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.
GEORGE, CARL
Birth Date:
Dec 23, 1972
Passing Date:
Jul 2, 2010
Hometown:
YAKIMA
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
FC1
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NETTLES, MARQUES
Birth Date:
Jul 24, 1983
Passing Date:
Apr 2, 2006
Hometown:
BEAVERTON
State:
OR
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
HM3
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SCHNEIDER, JEFFERY
Birth Date:
Oct 17, 1982
Passing Date:
Nov 2, 2013
Hometown:
ISSAQUAH
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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HENRY, CHARLES
Birth Date:
Nov 20, 1984
Passing Date:
Oct 13, 2011
Hometown:
SPRINGDALE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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ZAMORA, ROBERTO
Birth Date:
Mar 9, 1988
Passing Date:
Aug 29, 2010
Hometown:
GREENLEAF
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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VINNEDGE, PHILLIP DAVID
Birth Date:
Feb 22, 1991
Passing Date:
Oct 13, 2010
Hometown:
Spokane/St. Charles
State:
WA/MO
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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GIBBONS, DEVON
Birth Date:
Jan 3, 1987
Passing Date:
Jun 23, 2006
Hometown:
PORT ORCHARD
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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EGGERS, KYLE
Birth Date:
May 26, 1977
Passing Date:
Dec 5, 2004
Hometown:
YAKIMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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AMBARD, PHILIP
Birth Date:
Apr 4, 1967
Passing Date:
Apr 27, 2011
Hometown:
EDMONDS
State:
WA
Branch:
AIRFORCE
Rank :
O-4/Major
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GARRIGUS, MICKEL
Birth Date:
Dec 15, 1982
Passing Date:
Jan 27, 2007
Hometown:
ELMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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MILEWSKI, JOSHUA
Birth Date:
Aug 6, 1981
Passing Date:
Mar 16, 2017
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
Capt
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RIEKENA, JAMES
Birth Date:
Feb 27, 1984
Passing Date:
Jan 14, 2007
Hometown:
REDMOND
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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ZORN, KIRBY
Birth Date:
Jul 21, 1989
Passing Date:
Aug 8, 2008
Hometown:
FLORALA/SPOKANE
State:
WA/ALABAMA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
PFC
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WRIGHTSMAN, JOE
Birth Date:
Mar 3, 1987
Passing Date:
Jul 18, 2010
Hometown:
BREMERTON
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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BENNEDSEN, ROBERT
Birth Date:
Passing Date:
Jul 18, 2010
Hometown:
VASHON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
O-2/1st Lieutenant
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SEIMS, ERIC
Birth Date:
Sep 19, 1977
Passing Date:
Nov 5, 2011
Hometown:
BELLINGHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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WOLD, WILLIAM
Birth Date:
Oct 19, 1983
Passing Date:
Nov 10, 2006
Hometown:
CAMAS
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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WHEELER, JAMES
Birth Date:
Jun 25, 1966
Passing Date:
Sep 24, 2004
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
SSgt
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ROJAS, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Mar 1, 1986
Passing Date:
Apr 18, 2007
Hometown:
FRESNO/UNIVERSITY PLACE
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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COLE, JASON
Birth Date:
Jan 18, 1978
Passing Date:
Apr 14, 2002
Hometown:
PASCO
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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CHAVEZ, JOSEPH
Birth Date:
Apr 28, 1986
Passing Date:
Aug 17, 2018
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-7/Sergeant First Class
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JUNEMAN, TIMOTHY
Birth Date:
Feb 19, 1983
Passing Date:
Mar 5, 2008
Hometown:
TOLEDO
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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HESS, JACOB
Birth Date:
Feb 5, 1991
Passing Date:
Jan 1, 2014
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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FUNKE, KANE
Birth Date:
Jul 12, 1984
Passing Date:
Aug 13, 2004
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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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.