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.
GIVENS, JOSHUA
Birth Date:
Dec 4, 1980
Passing Date:
May 17, 2007
Hometown:
KENNEWICK
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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RASMUSSEN, DERIC
Birth Date:
Nov 2, 1980
Passing Date:
May 11, 2014
Hometown:
STORM LAKE,/SEATTLE
State:
WA/IOWA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CW2
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LAMBERT, WILLIAM (BILLY - JACK )
Birth Date:
Jul 26, 1991
Passing Date:
Apr 10, 2016
Hometown:
HAYDEN
State:
ID
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
HM3
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LYONS, NIALL
Birth Date:
Aug 28, 1969
Passing Date:
Oct 25, 2009
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CW3
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WASHINGTON, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Oct 6, 1987
Passing Date:
Jun 14, 2008
Hometown:
TACOMA
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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OLSON, BRANDON LEE
Birth Date:
Jul 22, 1997
Passing Date:
Mar 4, 2020
Hometown:
NORTH EDWARDS/SPOKANE
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
FC2
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HENRY, LEE
Birth Date:
Jul 9, 1965
Passing Date:
Jan 16, 2018
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
CMSgt
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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.