Honoring heroes, supporting families, engaging communities
Washington State
Fallen Heroes Project
honoring heroes, supporting families, engaging communities
We Honor Our Fallen Heroes by displaying their names and photos on banners and boots throughout the Pacific Northwest, assuring our Fallen are Never Forgotten.
Current locations: Snow Eater Brewing Co, Gibson's Nursery, Ferraro's Italian Restaurant, NorthTown Mall, Elk VFW Post 5924, Knucklehead's Brewery
Fallen Heroes
My Story
Although not every Hero Banner or Boot can be displayed in public every month, they are always posted here, keeping their stories and memories alive for all.
Please search or click on a name to learn more about a Fallen Hero.
AAMOT, ARRON
Birth Date:
Apr 12, 1987
Passing Date:
Nov 5, 2009
Hometown:
CUSTER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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DAVIS, DONOVAN
Birth Date:
Jul 17, 2002
Passing Date:
Feb 7, 2024
Hometown:
OAK HARBOR
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-3/Lance Corporal
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DELCAMPO, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Jun 14, 1986
Passing Date:
Jun 11, 2013
Hometown:
OLYMPIA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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DENNY, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Mar 2, 1980
Passing Date:
Apr 8, 2017
Hometown:
CAPE VINCENT, NY/TACOMA,WA
State:
WA/NY
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
W-4/Warrant Officer 4
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DORAN, COLBY
Birth Date:
May 3, 1998
Passing Date:
Oct 8, 2020
Hometown:
OAK HARBOR
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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DUMAW, JOSHUA
Birth Date:
Jun 13, 1987
Passing Date:
Jun 22, 2010
Hometown:
SPOKANE VALLEY
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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ELMONT, JEREMY
Birth Date:
Feb 3, 1970
Passing Date:
Mar 14, 2011
Hometown:
2/14 CAV, 25TH INF DIV, JBLM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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HALL, LOGAN
Birth Date:
Feb 6, 1993
Passing Date:
Jul 13, 2018
Hometown:
SEQUIM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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JORGENSEN, ERIK J.
Birth Date:
Dec 12, 1986
Passing Date:
Jul 19, 2013
Hometown:
COEUR D ALENE
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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KASSEBAUM, CODY
Birth Date:
Nov 18, 1988
Passing Date:
Sep 21, 2022
Hometown:
2nd Security Forces Squadron
State:
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
E-6/Technical Sergeant
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MALONE, DANIEL TYLER
Birth Date:
Mar 8, 1994
Passing Date:
Jul 9, 2013
Hometown:
KALAMA
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
HA
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MERRIWEATHER, DANIEL
Birth Date:
May 27, 1984
Passing Date:
Jan 13, 2010
Hometown:
ELMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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MONTANEZ JR, PAUL JOE
Birth Date:
May 9, 1984
Passing Date:
Jun 29, 2021
Hometown:
LACEY
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-7/Sergeant First Class
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OSTROVSKY, JACK-RYAN
Birth Date:
Aug 18, 1999
Passing Date:
Jul 30, 2020
Hometown:
BELLINGHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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OSWALD, PETER
Birth Date:
Mar 22, 1961
Passing Date:
Aug 27, 2002
Hometown:
BELLINGHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
O-5/Commander
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POLLOCK, CONNOR
Birth Date:
May 27, 1993
Passing Date:
Sep 18, 2018
Hometown:
JBLM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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RUPLE, RAYMOND
Birth Date:
Jan 1, 1966
Passing Date:
Jan 10, 2003
Hometown:
BIRMINGHAM, AL/SPOKANE, WA
State:
WA/AL
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
E-8/Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman
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SAWYER, CHRISTOPHER W
Birth Date:
Dec 13, 1990
Passing Date:
Mar 5, 2020
Hometown:
LONGVIEW, WA/CLATSKANIE, OR
State:
WA/OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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SCHAAFF, COLLIN
Birth Date:
Jan 11, 1995
Passing Date:
Jul 10, 2017
Hometown:
TACOMA
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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SCHATZER, FRANK E V
Birth Date:
Jul 28, 1999
Passing Date:
May 13, 2022
Hometown:
OLYMPIA
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
E-3/Equipment Operator Constructionman
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SCHMIDTKE, HUNTER
Birth Date:
Aug 17, 1992
Passing Date:
Jan 15, 2018
Hometown:
TACOMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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SHEPHARD, DAVID
Birth Date:
Dec 2, 1963
Passing Date:
Sep 19, 2005
Hometown:
OLYMPIA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
W-2/Warrant Officer 2
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STRICKLAND, JOSHUA JAY
Birth Date:
Apr 5, 1990
Passing Date:
Sep 21, 2013
Hometown:
TACOMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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THOMAS, PETER
Birth Date:
Mar 20, 1993
Passing Date:
Mar 21, 2023
Hometown:
PUYALLUP
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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AAMOT, ARRON
Birth Date:
Apr 12, 1987
Passing Date:
Nov 5, 2009
Hometown:
CUSTER
State :
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
Fallen Story
Aaron Seth Aamot was born on April 12, 1987 in his grandmother’s house on the Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA. Aaron was raised in Whatcom County on a small farm in Custer, WA. He was active in the Critters & Co. 4-H Club and the Ferndale FFA. The Whatcom Youth Fair and the Northwest Washington Fair were favorite events for Aaron.
The attacks on September 11, 2001, gave Aaron the determination to serve his country in the armed forces. After graduating from Ferndale High School in 2006, he went to Basic Training in Fort Benning, Georgia. After being stationed at Fort Lewis, Aaron enjoyed his role driving a Stryker vehicle in the newly formed 5th Stryker Brigade.
The 5-2 SBCT deployed in July 2009 to the area around Kandahar. Aaron was driving his Stryker on a patrol when it hit a buried explosive. He was killed in action on 05 November, 2009 in Afghanistan.
Aaron is survived by his parents, Mark and Julie (Hinds) Aamot of Custer; siblings, Matthew (Angela), Joshua, Nellie (Ricky) Huisman, Benjamin (Catrina); Dale; Ethan; and Daniel. Grandparents are the late Arnold Aamot and Charlotte (Reeck) Aamot of Bellingham, and William and Donna (McDougle) Hinds of Sedro-Woolley. Aaron was a devoted uncle to nephews Elijah, Samuel, Oliver, and Nathaniel, and nieces, Evelyn, Janett, Ella, and Catherine. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Those wishing to honor Aaron’s memory and service may do so at any ICU branch where a fund has been started to benefit the 4-H Youth Programs in Whatcom County. Aaron’s family also requests that the community keep the soldiers who are still in harm’s way and their families in prayer.
The Washington State Fallen Heroes Project proudly remembers SPC Aaron Aamot for his service, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation. Our hope is that his life continues to inspire all who learn his story.