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.
SCHMUNK, JEREMIAH
Birth Date:
Aug 16, 1983
Passing Date:
Jul 9, 2004
Hometown:
WARDEN
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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KASCHMITTER, ABRAHAM (ABE)
Birth Date:
Jul 19, 1985
Passing Date:
Jul 13, 2009
Hometown:
DAVENPORT
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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BEST, MARVIN
Birth Date:
Jul 23, 1970
Passing Date:
Jun 20, 2004
Hometown:
PROSSER
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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WOOD, NATHAN
Birth Date:
Dec 20, 1984
Passing Date:
Nov 9, 2004
Hometown:
KIRKLAND
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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PEARSON, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Jul 1, 1993
Passing Date:
Jun 24, 2017
Hometown:
PRIEST RIVER
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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EDDY, TRAVIS WILLIAM
Birth Date:
Nov 19, 1995
Passing Date:
Mar 3, 2020
Hometown:
MARYSVILLE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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JOHNSON, KEVIN
Birth Date:
Nov 29, 1964
Passing Date:
Nov 3, 2010
Hometown:
OLYMPIA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
MSG
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CLOUSE, JUSTIN
Birth Date:
Sep 12, 1991
Passing Date:
Jun 9, 2014
Hometown:
SPRAGUE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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BURGESS, BRYAN
Birth Date:
Apr 23, 1981
Passing Date:
Mar 29, 2011
Hometown:
CLEBURNE/TACOMA
State:
WA/TX
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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MANDEVILLE, GREGGERY
Birth Date:
Dec 27, 1977
Passing Date:
Feb 9, 2011
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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ZYLA, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Apr 20, 1973
Passing Date:
Dec 13, 2005
Hometown:
LA GRANDE
State:
OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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SENESCALL, LUCAS
Birth Date:
Feb 5, 1982
Passing Date:
Jul 7, 2008
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
E3
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WERNER, EARL
Birth Date:
Nov 9, 1970
Passing Date:
Aug 28, 2009
Hometown:
AMBOY
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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TATHAM, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Dec 12, 1977
Passing Date:
Oct 12, 2011
Hometown:
UNIVERSITY PLACE
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
CPO
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MCCUNE, DONALD
Birth Date:
Passing Date:
Aug 8, 2004
Hometown:
MOSES LAKE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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LUCAS, JEFFERY
Birth Date:
Sep 17, 1971
Passing Date:
Jun 28, 2005
Hometown:
CORBET
State:
OR
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
PO1
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COLGAN, BENJAMIN
Birth Date:
Feb 7, 1973
Passing Date:
Nov 1, 2003
Hometown:
KENT
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
O-1/2nd Lieutenant
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SMITH, BRIAN
Birth Date:
Jun 1, 1969
Passing Date:
Mar 8, 2008
Hometown:
CHEHALIS
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPT
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NGO, TAN QUOC
Birth Date:
Jun 23, 1988
Passing Date:
Aug 27, 2008
Hometown:
BEAVERTON
State:
OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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ANDERSON, PHILLIP
Birth Date:
Aug 20, 1979
Passing Date:
Mar 10, 2008
Hometown:
GRAHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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JORDAN, CURT
Birth Date:
Nov 19, 1978
Passing Date:
Dec 28, 2003
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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ELLIS, ROBERT
Birth Date:
Feb 9, 1992
Passing Date:
Jun 18, 2013
Hometown:
KENNEWICK
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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CARRIKER, CASEY
Birth Date:
Aug 29, 1986
Passing Date:
Jun 13, 2007
Hometown:
HOQUIAM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-3/Private First Class
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LEACH, TALON REYN
Birth Date:
Aug 26, 1989
Passing Date:
Jul 10, 2017
Hometown:
Fulton/Pasco
State:
WA/MO
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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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.