JUNE
TONY SIRAGUSA, 55
** Charismatic defensive tackle who was part of one of the most celebrated defenses in the NFL history with the Baltimore Ravens. Died June 22
HERSCHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS, 98
** The last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, whose heroics under fire over several crucial hours of the Battle of Iwo Jima made him a legend in his native West Virginia. Died June 29.
The Greatest Generation.
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JULY
BRADFORD FREEMAN, 97
** Last survivor of the famed American Army unit featured in the oral history book and miniseries "Band of Brothers." Died July3.
The Greatest Generation.
JAMES CAAN, 82
** The curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as Sonny Corleone of "The Godfather" and to TV audiences as both the dying football player in "Brian's Song" and the casino boss in "Las Vegas." Died July 8.
His death in "The Godfather" was a real bloody mess.
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