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.
SCHMIEMAN, DIETRICH
Birth Date:
Jan 9, 1991
Passing Date:
Jul 10, 2017
Hometown:
RICHLAND
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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METTIE, EVAN
Birth Date:
Oct 19, 1983
Passing Date:
Oct 14, 2018
Hometown:
SELAH
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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VARGO, JASON
Birth Date:
Jun 12, 1982
Passing Date:
May 23, 2012
Hometown:
AKRON/JBLM
State:
WA/OH
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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SUZUKY, TOMIWO
Birth Date:
Mar 13, 1971
Passing Date:
Dec 31, 2013
Hometown:
KOROR,PALAU/UNIVERSITY PLACE
State:
WA/PALAU
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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SCHULTZ, JOSEPH
Birth Date:
Mar 20, 1975
Passing Date:
May 29, 2011
Hometown:
PORT ANGELES
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPT
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HIGGINBOTHAM, CHRISTOPHER
Birth Date:
Jan 24, 1990
Passing Date:
Apr 25, 2015
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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ELLIOTT, NICKOULAS
Birth Date:
Jun 20, 1990
Passing Date:
Feb 22, 2012
Hometown:
KENNEWICK
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-3/Lance Corporal
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MANRIQUEZ-ACUSTA, LUIS
Birth Date:
Feb 22, 1988
Passing Date:
Oct 3, 2008
Hometown:
HOUSTON/OLYMPIA
State:
WA/TX
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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LANGMACK, STEVEN
Birth Date:
Dec 3, 1971
Passing Date:
Jun 1, 2005
Hometown:
SEATTLE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SFC
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SHIELDS, ANDREW
Birth Date:
Sep 8, 1988
Passing Date:
May 31, 2008
Hometown:
BATTLE GROUND
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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PITTMAN, JACOB
Birth Date:
Feb 24, 1993
Passing Date:
Apr 1, 2016
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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ZILLMER, JEDADIAH D
Birth Date:
Apr 22, 1990
Passing Date:
Feb 11, 2014
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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POWERS, CALEB
Birth Date:
Oct 31, 1982
Passing Date:
Aug 17, 2004
Hometown:
MANSFIELD
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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BURBANK, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Apr 18, 1970
Passing Date:
Oct 11, 2004
Hometown:
BREMERTON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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RICHARD, KEITH
Birth Date:
Dec 16, 1998
Passing Date:
May 18, 2021
Hometown:
SILVERTON,/JBLM
State:
WA/OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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CLEVENGER, ROSS
Birth Date:
Apr 11, 1985
Passing Date:
Feb 8, 2007
Hometown:
KENNEWICK
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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TODD, BENJAMIN
Birth Date:
Oct 4, 1979
Passing Date:
Jan 26, 2009
Hometown:
COLVILLE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CW2
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ELDER, PAUL
Birth Date:
Aug 12, 1982
Passing Date:
Sep 9, 2003
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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BAILEY, NICHOLAS
Birth Date:
May 29, 1982
Passing Date:
May 12, 2007
Hometown:
MONROE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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WILSON, DWIGHT CARLTON JR
Birth Date:
Oct 1, 1984
Passing Date:
May 14, 2019
Hometown:
Lakewood
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
MM1
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BATEY, DALE
Birth Date:
Oct 6, 1967
Passing Date:
Jan 20, 2019
Hometown:
QUINCY
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-7/Sergeant First Class
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MARTIN, JOSHUA
Birth Date:
Dec 30, 1989
Passing Date:
Aug 7, 2012
Hometown:
LYNNWOOD
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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LYON, DAVID
Birth Date:
Mar 31, 1985
Passing Date:
Dec 27, 2013
Hometown:
SANDPOINT
State:
ID
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
Capt
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BRADSHAW, BRIAN
Birth Date:
Oct 8, 1984
Passing Date:
Jun 25, 2009
Hometown:
STEILACOOM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
O-2/1st Lieutenant
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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.