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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.

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Photo of Diane Hale-McKinzy. Diane Hale-McKinzy
  Diane Hale-McKinzy, 38, was a deaconess in the Christian Hope Center Church.
   She served in the military from 1981 until 1985 and received numerous awards and commendations. She later joined the civil service, working more than 20 years for her country. In 1995, she was ordained as a deaconess in the Christian Hope Center Church. She was also chief financial officer for Christian Hope Bible College and Believer’s Academy.
   She was faithful, dedicated and devoted to God, her family and the church. She was also an accomplished entrepreneur who loved singing and drawing and spending time with her family. She touched the lives of many.
   Survivors include her husband Gary; daughter Connie E. Hale; step-daughter, Ebony C. McKinzy; two sisters and four brothers.
   We will not forget her.

Photo of Stan Hall. Stan Hall
  Stan Hall, 68, was director of program management for Raytheon in Washington, D.C. He was on board American Airlines Flight 77.
   A 17-year veteran of the company formerly known as Hughes, Mr. Hall helped develop and build antiradar technology. "He was our 'dean' of electronic warfare, and his objective was always the protection of the American servicemen," said one colleague.
   He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and an active member of the South Bay Church of God for 11 1/2 years. He was a Sunday school teacher and served on the board of trustees.
   Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Judie, son Randy, and daughters Jane and Susan.
   We will not forget him.

Photo of Carolyn Halmon. Carolyn Halmon

   Carolyn Halmon, 49, worked as a budget analyst for the U.S. Army at the Pentagon.
   Herman, 49, her husband of nearly 30 years, said she was "a churchgoing person." She was dedicated to her charity work at the National Church of God in Fort Washington, and she loved gardening at their Washington home. The couple were looking forward to retiring in Hilton Head, S.C., where they had bought a condominium.
   Survivors include her son Stan and daughter Alisha.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Michele Heidenberger. Michele Heidenberger

   Michele Heidenberger, 52, was the senior flight attendant aboard American Airlines flight 77.
   A flight attendant for American for approximately 30 years, she received the Professional Flight Attendant Award from the airline last April 12. She was a loving mother, an adoring wife, a caring aunt, a devoted daughter and sister, and a special friend to many. She devoted many hours working with children at St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home, the American Red Cross, Stone Ridge of the Sacred Heart, Mater Del and Gonzaga College High School, as well as community activities in Chevy Chase, MD., where she lived.
   Survivors include her husband Thomas, a captain for U.S. Airways; daughter Alison and son Thomas; mother Mary MacDonald and three sisters.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Sheila Hein. Sheila Hein

   Sheila Hein, 51, was in the Pentagon on Sept. 11 as part of an Army internship, studying manpower analysis.
   She joined the U.S. Navy after high school and spent 10 years as a photographer. She later began a career in computer graphics, working on government contracts. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Columbia Union College and planned to get a master’s degree. She belonged to a steam train club, loved to read and garden, and recently convinced her long-time partner, Peggy Neff, that they should buy bicycles and ride together. "We rode them six times," said Neff.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Ronald Hemenway. Ronald Hemenway

   Ronald Hemenway, 37, was an electronics technician for the U.S. Navy.
   He joined the Navy in 1994. While stationed on the USS LaSalle, based in Italy, he met and married his wife, Marinella. He rose to become a petty officer first class.
   He was dedicated to his family and eager to improve himself as a coworker and neighbor. He loved to read. He was a man who would rather give to others than receive. He and his wife were making plans to buy their first house.
   Survivors include his wife; children Stephan, 3, and Desiree, 1; parents Robert and Shirley, two brothers and three sisters.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Wallace Cole Hogan, Jr. Wallace Cole Hogan, Jr.

   U.S. Army Maj. Wallace Cole Hogan, Jr., served in the office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans at the Pentagon.
   His 21year Army career included service as a commander of the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Colorado Army National Guard, and the Alabama Army National Guard. He later served as detachment commander of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Lewis, WA., and as commander of the Special Forces Instructor Detachment, U.S. Army Jungle Operations Training Battalion in Panama.
   He received numerous awards and decorations. His supervisor said he was "an extremely dedicated officer with great attention to detail." His father described him as "a soldier’s soldier who loved the Army."
   He enjoyed cycling, woodworking and military history, especially the Civil War. He and his wife, Maj. Pat Hogan, an Air Force doctor, often visited national battlefields. The couple met when Cole fell ill in Panama; she was his doctor.
   Survivors include his wife and parents, Wallace and Jane.
   We will not forget him


Photo of Jimmy Ira Holley. Jimmy Ira Holley

   Jimmy Holley, 54, worked as an accountant at the Pentagon.
   He was educated at J. D. Thompson High School in Alexandria City, AL., and earned a degree in accounting at Montgomery College in Maryland. He retired from the U.S. Army after 15 years of service.
   Survivors include his wife Martha Jackson Holley; his children Kelly and Daniel; three sisters and six brothers.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Angela Houtz. Angela Houtz

   Angela Houtz, 27, was a senior analyst at the Pentagon for the Office of Naval Intelligence.
   A salutatorian in high school, she won a full scholarship to the University of Maryland. She interned at the Office of Naval Intelligence in Suitland, MD. After graduation, she was hired as a regional analyst, specializing in Latin American affairs.
   She later worked for the Chief of Naval Operations and served as the Naval Intelligence Watch Officer in the Navy Command Center. She returned to the Office of Naval Intelligence until her appointment as a senior analyst at the Pentagon.
   She was active in her church and involved in programs that fed the homeless. She was dedicated to her family and friends. She loved her country and her job, and was considered a "shipmate" by her Navy coworkers.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Brady Kay Howell. Brady Kay Howell

   Brady Kay Howell, 26, was a presidential management intern doing intelligence work for the chief of naval operations at the Pentagon.
   A former Eagle Scout, he was active in sports. He graduated from Utah State University and earned a master’s degree at Syracuse University. He loved his job, which often involved top-secret work. He taught Sunday school in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
   Survivors include his wife Elizabeth; parents Kenneth and Jeanette; three brothers and a sister.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Peggie Hurt. Peggie Hurt

   Peggie Hurt, 36, worked as an accountant in the Pentagon for the U.S. Army. She had been on the job only two weeks.
   She graduated with honors from Virginia State University, then worked for the government and the National Guard.
    "She was definitely a people person," said her cousin, Delores Hardy. She was a member, along with cousins and other relatives, of the Hurt Family gospel singing group. Her favorite song was "The Battle Is Not Yours, It’s the Lord’s." With her voice, said her cousin, she could always lead.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Stephen Neil Hyland, Jr. Stephen Neil Hyland, Jr

   Stephen Neil Hyland, Jr., 45, who went by his middle name, worked at the Pentagon on personnel issues as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army.
   He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and joined the military nearly 21 years ago. He loved history and socializing with his friends. Shortly after joining the military, he said he’d like his epitaph to read: Born with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad. "You look back, and all you think about is him laughing," said his father, Stephen. "When he was in a room, everybody gathered around him."
   Survivors include three sisters and a brother.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Robert Joseph Hymel. Robert Joseph Hymel

   Robert Joseph Hymel, 55, was a senior management officer for the Defense Intelligence Agency.
   A graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was a decorated Vietnam combat pilot. He flew B-52 bombers while assigned to the Strategic Air Command. In 1974, he earned an MBA from Western New England College. During his 24-year military career, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal, among others. He was a veteran of Vietnam and Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He retired in 1993 with the rank of lieutenant colonel and began a civilian career.
   He supported his church and the Knights of Columbus. He loved to play golf and tinker around the house. He was an avid Redskins fan. He loved his family and his country.
   Survivors include his wife Pat; daughter Natalie; mother Elsie; a brother and a sister.
   We will not forget him.


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