Donald Rumsfeld 88, died.

...a man ...a father ...a patriot. Died at the age of 88. https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/2678350/rumsfeld-was-nations-youngest-oldest-defense-secretary/

"I was saddened to hear today of the passing of former Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a written statement. "Mr. Rumsfeld had the singular distinction of holding that post for two nonconsecutive tenures, serving as both the 13th secretary of defense and the 21st. He also served in the U.S. Navy in 1954-57 as a pilot and a flight instructor, and he continued his service as a reservist until 1975, when he became secretary of defense for the first time. "Over the decades of his remarkable career, from Congress to the White House to the Pentagon, Secretary Rumsfeld was propelled by his boundless energy, probing intellect, and abiding commitment to serve his country. On behalf of the Department of Defense, I extend my deep condolences to his family and loved ones." 9/11 Rumsfeld was in the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building. The secretary ran to the scene and helped evacuate those injured in the attacks. Rumsfeld remained at his post in the National Military Command Center even as the other side of the building burned and smoke threatened to drive workers out of the offices. He coordinated with military commanders around the world for America's response to the terrorist attacks. That night, he held a news conference in the still-smoldering building. In the days and weeks after the attack, Rumsfeld worked with foreign leaders as the United States crafted the campaign against al-Qaida — the terror group behind the attacks. American forces commenced operations against the group in October 2001 with military attacks in Afghanistan. https://www.defense.gov/