state politician Robert W. Peterson, 84
Musician Cordell Mosson, 60
NY state politician Estella Diggs, 96
USA Today founder Al Neuharth, 89
Award-winning author E. L. Konigsburg, 83