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Gregg H. Smallwood served 19 years in the United States Navy, reaching the rank of Chief Petty Officer in 2000, in his Pentagon post at the Office of the Chief Information Systems Technician. His career in the United States Navy included the following duty stations: U.S.S. Henry B. Wilson (DDG 7), November 1976 to May … Continued

Cheryle D. Sincock, a 15-year civil service employee, mother of four children, and beloved wife of Chief Warrant Officer Five Craig W. Sincock, was one of the many victims of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. She and her husband were married for nearly 25 years and had planned to celebrate their anniversary … Continued

Don was born and raised in Illinois and served in the Army from 1964 to 1966. He met his wife, Peggy, while assigned to Ft. Myer and they were married in 1968. His innate honesty, love of God and generous spirit made him a friend to everyone. He was an avid fisherman, inventor and artist. … Continued

Antionette Sherman, 35, died of her injuries at Washington Hospital Center’s burn unit. But loved ones said the extra days they had with her were a gift.  “She knew we were there. She would move her head,” said Vincent Edwards, 39, Sherman’s close friend, who was in the waiting room when she died. “She knew … Continued

CDR Dan F. Shanower was born on February 7, 1961 in Naperville, Illinois. He was a member of Naperville Central High School’s varsity soccer team and graduated in 1979. He attended Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin, graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. While a student at Carroll, he participated … Continued

The cups of coffee at dusk are among the most cherished moments missed.  “That’s what we used to do every day after work,” said Bruce Serva, whose wife, Marian, was listed as missing more than three weeks after the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. “We would just sit with our coffee, look at the sunset … Continued

Michael L. Selves and his wife, Gayle, were counting the days until he could retire from his job at the Pentagon. Next stop: the greens and fairways of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Avid golfers, the couple married six years ago at the Fairfax National Golf Club in Centreville and planned a move to South Carolina … Continued

Janice Marie Scott was born on October 12, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1955, her mother moved the family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she attended the local public school until her early teen years. Janice then moved with her family in the early 1970s to Colorado Springs, Colorado. There, she graduated from Harrison High School … Continued

Commander Schlegel graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University in 1985 with degrees in both French and Journalism. He received his commission in 1986 upon completion of Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. His first sea tour was on U.S.S. Spartanburg County (LST 1192), where he served as Combat Information Center Officer, … Continued

David M. Scales was a perfectionist who couldn’t rest until every job was finished. He showed up early to work and regularly stayed late.  But the 44-year-old colonel with the Army Reserve always put his family first; in the minutes before his office in the Pentagon was destroyed, he sent an e-mail to his wife … Continued