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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 Brenda Kegler. Brenda Kegler

   Brenda Kegler, 49, worked in the Pentagon as a budget analyst for the U.S. Army.
   She had worked in the Pentagon for 30 years. Her husband, Bing, said she loved her job and enjoyed the company of her coworkers so much that even after he retired and moved to Florida, she stayed on at her job and Washington, D.C., home. "We were talking about her retiring and moving down to Florida with me," said Mr. Kegler, 63. "She was younger and loved her job, so it was harder for her to retire. But we were making plans. She was excited about us being together again, and so was I."
   Survivors include two daughters.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Chandler Chad Keller. Chandler "Chad" Keller

   Chad Keller, 29, was a lead propulsion engineer and project manager with Boeing Satellite Systems in El Segundo, Ca. He was on board American Airlines Flight 77.
   A graduate of the University of Colorado, he had worked for Hughes / Boeing for five years. He loved rocketry and space travel since he was a child. Technically astute, he had an ability to fix anything. He enjoyed surfing, skiing, snowboarding and cooking. He was loyal to his wife, family and friends.
   Survivors include his wife Lisa; parents Kathy and Dick; and brothers Brandon and Gavin.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Yvonne Estelle O’Prey Kennedy. Yvonne Estelle O’Prey Kennedy

   Yvonne Estelle O’Prey, 62, of Australia, was a passenger on board American Airlines flight 77, touring North America, Canada and the Arctic.
   She and her husband, Barry Leigh Thomas Kennedy, had two sons, Leigh and Simon, started a business and traveled the world. After her husband died in 1985, she worked for the Australian Red Cross. She retired in 2000 but continued working as a volunteer and was awarded the Australian Red Cross Distinguished Service Medal in 2001. Last July, she was elected Executive Officer of the Corps, a position she would never have the opportunity to fulfill.
   She was loved, respected and admired by all who knew her.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Norma Khan. Norma Khan

   Norma Khan was a passenger on board American Airlines flight 77.
   She brought support, encouragement, hope and faith to her family. She loved her friends and touched the lives of many as a friend, a leader, a mentor and an energetic contributor to her community.
   Survivors include her son Imran, 13.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Karen A. Kincaid. Karen A. Kincaid

   Karen A. Kincaid, 40, was a partner in the law firm Wiley Rein & Fielding and an adjunct professor at Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law. She was a passenger on American Airlines flight 77.
   She earned a B.A. from Central College and a J.D. from Drake University, both in Iowa. After serving as a senior attorney-advisor for the private radio bureau at the Federal Communications Commission, she joined Wiley Rein & Fielding in 1993. "She was one of the nicest, most genuine people you would hope to meet," said Richard Wiley, head of the firm.
   Pastor Jim Donald of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., said, "She was a good attorney, self-effacing and brilliant in her work."
   Survivors include her husband, Peter Batacan; brothers Kasey and the Rev. Kristian Kincaid; and sisters Kay D’Amico and Karyl Kincaid-Noel.
   We will not forget her.


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