In Memoriam: Lives of Note

Jan. 27, 2008— -- Heath Ledger, 28 -- Actor

"Why don't you just let me be huh?"

Suharto, 86 -- Former President of Indonesia; his success of economic stability would be overshadowed by decades of corruption and brutal dictatorship.

George Habash, 82 -- Founder, Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine; his radical faction created terror tactics that stunned the world with airline hijackings and bombings in the 60's and 70's.

Richard Darman, 64 -- Budget Director; he served five presidents and persuaded Pres. Bush Sr. to reverse his tax pledge for deficit reduction.

THIS WEEK, THE PENTAGON RELEASED THE NAMES OF 6 SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN.

Army SSG Justin R Whiting, 27, of Hancock, NY
Army SPC Jon M Schoolcraft, III, 26, of Wapakoneta, OH
Army SPC Richard B Burress, 25, of Naples, FL
Marine LCpl James M Gluff, 20, of Tunnel Hill, GA
Army SGT Michael R Sturdivant, 20, of Conway, AR
Army SSG Robert J Miller, 24, of Iowa City, IA