Army Specialist Justin Buxbaum, 22, South Portland, Maine

Buxbaum was remembered at his funeral, which was attended by Governor John Baldacci, as someone who put others first. Fond of children, he hoped to become an elementary school teacher. He was a member of the 62d Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, based in Fort Hood, Texas, and had served two tours in Iraq when he was sent to Afghanistan. Buxbaum died in Kushamond on May 26, 2008, after he was hit by a bullet that was accidentally discharged.
Buxbaum was remembered at his funeral, which was attended by Governor John Baldacci, as someone who put others first. Fond of children, he hoped to become an elementary school teacher. He was a member of the 62d Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, based in Fort Hood, Texas, and had served two tours in Iraq when he was sent to Afghanistan. Buxbaum died in Kushamond on May 26, 2008, after he was hit by a bullet that was accidentally discharged.