In Memoriam: Lives of Note

— -- Robert M. Ball, 93 -- Former Commissioner, Social Security Administration, 1962 -1973.Considered the father of Medicare, he was a tireless defender of Social Security and opponent of privatization.

Margaret Truman Daniel, 83 -- Author. Daughter of President Truman, the singer, radio & TV host was best known for her popular, DC-based mystery novels.

Gordon B. Hinckley, 97 -- Mormon leader. "One cannot come to this sacred office without almost overwhelming feelings of inadequacy. Strengthened resolution to go forward comes from the knowledge that this is the work of God."

One of its longest serving presidents, Hinckley led the Mormon church through a time of growth and expansion.

THIS WEEK THE PENTAGON RELEASED THE NAMES OF 13 SOLDIERS KILLED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN:

Army SGT Tracy R Birkman, 41, of New Castle, VA
Army CPL Duncan C Crookston, 19, of Denver, CO
Army SFC Matthew R Kahler, 29, of Granite Falls, MN
Army SSG Robert J Wilson, 28, of Boynton Beach, FL
Army MAJ Alan G Rogers, 40, of Hampton, FL
Army SGT Mikeal W Miller, 22, of Albany, OR
Army SGT James E Craig, 26, of Hollywood, SC
Army SSG Gary W Jeffries, 37, of Roscoe, TX
 Army CPL Evan A Marshall, 21, of Athens, GA
Army PFC Brandon A Meyer, 20, of Orange, CA
 Army PVT Joshua AR Young, 21, of Riddle, OR
Army 1LT David E Schultz, 25, of Illinois
Army CPT Michael A Norman, 36, of Killeen, TX