a resident of wildwood, missouri, specialist peter j. navarro was part of company a, second battalion, 70th armored reg meant, third brigade combat team and the first armored division. on december 13, 2005, specialist navarro was one of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their humvee during combat operations in taji, iraq. a graduate of lafayette high school, peter declined his acceptance at truman state university so that could he join the army right after his graduation. when peter returned home for his younger brother's funeral, he was faced with the undeniable risks of serving his country. however he returned to iraq, telling friends and family that without him they would be a man short. they need me there. peter was a desstate -- dedicated soldier, willing to give the ultimate sacrifice to protect his country and the men and women who reside there. as peter's father, retired chief petty officer jose navarro said, he cared for the soldiers he worked with. he would do anything for his friends and he told me he be