GUSZREGAN, SHANE

Shane Guszregan was born Feb. 18, 1981, in Spokane, Washington where he lived as a young child until he moved to Palmer Alaska.  

He attended Palmer High School and Alaska Military Youth Corps Academy. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army in September 1998. 

SGT Guszregan completed basic and Advanced Individual Training as a petroleum supply specialist before joining the Alaska Army National Guard in September 2002. Shane was deployed to Kuwait with C CO 3rd BN in 2006 to 2007. He was then deployed to Kosovo with 1-207th AVN REGT from November 2008 to November 2009. His last tour was with B CO 1-207th AVN REGT/OIF 2010-11 (Operation Iraqi Freedom). 

"Shane Guszregan was our son, our brother, our uncle, our nephew, our friend, our light and our love," his family wrote. "Shane was a fine soldier, a man who defended freedom and knew the cost of defending that freedom.” 

“If you were looking for a heart as big as the universe, a smile to light up a room, then Shane was your man. He loved life, loved his family, friends, and cherished the most precious things this world had to offer. Shane was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, shooting guns, boating, snowboarding, and enjoying time with family and friends. He was a kind and generous man. Anyone who had ever met him can tell you just how great a person he was; his laugh, his smile and his goofy personality. He would give you the shirt off his back if he knew it would help you. He will be deeply missed by many and that goes to show how much he was loved." 

The Washington State Fallen Heroes Project proudly remembers SGT Shane Guszregan for his service, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation. His life continues to inspire all who learn his story.