[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 10, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10450-S10451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY EMPLOYEES WHO LOST THEIR LIVES

  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the memory of seven 
employees of the Defense Intelligence Agency who lost their lives in 
the horrific terrorist attacks that befell our Nation on the morning of 
September 11, 2001, and to pay tribute to the duty and sacrifice these 
citizens have rendered in service to their country. Today, Vice Admiral 
Thomas R. Wilson, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, will preside 
over a memorial service at Bolling Air Force Base for these innocent 
victims of terrorism. As part of the ceremony, the names of these brave 
citizens will be added to DIA's Patriots Memorial at the Defense 
Intelligence Analysis Center at Bolling, joining other members of DIA 
who were killed in service to their Nation.
  As I read the biographies of these fellow countrymen, I was struck by 
the picture they paint of our great Nation, young and old, ethnically 
diverse, two veterans, family men and women. They represent the very 
fabric of America and embody the American values of opportunity and 
freedom. They also represent the finest traditions of selfless service 
to family, community, and Nation to which we all aspire. We mourn with 
their families.
  I now call the roll of those seven citizens, members of the Defense 
Intelligence Agency, who died, in service to their Nation at the 
Pentagon on September 11, 2001: Rosa Marie Chapa of Springfield, VA; 
Sondra N. Foster of Clinton, MD; Robert J. Hymel of Woodbridge, VA; 
Shelley A. Marshal of Marbury, MD; Patricia E. Michley of Springfield, 
VA; Charles E. Sabin of Burke, VA; and Karl W. Teepe of Centreville, 
VA.
  Rosa M. Chapa served as a Senior Management Officer in the Office of 
the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller for Force Structure and Management. 
Ms. Chapa began her civilian career with DIA on November 23, 1997 and 
served with the Federal Government for over 30 years. Ms. Chapa was 
responsible for ensuring that critical manpower information flowed 
smoothly to automated management systems. Ms. Chapa is survived by her 
husband, Jose Chapa, and five children, Roger, John, Elza, Gracie, and 
Julie.
  Sandra N. Foster served as a Senior Management Officer in the Office 
of the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller for Force Structure and 
Management. Ms. Foster began her civilian career with DIA on August 27, 
1978. Ms. Foster was responsible for conducting analysis and 
evaluations of the manpower and functional implications of plans and 
programs, and developing and executing complex resource management 
activities. Ms. Foster is survived by her husband, Kenneth Foster.
  Robert J. Hymel served as a Senior Management Officer in the Office 
of the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller for Force Structure and 
Management. Mr. Hymel began his civilian career with DIA on March 7, 
1994 after retiring from the Air Force with over 23 years of active 
duty service. Mr. Hymel was responsible for DIA joint manpower issues 
that focused on military human intelligence management and 
organization. Mr. Hymel is survived by his wife, Pat Hymel and 
daughter, Natalie Connors.
  Shelley A. Marshall served as a Senior Management Officer in the 
Office of the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller for Force Structure and 
Management. Ms. Marshall began her civilian career with DIA on June 6, 
1987. Ms. Marshall was responsible for budget formulation, budget 
execution, and preparing agency budget plans. Ms. Marshall is survived 
by her husband, Donn E. Marshall, and two children, Drake and Chandler.
  Patricia A. Mickley served as a Senior Financial Resources Manager in 
the Office of the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller for Program and 
Budget. Ms. Mickley began her civilian career

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with DIA on August 2, 1998 after working as a Budget Analyst for the 
Department of the Air Force since 1980. Ms. Mickley was responsible for 
the development, presentation, and execution of detailed budget 
estimates with a primary focus on infrastructure financial management 
and the program/ budget interaction process. Ms. Mickley is survived by 
her husband, Joseph R. Mickley, and daughter, Marie.
  Charles ``Chuck'' E. Sabin was a Senior Financial Resources Expert in 
DIA's Comptroller's office. Mr. Sabin started his career with DIA in 
August 1981 as an Accountant in the Financial Policy and Accounting 
Division, Comptroller. He was selected as a Defense Intelligence Senior 
Level in August 1999. Prior to arriving at DIA, he served several years 
with the Department of Army. He served for 31 years in Federal service. 
Mr. Sabin is survived by two sons, Charles E. Sabin Jr. and Paul Sabin.
  Karl W. Teepe served as a Senior Financial Resources Manager in the 
Office of the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller for Program and Budget. 
Mr. Teepe began his civilian career with DIA on September 3, 1991 after 
retiring from the Army with over 20 years of active duty service. Mr. 
Teepe was responsible for the development of the General Defense 
Intelligence Program budget. Mr. Teepe is survived by his wife, Donna, 
and his children, Adam and Wendy.
  One cannot help but be moved by the tragedy that befell these victims 
and their families, as well as the thousands of others who suffered as 
a result of these despicable acts of terror at the Pentagon and the 
World Trade Center in New York. They all went about their daily lives 
that day, striving to have an honorable, decent life and toiling to 
provide for their families, their communities, and their country, each 
in their own way. None expected or deserved to experience the senseless 
terror that intruded upon our Nation on September 11.
  There is an imperative that emerges from this tragedy. These brave 
men and women of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and their compatriots 
that also perished that day, must not be forgotten and must not have 
died in vain. Today, their names are engraved on a DIA memorial to 
courage and service. Today also, our Nation is united in purpose as 
seldom before in its history to rid the world of terrorism. It is a 
noble cause, destined for success, largely because these tragic losses 
have awakened a sense of justice and decency in our Nation and amongst 
civilized peoples around the world.
  On behalf of a mournful, but grateful Nation, I extend heartfelt 
condolences to the families and loved ones of those lost, so 
tragically, on September 11. Together, we celebrate lives lived well 
and honorably. Together we mourn lives ended prematurely and families 
devastated by loss and grief. Together we unite to remember and muster 
the resolve to ensure, never again.

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