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.
WATSON, CODY
Birth Date:
Oct 22, 1988
Passing Date:
Mar 25, 2014
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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BIGGAR, KELLEN
Birth Date:
Jan 15, 1982
Passing Date:
Jul 23, 2006
Hometown:
WATERVILLE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-3/Private First Class
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WOZENCRAFT, ERIC
Birth Date:
Feb 19, 1986
Passing Date:
Sep 5, 2006
Hometown:
PUYALLUP
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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PAULSEN, RONALD
Birth Date:
May 13, 1953
Passing Date:
Oct 17, 2006
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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GROTHE, KELLY
Birth Date:
Jun 27, 1985
Passing Date:
May 3, 2007
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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LESHIKAR, MARK
Birth Date:
Sep 20, 1984
Passing Date:
Mar 21, 2018
Hometown:
BELLINGHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SFC
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REIDINGER, BRYCE
Birth Date:
May 28, 1988
Passing Date:
Nov 22, 2008
Hometown:
SILVERDALE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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FENNERTY, SEAN
Birth Date:
Jul 2, 1981
Passing Date:
Jan 20, 2007
Hometown:
PORTLAND
State:
OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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GAUTIER, BRYCE
Birth Date:
Feb 2, 1987
Passing Date:
Apr 10, 2009
Hometown:
CYPRESS/BELLINGHAM
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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HOWARD, BRYCE
Birth Date:
Dec 3, 1982
Passing Date:
Aug 28, 2004
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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STILTZ, MATTHEW
Birth Date:
Aug 5, 1986
Passing Date:
Nov 12, 2012
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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JAMESON, JESSIAH
Birth Date:
Feb 13, 1985
Passing Date:
Nov 17, 2006
Hometown:
BELLINGHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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VAN SLYKE, BUFFORD
Birth Date:
Jul 11, 1984
Passing Date:
Feb 28, 2007
Hometown:
OAK HARBOR
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
PFC
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GARZA, OSCAR
Birth Date:
Feb 2, 1982
Passing Date:
Jan 16, 2020
Hometown:
Spokane
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
SSgt
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SHULL, JAMES
Birth Date:
Apr 28, 1971
Passing Date:
Nov 17, 2003
Hometown:
KIRKLAND
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPT
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SANCHEY, EVEN
Birth Date:
Feb 11, 1987
Passing Date:
May 19, 2010
Hometown:
YAKIMA
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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TROYER, TYLER
Birth Date:
Jun 7, 1984
Passing Date:
Nov 19, 2005
Hometown:
TANGENT
State:
OR
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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WHITE, LUCAS
Birth Date:
Aug 8, 1978
Passing Date:
Nov 6, 2006
Hometown:
WHITE SWAN
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SGT
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HAMMER, BRADY JAMES
Birth Date:
Feb 26, 1989
Passing Date:
Jul 28, 2013
Hometown:
KLAMATH FALLS
State:
OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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SAMODELL, BLAKE
Birth Date:
Apr 30, 1981
Passing Date:
Sep 15, 2005
Hometown:
DAVENPORT
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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HAGER, DANIEL
Birth Date:
Jan 30, 1961
Passing Date:
Nov 27, 2003
Hometown:
JAPAN/MATLOCK
State:
WA/JAPAN
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
Capt
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PRATT, JOSHUA
Birth Date:
Oct 22, 1980
Passing Date:
Apr 25, 2013
Hometown:
HOQUIAM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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VANNING, SCOTT
Birth Date:
Mar 25, 1985
Passing Date:
Jun 3, 2010
Hometown:
GRAHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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BRAGG, MIKAYLA
Birth Date:
Jun 9, 1990
Passing Date:
Dec 21, 2011
Hometown:
LONGVIEW
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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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.