In Memoriam: Lives of Note

May 18, 2008 — -- Robert Rauschenberg, 82 -- An American artists renowned for shaping 20th century art, he was famous for his use of non-traditional materials.

"As long as everybody has a different story, and people keep arguing about what the paintings about, or the object, well then I feel it's alive."

Robert Mondavi, 94 -- A famed Napa Valley vintner, he helped California wine gain international prominence.

Jimmy Slyde, 80 -- A big-band era rhythm tap dancer, he was known for his glides and slides.

Irena Sendler, 98 -- A Roman Catholic, she created a network to rescue 2500 Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto.

IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS, THE PENTAGON RELEASED THE NAMES OF 8 SOLDIERS KILLED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN.

Army SGT Isaac Palomarez, 26, of Loveland, CO

Army SPC Mary J Jaenichen, 20, of Temecula, CA

Army PFC Ara T Deysie, 18, of Parker, AZ

Army SGT Joseph A Ford, 23, of Knox, IN

Army PVT Matthew W Brown, 20, of Zelienople, PA

Army CPL Jessica A Ellis, 24, of Bend, OR

Army SSG Victor M Cota, 33, of Tucson, AZ

Army SGT John K Daggett, 21, of Phoenix, AZA famed