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.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Karen J. Wagner, 40, was the medical personnel officer in the office of the Army surgeon general and deputy chief of staff for personnel.
She graduated from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and earned a masters degree from Webster University. During 17 years of service, her postings included adjutant for the 85th Medical Evacuation Hospital in Virginia.; executive officer and company commander in the 187th Medical Battalion in Texas and chief of personnel for the 57th Evacuation Hospital in Germany. She also headed the personnel services branch at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington.
She enjoyed cooking and running.
We will not forget her.
Meta Waller
Meta Waller, 60, worked in the Pentagon as special
programs manager for the administrative assistant
to the Army secretary.
She earned a bachelor's degree
from the University of Michigan and a masters
from Harvard. She had an interest in the civil
rights movement and was inspired by her grandparents,
Meta Warrick Fuller, a sculptor, and Solomon
Carter Fuller, the first African American psychiatrist
in the U.S. She was a poet, a storyteller and
a world traveler.
We will not forget her.
Maudlyn White
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Maudlyn White, 38, worked in the Pentagon.
She was a quiet, independent person. "She likes to do things her own way, and thats why she joined the Army," said her stepfather, Richard Irish.
Survivors include a daughter and four brothers and sisters.
We will not forget her.
Sandra Letitia White
Sandra L. (Murray) White, 44, worked as a budget analyst in the Pentagon for the U.S. Army.
A graduate of Hampton Roads Business College, she worked for the Army for 15 years in budgeting and accounting. She was a lover of Gods word and a devoted Christian wife, mother and best friend.
Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Col. (Ret.) Oscar N. White, Jr.; sons Oscar III and Jonathan; parents Aaron and Gloria Murray; brothers Curtis and Aaron Murray, and sisters Maj. Gloria Murray and Connie Harris.
We will not forget her.
Ernest M. Willcher
Ernest M. Willcher, 62, was a consultant who was briefing the U.S. Armys deputy chief of staff for personnel on an improved system for survivor benefits for military employees when terrorists struck the Pentagon.
He joined Booz, Allen & Hamilton consultants in 2001 after 25 years as a civilian employee at the Pentagon. A graduate of the University of Maryland, he also earned a law degree from American University. He served in the U.S. Army for three years and spent 37 years as a civilian employee. He was self-motivated and determined, said Shirley, his wife of 23 years. He always said he was working for the right client: the citizens of the country.
Survivors include his wife, and sons Benjamin and Joel.
We will not forget him.
Dave Williams
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Dave Williams worked in the Pentagon as an action officer for the chief of naval operations.
He earned a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute and an M.A. from the Naval Postgraduate School. He also attended Surface Warfare Officers school and Surface Warfare Department Head school. While serving aboard USS Gunston Hall he completed two Mediterranean deployments. He later served as operations officer aboard USS Whidbey Island, during deployment to the Caribbean and South America, and aboard USS Nashville, in the Mediterranean and near Puerto Rico.
His awards include the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2) and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
Survivors include his wife Sara and daughters Sophie and Meredith.
We will not forget him.
Dwayne Williams
U.S. Army Maj. Dwayne Williams worked in the Pentagon as joint officer distribution manager under the director for military personnel management.
His military education included the Basic Airborne Course, Jungle Warfare and Ranger schools, Adjutant Generals Corps officer courses, Combined Arms and Services Staff school and Army Command and General Staff College. He mentored young officers and loved his job, his Army and his country.
His awards and decorations include Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (3), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two stars, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Ranger Tab and Parachute Badge.
Survivors include his wife Tammy and children Tyler and Kelsie.
We will not forget him.
Marvin Roger Woods
Marvin Roger Woods, 57, worked in the Pentagon as a director of communications for the U.S. Navy.
Known to his friends as Roger, he enlisted in the Navy when he was in high school and served 23 years, including tours in Vietnam and Puerto Rico. After he retired in 1984, he continued working in his job as a civilian. "My husband was proud of the 40 years he gave to his country," said his wife Betty. "His job was his life, said his son James.
He enjoyed hunting with his brother and fishing in his boat.
Survivors include his wife and three children.
We will not forget him.