Carrie R. Blagburn, 48, was a civilian budget analyst for the United States Army and worked in the Pentagon.  Her husband, Leo, treasures the memories of their 23 years together- memories of trips, outings to dance clubs, church visits, the births and weddings of their children, the loving care Ms. Blagburn gave to their grandchildren.  Among her survivors are their youngest daughter, Deanna, 16, and their son DeAndre, 22, a soldier who was in Saudi Arabia on a temporary assignment on 11 September.

Diana Borrero de Padro, 55, worked in the Pentagon as an accountant for the office of the Secretary of the U.S. Army.  She earned a B.A. degree from Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. She joined the U.S Army and was stationed at Fort Hood, TX. After leaving the Army in 1982 she stayed involved with military life. She worked briefly for the National Guard. She loved her job and traveled often. Every time she visited a city, state or country, she brought home a magnet for her refrigerator door. At her office, she had a wall of similar items that friends brought from trips. She was an outgoing woman who immersed everyone in her laughter and energy.  Survivors include her husband Jose and sons José Javier and Juan Carlos.

Angelene C. Carter, 51, a much loved and respected wife, mother, family member, co-worker, and friend, has left behind a strong legacy. Angelene is survived by her loving husband Fred A. Carter; her mother Leona D. Cash; two daughters, Angenette Cash and Freddye Jean Carter; three stepdaughters, Venus Scott, Victoria Carter, and Cheryl Carter; two sisters, Linda C. Reid and Deloise C. Thorne; and two brothers, Claude and Donnie Cash. She is predeceased by her father, James William Cash, a sister, Shirley T. Johnson, and a brother, James William Cash Jr.  Angelene was an "ordinary" person whose God-given vision and mission was to accomplish "extraordinary" goals in life. Her philosophy on life was validated every day by her quiet character and conduct, by insuring that her work assignments and performance supported the level of services and expectations of her superiors and professional peers. She exhibited outstanding strength and leadership, which served as an example to her family, co-workers, church, and friends.  Among the strong attributes that Angelene demonstrated were patience and prudence, advocacy for teamwork, and of utmost importance, a ministry of encouragement built around great subjects such as God's sovereignty, power, compassion, and forgiveness. After a full day of regimentation, she would conclude the day with a personal Bible meditation and reflection period followed by prayer. She was a valued member of the St. Paul Baptist Church of Capital Heights, Maryland, where she was a member of the Adult Usher Board and various Bible Study Groups.  Angelene moved steadfastly and cautiously to provide a positive and clearly defined work and family structure. She was a very focused and results-oriented person whose plan of action included responding in an exemplary fashion to whatever she was asked to do, and paying strict attention to operational details.  Angelene was also a dedicated servant of her nation. She gave twenty-six years of devoted government service, the last eight years in the Pentagon where she was a staff accountant for the Department of the Army. She loved her job and the people with whom she worked.  Angelene was an active and creative explorer, independent, self-confident, and an inquisitive learner. She was truly a loving gift of God, and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure and honor to know her.

Sharon Ann Carver, 38, was an accountant for the Department of the Army from 1991 to 2001. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of the District of Columbia and her MBA from Strayer University. She served the federal government for 16 years.  Born the sixth of seven children, Sharon was raised in the Washington, D.C. area by her mother, who nicknamed her "Little Emma," after her grandmother. She often volunteered to go on school field trips and attend Girl Scout meetings with her nieces. She was always motivating her nieces and nephews to pursue higher education. She enjoyed traveling, watching movies, and jazz.  She was baptized on Easter Sunday, 1996, at Free Gospel Deliverance Church in Coral Hills, MD. She was industrious and took great pride in doing her job well. She loved her country and was very patriotic.

Ada Marie Davis, 57, worked as an accountant for the government for 31 years. She served at the Pentagon under the Secretary of the Army, Resource Management, for over six years and put off retirement twice to ensure that her successor was prepared for the job.  As the oldest of ten children, she helped her mother and father raise her younger brothers and sisters. Her creativity, patience, strong will, determination, love and vigor for life left its mark on everyone she encountered. She was a wife, a friend, a patriot, a leader, a godmother, a grandmother and a mother.  Survivors include her husband, Nolton Jr.; four children, Zenovia, Yolanda, Rosslyn and Christopher; three sisters and three brothers.

Brenda Colbert Gibson, 59, was a budget analyst for Resource Services Washington in the office of the administrative assistant to the Secretary of the Army.  She held positions in several different agencies during more than thirty years of service in the federal government. She was a loyal employee and a woman of integrity. Friends throughout the Pentagon remarked about her cordial greeting and pleasant smile. She enjoyed comic books, cartoons, jellybeans and sports. She was the ultimate Redskins fan.  Survivors include her husband, Joseph M. Gibson, III, her son Eric, her parents, Florence and LaBrent Colbert, and four sisters.

Carolyn B. 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.

Sheila M. 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.

Jimmy Ira 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.

Peggie M. 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.

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.

David W. Laychak, 40, was chief of the budget execution branch for the administrative assistant to the Secretary of the U.S. Army.  He graduated from Brown University and went to work for the Army. After attending the Army Comptroller Program and earning an MBA from Syracuse University, he became a budget analyst for the Army Signal Command at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. In 2000, he accepted the position of chief of the budget execution branch. He was selected for the Defense Leadership and Management Program.  He loved traveling and spending time with his family, taking nature walks and coaching kids. He also enjoyed sports, his friends, his country and his church. He believed in the fundamental values for which America stands.  Survivors include his wife Laurie and children Zachary and Jennifer.

Samantha L. Lightbourn-Allen, 36, was working as an Army budget analyst on the south side of the Pentagon when American Airlines Flight 77 was flown into the building. She was a devoted public servant who had worked for the Army for many years.  She was also the mother of a son and a daughter. She gave her life for her country. Her family and friends and colleagues miss her.

Robert J. Maxwell, 56, worked at the Pentagon as a civilian budget analyst for the U.S. Army.  He liked shrimp Creole and listening to Janis Joplin. His wife, Karen Greenberg, remembers how he brought stuffed Asian duck feet when she first invited him home to meet her father. "It took some thought,” she said. “Anybody can bring flowers." She said he always gave her two cards for romantic occasions, "one ridiculous, one sincere."  Survivors include his wife and stepson, Tanner.

Molly L. McKenzie, 38, was a civilian budget analyst for the U.S. Army.  She earned a B.S. degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene College and worked for the Army for 14 years. Her daughters Lea, 13, and Alana, 10, wrote that she "would do anything for us. She would take us places like shopping, the movies and places to eat. She loved to draw and read books. She liked to read the Bible. She liked to run and sometimes we ran with her. If we had a problem, she would always help us. She was not only our mother, she was our friend."  Survivors include her daughters; mother Elizabeth Hornberger; brothers Larry and Kenny; sisters Sally Wetzel and Judy Yake; and her former husband, Shane McKenzie.

Odessa V. Morris, 54, worked as a budget analyst in the Pentagon for the U.S. Army.  She attended Chesapeake Business College and worked for the federal government for 32 years. She gave of herself freely and volunteered as a financial counselor to others. She was treasurer and a member of the board of trustees of the New Mt. Olivet Apostolic Church. She loved cooking, sewing, photography and raising goats.  Survivors include her husband Tony; children Dahlia, Jan-Sheri and Keith; brothers Winford, Daniel and Joseph; and sisters Ethel and Rachel.

Rhonda Sue Ridge Rasmussen, 44, worked in the Pentagon as a budget analyst for the U.S. Army.  She and her husband Floyd, who also worked for the Army in the Pentagon but was able to evacuate safely, traveled the world during their combined 51 years of service. She particularly enjoyed their three stints in Germany, but her favorite place, said her husband, "was wherever she happened to be with me and me with her." He said she was "big of heart, big smile, willing to listen, laugh at you, put you at ease."  Survivors include her husband; children Nathan, Jeremiah, Thaddaus and Rebekkah; stepchildren Michael, Lisa and Shawn; her mother and three brothers.

Martha M. Reszke, 56, worked for the U.S. Army budget office in the Pentagon.  She was dedicated to her job, where she had worked for eight years, and she was a dedicated mother, wife and friend. To “everyone who came into her life, she gave,” said her husband Jim. “She was genuinely kind, honest.” Her home featured a series of plant and flower beds bordered by a brick wall. “She was everybody’s gardener,” he added. “Her therapy after work was (her) garden. She told you how it should be, and you did it. She was the designer. I was the digger.”

Cecelia E. Richard, 41, worked in the Pentagon as an accounting technician for the U.S. Army. She had worked for the Defense department since graduating from high school.  She spent her free time listening to jazz, going on family trips and attending church. Her husband Michael said she "was always considerate of her family." She also had a passion for the Washington Redskins football team and her pet Labrador.  Survivors include her husband, three sisters and three brothers, and her mother Mazie.

Robert Erroll Russell, 52, worked in the Pentagon as a supervisory budget analyst.  He spent 23 years in the U.S. Army, serving two tours in Germany, one in Korea and one in Belgium. After retiring from active duty in 1993, he worked as a civilian budget analyst. He had a calm, analytical personality. He was a source of comfort and counsel to his friends and relatives, and he had great culinary skills. He was a loving and generous grandfather, father, husband, brother and friend.  Survivors include his wife Teresa, three grown children and his mother Mildred Fletcher.

Marjorie Champion 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.

Janice Marie 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.

Antionette M. 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.

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.

Sandra Letitia (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 God’s 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.