WESTLAND, SETH

Seth A. Westland was born on February 1, 1984 the son of Stephen Westland and Debra Westland-Graham, in Everett, Washington. His early years were spent in Snohomish, WA and then Selah, WA. He was a proficient swimmer that faired him well in the military. 

Following his grandfather and father’s footsteps, Seth enlisted in the United States Army in May of 2003. For fifteen years, SSG Westland served as a Military Police Officer with additional identifiers as a member of a Drug Suppression Team, Military Police Investigator, Personal Security Detail, and Squad Leader. His duty stations included: Fort Bliss, Texas, Schweinfurt, Germany, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Fort Gordon, Georgia, Fort Carson, Colorado, and Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Seth had several deployments including Afghanistan, Djibouti, Quatar, Africa, and Kuwait. 

On November 18, 2009, SSG Westland married Kim Anthony, and they would go on to have two children, Kaida and Stephen. Kim had a daughter Kira from a previous marriage and Seth loved her as his own. He enjoyed working on vehicles, various models, physical fitness, camping, fishing with his children, and helping people find their smile. He attended the Korean Presbyterian Church of Huntsville, AL. More than anything, he loved spending time with his children. He would arrange special father-daughter dates, to ensure his little girls knew how they should be treated by any future gentleman.  

As a fellow Solider stated, “he was not only a fine and dedicated MP, Soldier and Investigator, but also a great friend, who always put himself and his needs behind those of others. Seth was a very loving, understanding and warm-hearted person with a great humor” 

SSG Westland passed away at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama on May 23, 2018 while on active duty. Seth will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, son and an inspiring hero to all those who knew him. 

The Washington State Fallen Heroes Project proudly remembers SSG Seth A. Westland for his service, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation. Our hope is that his life continues to inspire all who learn his story.