Retired U.S. Navy Capt. John D. Yamnicky, Sr., 71, a program manager for Veridian Corp., was a passenger on American Airlines flight 77.
   A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he flew combat missions during the Vietnam war. His fellow aviators called him an “exceptional fighter pilot who you wanted on your team when the chips were down.” He became director of the Navy Test Pilot School in 1972. “He was just a magnificent man,” said Lt. Cmdr. (ret.) Harry Errington. “He ranks among the top Americans I know because of his lifestyle, his values, the way he cared about people, and his obvious pride for the Navy and for his country.”
   He was active in the Elks Lodge youth program in southern Maryland and served on the board of directors of St. Mary’s Ryken High School. A past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus, he worshiped at St. Peter’s Catholic Church and was a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots.
   Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Jann.
   We will not forget him.

   Vicki Yancey, 43, a former naval electronics technician who worked for Vredenburg, a defense contractor, was a passenger on American Airlines flight 77.
   She was an eager worker and an even more eager traveler. She loved politics, figure skating and going to the beach. She once wrote a letter to The Washington Post lamenting the demise of the one-income family, which led to an appearance before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, where she testified about the struggles of middle-class families.
   Survivors include her husband David and daughters Michelle and Carolyn.
   We will not forget her.

   U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd class Kevin Yokum, 27, served in the Pentagon as an intelligence officer.
   He joined the Navy out of high school and was stationed in San Diego, Ca. He traveled the world but enjoyed returning to his home in Lake Charles, La., where he was well-liked and remembered for his love of sports. He had been stationed at the Pentagon for three years. “Kevin was a young man who was strong of character, honest, and one who always wanted to encourage and help other people,” said his father.
   Survivors include his parents Allen and Beulah.
   We will not forget him.

   Donald McArthur Young, 41, worked in the Pentagon as chief of naval operations information systems technician.
   He attended North Carolina A&T State University and was a veteran of the Persian Gulf war. His medals and awards include Atlantic Fleet Sailor of the Year, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal (2), Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation (2) and Meritorious Unit Commendation.
   He was a quiet but compassionate man who would do anything for his fellow man, his teammates and his family.
   Survivors include his wife Felicia and sisters Addrene Y. Cheshier, Loretta Young, Alice Y. Macklin, Valerie Y. Kirby and Deborah Y. Key, and brother Edward.
   We will not forget him.

   Edmond Grafton Young, Jr., known to his friends as E.G., 22, worked in the Pentagon as a desktop support technician for BTG Inc.
   He earned an associate degree in computer applications and network administration at the Computer Learning Center and was working toward a Microsoft certification. He enjoyed mentoring teens, playing basketball and spending time with his friends. He was a devoted and generous father.
   Survivors include his son Stephan, parents Margaret and Edmond Young, Sr., and sisters Marvene and Markia.
   We will not forget him.

   Lisa Young, 37, worked in the Pentagon as a personnel assistant.
   She studied at Georgetown University and began working at the U.S. Department of Defense, DCSPER/Army, in 1986. She enjoyed the precision, sense of purpose and excitement of working for the Army. She was also a devoted mother, loving sister and best friend. But her main priority was her daughter.
   Survivors include her daughter, Chaquita.
   We will not forget her.