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.
BERGELAND, KYLE
Birth Date:
May 2, 1991
Passing Date:
Nov 13, 2012
Hometown:
KEIZER
State:
Oregon
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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TIPPETS, JOSIAH
Birth Date:
Dec 26, 1993
Passing Date:
Oct 17, 2019
Hometown:
BEND
State:
OR
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
AA
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DEHLE, MATTHEW
Birth Date:
Mar 21, 1987
Passing Date:
Aug 23, 2006
Hometown:
KETTLE FALLS
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-3/Private First Class
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HALL, WILLIAM
Birth Date:
Jun 3, 1969
Passing Date:
Mar 30, 2008
Hometown:
SEATTLE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LtCol
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CAMPBELL, JAIME
Birth Date:
Jun 14, 1980
Passing Date:
Jan 7, 2006
Hometown:
EPHRATA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
O-2/1st Lieutenant
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STOCK, TIMOTHY
Birth Date:
Aug 5, 1968
Passing Date:
May 7, 2003
Hometown:
LAKE STEVENS
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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SMART, CHRISTOPHER
Birth Date:
Jan 16, 1984
Passing Date:
Mar 30, 2017
Hometown:
HARRINGTON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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BARTLE, DANIEL
Birth Date:
Apr 9, 1984
Passing Date:
Jan 19, 2012
Hometown:
FERNDALE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
O-3/Captain
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KING, ERIC
Birth Date:
Apr 4, 1977
Passing Date:
Apr 22, 2006
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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DEHN, DARIEK
Birth Date:
Aug 17, 1974
Passing Date:
Jun 2, 2007
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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WILLS, JOSHUA
Birth Date:
Jul 21, 1979
Passing Date:
Jun 16, 2008
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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LUNDIN, JAMES EDWARD
Birth Date:
May 14, 1987
Passing Date:
May 30, 2007
Hometown:
EASTSOUND
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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LEWIS, JOEL
Birth Date:
Dec 2, 1978
Passing Date:
May 6, 2007
Hometown:
PUYALLUP
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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CHILDRE, KEVIN
Birth Date:
Nov 3, 1961
Passing Date:
May 21, 2015
Hometown:
SAN DIEGO/SPOKANE
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
O-5/Commander
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MARTIN, ETHAN
Birth Date:
Dec 30, 1989
Passing Date:
Aug 7, 2012
Hometown:
BONNERS FERRY
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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COOK, JORDAN DELANEY
Birth Date:
Jul 16, 1999
Passing Date:
Aug 1, 2020
Hometown:
SUQUAMISH
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-2/Private First Class
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COLEMAN, MARK
Birth Date:
Oct 4, 1969
Passing Date:
May 2, 2010
Hometown:
YELM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-8/Master Sergeant
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FAZZARI, MATHEW
Birth Date:
Dec 1, 1986
Passing Date:
Jun 6, 2012
Hometown:
WALLA WALLA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
1LT
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MCBROOM, GUY (JACOB)
Birth Date:
Dec 7, 1984
Passing Date:
Apr 9, 2012
Hometown:
SEASIDE
State:
OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SGT
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CRATE, CASEY
Birth Date:
Jun 5, 1978
Passing Date:
May 30, 2005
Hometown:
SPANAWAY
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
E-5/Staff Sergeant
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HOCKING, BRANDON
Birth Date:
Apr 3, 1986
Passing Date:
Mar 21, 2011
Hometown:
SEATTLE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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MORRISON, LAWRENCE
Birth Date:
Mar 28, 1960
Passing Date:
Sep 19, 2005
Hometown:
YAKIMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SFC
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STARR, JEFFREY
Birth Date:
May 25, 1983
Passing Date:
May 30, 2005
Hometown:
SNOHOMISH
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Cpl
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MCCLUNG, MEGAN
Birth Date:
Apr 14, 1972
Passing Date:
Dec 6, 2006
Hometown:
COUPEVILLE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Maj
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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.