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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 Charles (Chuck) Edward Sabin. Charles (Chuck) Edward Sabin

   Charles (Chuck) E. Sabin, 54, was the senior financial resources expert for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
   He earned a B.S. degree from Drexel Institute of Technology in 1969 and worked as an accountant with the U.S. Army Audit Agency. Commissioned in 1970, he served with the Army in Belgium and Holland and the U.S. He earned an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an Army Commander’s Award for Civilian Service. After joining DIA in 1981 as an accountant he received Director’s Awards for Meritorious Service in 1984 and Exceptional Service in 1991. His leadership and incisive analysis led DIA's financial policy and accounting office through major organizational changes. He loved life and had many friends. He also personally mentored many DIA employees.
   Survivors include sons Charles Jr. and Paul, and brothers Martin and Frederick.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Marjorie Champion Salamone. Marjorie Champion Salamone

   Marjorie C. Salamone, 53, worked at the Pentagon as a U.S. Army budget analyst.
   She earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Auburn University. She was always happy to help others. When a neighbor's basement flooded, she found the water main and turned it off. After a freeze, she helped neighbors relight gas pilot lights. She had a quick wit, a delightful sense of humor and a deep faith in God. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.
   Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Ben, a retired Army colonel and veterinarian; daughters Amanda and Ann Marie; and her mother, Lillian Champion.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of John P. Sammartino. John P. Sammartino

   John P. Sammartino, 37, an engineer at XonTech Inc., was a passenger on American Airlines flight 77.
   He studied at George Washington University and earned a master's degree at Johns Hopkins University. He worked as an engineer at the Naval Research Lab and then worked 11 years at XonTech, a Rosslyn, Va., defense-related research and development firm. He enjoyed woodworking and, with his father, carved the window frames and cabinets of his home.
   Survivors include his wife, Deborah Rooney; daughter Nicole; parents Ann and Frank, and a sister.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of David M. Scales. David M. Scales

    U.S. Army Reserve Col. David M. Scales, 44, worked in the Pentagon as the personnel policy integrator for the deputy chief of staff for personnel.
   He earned a BA degree from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Southern Illinois University. Commissioned in 1978, he served in Ohio before going to South Korea in 1979 as an ambulance platoon leader. He later served in Colorado, Missouri and Virginia. At the Pentagon he focused on initiatives affecting the readiness of the Army Reserve. He was “an extremely professional, dedicated officer,” said a colleague. His wife Patricia called him "a loving, faithful husband and a dedicated father who always found the silver lining in every dark cloud." He was a talented pianist.
   Survivors include his wife and son Ashton.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Robert Allan Schlegel. Robert Allan Schlegel

    U.S. Navy Cmdr. Robert A. Schlegel, who carried on a long naval tradition in his family, worked in the Pentagon as deputy current operations and plans branch head for the chief of naval operations.
   He graduated from Washington and Lee University and earned an MA from Old Dominion University and a Naval War College diploma. He served on the USS Spartanburg County and the USS Harry E. Yarnell and then as an instructor at Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic. After serving on the USS Scott, he was assigned as the officer-in-charge of the Tomahawk Afloat Planning System and the Tomahawk action officer. He served as executive officer aboard the USS Arthur W. Radford. In 2000 he was selected for afloat command and promoted to commander in 2001.
   His awards include the Purple Heart, a Meritorious Service Medal, four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, a National Defense Service Medal, an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, five Sea Service Deployment Ribbons and a NATO Medal.
   Survivors include his wife, Dr. Dawn Marie Schlegel.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Janice Marie Scott. Janice Marie Scott

    Janice M. Scott, 46, worked in the Pentagon as a budget officer for Resource Services Washington.
   She earned an associate degree from Enterprise (Ala.) State Junior College and a BS degree from the University of Maryland. In 1987 she joined the U.S. Army Personnel Command as an assistant budget officer. In 1989 she became a budget officer with Resource Services Washington and in 2001 was promoted to team leader.
   She was a member of Blacks in Government, 5-Star Toastmasters Club, Assn. of Government Accountants and Jack and Jill of America, Inc., where she was chapter historian, program director and vice president. She was a member of Greater Little Zion Baptist Church.
   Survivors include her husband Abraham and daughters Crystal and Angel.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Michael L. Selves. Michael L. Selves

    Michael L. Selves, 53, was director of the U.S. Army’s information management support center at the Pentagon.
   He was a graduate of the University of Oregon. During a 20-year Army career, he served in South Korea and Italy, advancing to the rank of lieutenant colonel. In 1996, as a civilian, he became director of the center.
   An avid golfer, he was known for his sense of humor. He once livened up a speech by stripping down to his undershirt and a bathing suit. He developed close friendships wherever he went. His wife Gayle said he "could make just about anyone laugh.”
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Marian Serva. Marian Serva

     Marian Serva, 47, worked in the Pentagon as a congressional affairs contact officer for the U.S. Army. She had worked at the Pentagon for 15 years.
   She enjoyed growing tomatoes, flowers and exotic shrubs at her home, and traveling the world with her husband of 26 years, Bruce, who was retired from the Army. "We worked as a team every single day," he said. "She was my best friend."
   Survivors include her husband and daughter Christina.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Daniel F. Shanower. Daniel F. Shanower

    U.S. Navy Cmdr. Daniel F. Shanower, 40, worked in the Navy Command Center in the Pentagon.
   He graduated from Carroll College in 1983 and began naval officer training in Florida. During his 15 years in the service, his assignments included Japan, the Philippines and, for several tours, the aircraft carrier USS Midway. But, said his brother Jonathan, “he loved being in Washington.” He had been studying for a master’s degree at Georgetown University.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Antionette Sherman. Antionette Sherman

    Antionette Sherman, 35, worked in the Pentagon for the U.S. Army.
   She enjoyed taking care of her dogs, Oreo and Rex, and had been looking forward to an upcoming cruise.
   Survivors include her parents, Eloise and Charles Clark, and her foster son.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Diane M. Simmons. Diane M. Simmons

    Diane M. Simmons, a retired sales representative of Xerox Corp., was a passenger on American Airlines flight 77 along with her husband George.
   She enjoyed traveling with her husband of 19 years, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering her services to help the needy. She also loved to cook and was referred to as "Chez Nana."
   Survivors include her sons Kevin and Brian Long; step-children George, Deanna and Christopher Simmons; her brother Fred Helm and sister Tricia Ficarella.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of George W. Simmons. George W. Simmons

     George W. Simmons, a retired sales training manager for Xerox Corp., was a passenger on American Airlines flight 77 along with his wife Diane.
   He worked for 32 years at Xerox and enjoyed playing golf and traveling, sending postcards from all over the world, and living life to its fullest. He was a member of the No Bats Baseball Club.
   Survivors include his sons George and Christopher; daughter Deanna; step-sons Kevin and Brian Long, and brothers Jeff Simmons and Michael Finneran.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Don Simmons. Don Simmons

    Don Simmons, 58, worked in the Pentagon for the U.S. Army.
   He served in the Army from 1964 to 1966 and was an avid fisherman, inventor and artist who loved to paint mountains and scenery. He was interested in Republican politics and was a patriot. He also enjoyed spontaneous excursions with his wife Peggy to county fairs, craft shows, the ocean, the mountains, and visiting antique shops. He was devoted, compassionate, supportive and loving.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Don Simmons. Cheryle D. Sincock

    Cheryle D. Sincock was a 15-year government employee who worked in the Pentagon.
   She was dedicated to her job and to her family, and was looking forward to celebrating her 25th anniversary with her husband in Las Vegas. She was loved by all who knew her for her many kind acts.
   Survivors include her husband, Chief Warrant Officer Craig W. Sincock, and four children.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Don Simmons. Gregg H. Smallwood

     U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Gregg H. Smallwood worked in the Pentagon in the Office of the Chief Information Systems Technician.
   During his 19 years in the Navy, he served in Guam and Diego Garcia; in Texas and California, and on the USS Henry B. Wilson, USS Harry W. Hill and USS Reasoner. He also worked for the Chief of Naval Operations. His decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (3), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2), Good Conduct Medal (3), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Navy “E” Award.
   Survivors include his wife Lisa; daughters Wendy, Lynn and Valerie; parents Harold and Florence, and sister Dr. Laura J. Smallwood.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Gary F. Smith. Gary F. Smith

   Gary F. Smith worked in the Pentagon as chief of Army retirement services.
   He earned a BA degree from Creighton University and an MS from the University of Southern California. His first command assignment was in 1968 as company commander/platoon leader with the 560th Signal Battalion in Italy. Later, he was aide-de-camp and training officer at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.; executive officer and adjutant at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks in Kansas; equal opportunity officer in Washington, and G-1 and adjutant general with Allied Forces Central Europe Reserve Corps in The Netherlands. In 1984, he worked for the Army's deputy chief of staff for personnel, alcohol and drug policy, and later was deputy chief of staff for personnel, administration and logistics at the U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center in Virginia. He retired in 1991 as director of the center.
   His decorations include Soldier’s Medal, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army General Staff Identification Badge and Parachute Badge.
   Survivors include his wife Ann and four daughters.
   We will not forget him.


Photo of Mari-Rae Sopper. Mari-Rae Sopper

    Mari-Rae Sopper, 35, a passenger on American Airlines flight 77, was on her way to the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she was the new women’s gymnastics coach.
   A gifted gymnast, she graduated from Iowa State University and earned a law degree from the University of Denver. In 1996, she moved to Washington, where she joined the Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps. She later worked for Schmeltzer Aptaker & Shepard, a law firm, and as an assistant gymnastics coach and choreographer at George Washington University. "One thing she taught me is, you never settle for less than you’re capable of,” recalled her high school gymnastics coach.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Patricia Statz. Patricia Statz

    Patricia Statz, 41, worked in the Pentagon for the U.S. Army.
   After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, she worked as an actress and director at U.S. Army base theaters in Germany and traveled extensively in Europe. She later earned a master's degree. She was pursuing a doctorate in education and was working to improve education for children with special needs.
   Survivors include her husband, David Carroll; sons Daniel and Erick; parents Vincent and JoAnn; sisters Elizabeth Erickson, Nancy Leon, Diane Brostrom, Renee Sreenivasam, Barbara Krause, and Catherine, Sandra, Jacqueline and Pamela Statz; and brothers Timothy, Charles and Phillip.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Edna Lee Stephens. Edna Lee Stephens

   Edna Lee Stephens, 53, worked in the Pentagon as a budget analyst.
   She worked for the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense for 34 years, and was taking courses at the University of the District of Columbia and at Ft. Benjamin Harrison in Indiana. She was a member of the Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. She loved her family, her church and her friends.
   Survivors include her son, Torrass Martez Allen; her father, the Rev. Eddie Stephens; sisters Betty Hill, Brenda Pyant, Gloria Darrisaw, Mary Stephens, Eunice Holcomb and Barbara Cobb, and brothers Eddie and Marvin.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Norma Lang Steuerle. Norma Lang Steuerle

   Norma L. Steuerle, 54, a passenger on American Airlines flight 77, was a clinical psychologist.
   A valedictorian at Carnegie Mellon University, she earned an M.A. degree from Temple University and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin. She was known for her community service, particularly in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic community and her daughters’ schools. She was "a very wise woman," said a school director. “She had that extraordinary ability to make (a person) feel immediately comfortable, like an old friend.”
   Survivors include her husband, C. Eugene, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute, and daughters Kristin and Lynne.
   We will not forget her.


Photo of Larry Lee Strickland. Larry Lee Strickland

   U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Larry L. Strickland, 52, was the senior enlisted advisor to the deputy chief of staff for personnel.
   He earned a B.S. degree from Regents College in New York and enlisted in the Army in 1972. He served in a variety of personnel administration assignments in the U.S. and Europe over his 29-year career. His duties in the Pentagon included providing advice on plans, policies and program changes that had potential impact on the enlisted force.
   His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (4), Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement medal, Army General Staff Identification badge, Good Conduct Medal (9), National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development medal (4), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3) and Army Superior Unit award (2).
   Survivors include his wife, Command Sgt. Maj. Debra Strickland; children Julia Dill, Matthew and Christopher; parents Lee and Olga, and sister Donna McBride.
   We will not forget him.


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