Sept. 11, 2001, marked the beginning of the
war against terrorism. But it also brought to a tragic end a
multitude of lives. Here, we honor those who died in the attack
on the Pentagon.
Naval Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Martin Caballero was born in Houston, Texas on Nov. 21, 1979. Known to his family as "Danny" and shipmates as "Cabby," he graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Fort Bend County, SugarLand, Texas, May 1998. After graduating from boot camp in 1998, Daniel entered an electronics training program in Great Lakes, Ill.. He was then assigned to Fleet Training Center in Norfolk, Va., where he continued his electronics training. Caballero then received orders to report for duty at the Pentagon to the Chief of Naval Operations Telecommunications Center. While stationed at the Pentagon he was NCTS Washington's Junior Sailor of the Year for 2000. His awards and decorations include: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and a Purple Heart.
Daniel is survived by his parents, Andres and Carmen; sisters, Andrea and Claudia; and numerous friends and family.
We will not forget him.
Jose O. Calderon-Olmedo
Jose O. Calderon-Olmedo,
44, graduated from InterAmerican University in Puerto Rico.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1982, completed basic training
at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and Advanced Individual Training at
Ft. Jackson, SC. He held numerous positions, from Supply Clerk
to Senior Logistics NCO. His tours include: Ft. Stewart, GA;
two tours in Germany; Ft. Eustis, VA; South Korea; Ft. Campbell,
KY; and his last assignment at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
He was deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Desert Storm.
His awards and decorations include the Army
Commendation Medal (sixth Award), Army Achievement Medal (second
Award), Good Conduct Medal (sixth Award), Army Service Ribbon,
Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 3), Non Commissioned Officer
Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 3), National Defense
Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Defense of Southwest
Asia Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze stars,
Air Assault Badge, Driver's Mechanic Badge, Army Support Unit
Award, and the Army Staff Badge.
SFC Calderon is survived by his wife Gloria;
his children, Vanessa; 10, Jose O. Jr., 3; his parents Mr. Saturnino
Calderon, and Mrs. Petra Olmedo; and his sister Elizabeth.
We will not forget him.
Suzanne Marie Calley
Suzanne Calley,
43, was born in Auburn, CA, and died on American Airlines Flight
77. She loved to travel and had been all over the world with
her husband, Frank Jensen. She was a Master SCUBA instructor
and, along with her husband, taught classes in Monterey, CA,
and led dive trips the world over.
She worked in the high tech field for over
15 years. As a manager of strategic alliances for Cisco Systems,
in San Jose, CA, she worked with Ciscos major partners.
At a memorial service in Monterey, several hundred people showed
up and all remembered her smile. She was a very giving person,
never expecting anything in return.
Ms. Calley had a passion for animals, especially
her two Labrador retrievers, Hershey and Bandit. Her husband,
Frank, "loved her more than life itself."
We will not forget her.
Angelene Carter
Angelene, a much loved and respected wife, mother, family member, co-worker, and friend, has left behind a strong legacy. Angelene is survived by her loving husband Fred A. Carter; her mother Leona D. Cash; two daughters, Angenette Cash and Freddye Jean Carter; three stepdaughters, Venus Scott, Victoria Carter, and Cheryl Carter; two sisters, Linda C. Reid and Deloise C. Thorne; and two brothers, Claude and Donnie Cash. She is predeceased by her father, James William Cash, a sister, Shirley T. Johnson, and a brother, James William Cash Jr.
Angelene was an "ordinary" person whose God-given vision and mission was to accomplish "extraordinary" goals in life. Her philosophy on life was validated every day by her quiet character and conduct, by insuring that her work assignments and performance supported the level of services and expectations of her superiors and professional peers. She exhibited outstanding strength and leadership, which served as an example to her family, co-workers, church, and friends.
Among the strong attributes that Angelene demonstrated were patience and prudence, advocacy for teamwork, and of utmost importance, a ministry of encouragement built around great subjects such as God's sovereignty, power, compassion, and forgiveness. After a full day of regimentation, she would conclude the day with a personal Bible meditation and reflection period followed by prayer. She was a valued member of the St. Paul Baptist Church of Capital Heights, Maryland, where she was a member of the Adult Usher Board and various Bible Study Groups.
Angelene moved steadfastly and cautiously to provide a positive and clearly defined work and family structure. She was a very focused and results-oriented person whose plan of action included responding in an exemplary fashion to whatever she was asked to do, and paying strict attention to operational details.
Angelene was also a dedicated servant of her nation. She gave twenty-six years of devoted government service, the last eight years in the Pentagon where she was a staff accountant for the Department of the Army. She loved her job and the people with whom she worked.
Angelene was an active and creative explorer, independent, self-confident, and an inquisitive learner. She was truly a loving gift of God, and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure and honor to know her.
Sharon Ann Carver
Sharon Ann Carver, 38, was an accountant
for the Department of the Army from 1991 to 2001. She received
her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the
University of the District of Columbia and her MBA from Strayer
University. She served the federal government for 16 years.
Born the sixth of seven children, Sharon
was raised in the Washington, D.C. area by her mother, who
nicknamed her "Little Emma," after her grandmother.
She often volunteered to go on school field trips and attend
Girl Scout meetings with her nieces. She was always motivating
her nieces and nephews to pursue higher education. She enjoyed
traveling, watching movies, and jazz.
She was baptized on Easter Sunday, 1996,
at Free Gospel Deliverance Church in Coral Hills, MD. She
was industrious and took great pride in doing her job well.
She loved her country and was very patriotic.
We will not forget her.
William E. Caswell
Mr. Caswell, 54, was a physicist and former
University of Maryland faculty member who worked as a civilian
for the Navy. Born in Boston, the eldest of six children,
he lived most of his life in Silver Spring, MD.
He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University
of Maryland in three years. After being drafted into the Army
during the Vietnam War, he resumed his studies at Princeton
University, where he received a Ph.D. in physics in 1975,
specializing in elementary particle theory. He later did postdoctoral
work at Stanford and Brown.
He loved to dance and play competitive games,
whether it was chess, bridge, volleyball, soccer, tennis,
squash, or pool. He was a good, caring, and loving man.
said his wife, Jean.
Survivors include his wife, his daughter
Jennifer, and his stepson Sean.
We will not forget him.
John J. Chada
A two-time Vietnam veteran, John J. Chada,
55, served in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. He followed
his long military career by working as an administrative assistant
for the Department of Defense Information Management Support
Center.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Manassas,
VA, for 13 years, serving as Governor, Junior Governor, Membership
Chair, President, Past President and Director of the Moose
Legion. He served on the planning committee for the 2001 Moose
Legion Convention and as Fourth District secretary of the
Virginia Moose Association. He also earned his Fellowship
Degree. A lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
he also was a member of the American Legion.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,
uncle and friend. Survivors include Ginger, his wife of 30
years; daughter Tammy Merritt; two grandchildren and numerous
nieces and nephews.
We will not forget him.
Rosa Maria Chapa
Rosa Maria (Rosemary) Chapa, 63, graduated
from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Incarnate Word
University in San Antonio, TX, her hometown.
She began her federal career in 1970 as
a clerk-typist at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico, and eventually
worked her way up to senior management officer in the Office
of the Deputy Comptroller for Force Structure and Management,
Office of the Comptroller, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
Prior to her arrival in DIA, she served as a civilian with
the Department of Air Force, the Defense Logistics Agency,
and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During her 31-year career,
she received numerous awards and honors, including the Joint
Meritorious Civilian Service Award, awarded by the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
"Despite her busy career, her family
always came first," her family said.
She is survived by her husband Jose; children
Grace, Julie, Elza, Roger and John; father Manuel Faz; two
sisters; two brothers; and five grandchildren.
We will not forget her.
David Michael Charlebois
David Charlebois, 39, of Washington, D.C., was
First Officer on American Airlines Flight 77.
Born in Morocco, David lived with his family
in France and Arlington, VA, during his childhood. He graduated
from Yorktown High School and attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University in Florida. After working as a corporate pilot,
he began his career as a commercial pilot, first with US Air
and then, for ten years, with American Airlines.
A special Memorial Mass and Service was
held at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington,
D.C. In attendance were Mayor Anthony Williams and a number
of American Airlines pilots and flight attendants. David enjoyed
flying and died doing what he loved best.
He is survived by his parents, Roland and
Vivienne Charlebois of Arlington; his brother and sister;
several nieces and a nephew.
We will not forget him.
Sarah M. Clark
Sarah M. Clark, 65, was a sixth-grade teacher
at Backus Middle School in Washington, D.C. She received her
bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Winston-Salem
State University and a master’s degree in Urban Learning from
George Washington University. She had taught in D.C. public
schools since 1965.
On Sept. 11, she was on board American Airlines
Flight 77 to chaperone a group of children going to Santa
Barbara, Ca., for an ecology conference sponsored by the National
Geographic Society. She is survived by two children.
We will not forget her.
Julian Theodore Cooper
Julian Cooper, 39, was a senior computer
analyst for Litton PRC. He had worked in the U.S. Navy Command
Center at the Pentagon for five years.
Known to his friends as Coop'a, he graduated
from Bladensburg High School and attended the University of
Maryland. After college he joined the U.S. Navy, where he
served for 13 years. Later he was a Navy reservist.
He was a devoted husband, a protective son
and a supportive brother. He was always willing to help those
around him. He was a patriot.
He is survived by his wife, mother, grandmother,
one brother and two sisters.
We will not forget him.
Asia Cottom
Asia Cottom, 11, was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 77. She had just started sixth grade at Bertie Backus Middle School in Washington, D.C., where her father worked, and she was traveling to California with Sarah Clark, a teacher, to participate in a National Geographic Society ecology conference.
School employees said Asia was eager to learn and pleased to be at the campus where her father helped to coach basketball, patrol the halls and serve as a book clerk. They said Asia was a kindhearted girl who helped other students with learning difficulties.
On the night of the tragedy, Asias mother told her teacher: "My baby got her wings today."
We will not forget her.