Army Spc. Shawn P. Rankinen
Died March 07, 2007 serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom28, of Independence, Mo.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; died March 7 in Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Also killed were Staff Sgt. Christopher R. Webb and Spc. Michael D. Rivera.