In Memoriam: Lives of Note

Feb. 24, 2008— -- Evan Mecham, 83 -- Former Arizona Governor

Known for rescinding the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Arizona, his one term ended in impeachment in 1988.

Rev. James Orange, 65 -- Civil Rights Activist

An aide to Martin Luther King Jr., his arrest in Alabama led to the Selma-to-Montgomery march; he later organized for the AFL-CIO.

Robin Moore, 82 -- Author

Best known for "The French Connection" and "The Green Berets," he was called a "devoted advocate" for the Special Forces.

THIS WEEK THE PENTAGON RELEASED THE NAMES OF 7 SOLDIERS KILLED IN IRAQ

Army SPC Chad D Groepper, 21, of Kingsley, IA 
Army SPC Luke S Runyan, 21, of Spring Grove, PA
Army SSG Bryant W Mackey, 30, of Eureka, KS
Army SGT Conrad Alvarez, 22, of Big Spring, TX 
Army CPL Albert Bitton, 20, of Chicago, IL
Army SPC Micheal B Matlock Jr, 21, of Glen Burnie, MD
Army CPT Nathan R Raudenbush, 25, of Pennsylvania