Army Staff Sgt. Bryan E. Hall, 32, Elk Grove; killed in explosion

When Army Staff Sgt. Bryan E. Hall returned to Iraq from leave early last month, his 2-year-old daughter, Addison, hugged a fabric doll with his image. She would squeeze the doll, which caused her father's recorded voice to tell her how much he loved and missed her.

By Hector Becerra

May 17, 2009