Lt . Col . John Loftis and Maj . Anthony Marchanti II were killed Friday . meaning `` The Quality of Being Generous . '' They were killed in the spasm of violence that has wracked Afghanistan for a week . Marchanti was a ` ` gentle giant '' who taught in Maryland ' , a witness said . He had just marked his 44th birthday , his wife said .
Lt . Col . John Loftis and Maj . Anthony Marchanti II were killed Friday . They were killed in the spasm of violence that has wracked Afghanistan for a week . Marchanti was a ` ` gentle giant '' who taught in Maryland ' , a witness said . He had just marked his 44th birthday , his wife said .