The 12 Americans

Julian Bartley, 55

Native of Jacksonville, Fla., was working toward an ambassadorship.

Jay Bartley, 20

Julian’s son, he had taken summer job at embassy; he hoped to follow in father’s footsteps.

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Jean Dalizu, 60

Executive assistant in liaison office; lived in Kenya since 1972; she will be buried in Africa.

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Molly Hardy, 51

26-year State Department veteran, in Nairobi three years.

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Kenneth Hobson, 27

Army sergeant chose Kenya because it seemed safe for family.

Arlene Kirk, 50

Civilian accountant for Air Force, she had just returned from vacation.

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Sherry Lynn Olds, 40

Air Force senior master sergeant, had extended her tour of Kenya another year.

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Tom Shah, 38

Political officer was planning to attend the 20-year reunion of his high school class in Cincinnati this fall.

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Jesse N. Aliganga, 21

Sergeant killed while on duty with the Marine security unit.

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Mary Louise Martin, 45

Scientist worked in Nairobi to fight malaria; also a pilot, she would fly victims to places offering better care.

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Michelle O’Connor, 36

11-year State Department employee; lived in Kenya with husband and three children.

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Prabhi Kavaler, 43

Part of husband-wife team who had made a career in Foreign Service. She had two daughters.