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Sgt. Patrick Tainsh, Oceanside, Calif., 33
His family recalls him as a rebellious kid, but when he neared 30 he joined the Army. He died in an ambush in Baghdad on Feb. 11, 2004. His proud parents shared their son's parting words with the president, who autographed the last page with his thanks.
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