3D printing has recently been used to honor a fallen soldier. Liam Nevins, was once shot in combat. His mother saved the sleeve which he was wearing during the shooting. Liam survived that injury but months later he returned to combat in Afghanistan and this time was not as fortunate. Liam lost his life. As a keepsake, Victoria Nevins, Liams's Mom, kept his sleeve and with the help of a Shapeways forum member, was able to have the sleeve 3d Printer in it's actual size. More details on this story can be found here: http://3dprint.com/5209/3d-printed-sleeve-soldier. Here is a picture of that sleeve: