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.
VALENCIA, JOSE ROBERTO
Birth Date:
May 12, 1985
Passing Date:
Aug 11, 2018
Hometown:
FT LEWIS
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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VANGORDON, ISAAC
Birth Date:
Aug 27, 2000
Passing Date:
Jul 5, 2020
Hometown:
WINSTON
State:
OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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VARGO, JOSEPH
Birth Date:
Jun 12, 1982
Passing Date:
May 23, 2012
Hometown:
AKRON,OH/JBLM, WA
State:
WA/OH
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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VIRAY, DON
Birth Date:
Jul 15, 1986
Passing Date:
Apr 19, 2012
Hometown:
HONOLULU, HI/MERCER ISLAND, WA
State:
WA/HI
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CW2
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WALKER, CHARLES
Birth Date:
Jul 7, 1986
Passing Date:
Jul 31, 2019
Hometown:
LEMOORE, CA/KENT, WA
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
O-4/Lieutenant Commander
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WALLACE, ELLERY
Birth Date:
Jul 17, 1977
Passing Date:
Aug 29, 2010
Hometown:
MONTESANO
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPT
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WALTERS, DONOVAN BLAZE
Birth Date:
Feb 6, 1991
Passing Date:
Oct 30, 2019
Hometown:
KENT
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
SSgt
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WEIDENKELLER, JASON
Birth Date:
Dec 9, 1986
Passing Date:
May 17, 2025
Hometown:
FAIRCHILD AFB
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
SSgt
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WESTLAND, SETH
Birth Date:
Feb 1, 1984
Passing Date:
May 23, 2018
Hometown:
YAKIMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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WHITE, JOSEPH
Birth Date:
Jul 24, 1988
Passing Date:
Sep 24, 2009
Hometown:
BELLEVUE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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WHITEHEAD, FRANKLIN J JR
Birth Date:
Sep 22, 1959
Passing Date:
Feb 8, 2011
Hometown:
SEASIDE
State:
OR
Branch:
NAVY, ARMY
Rank :
SGT
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WILLIAMS, JUSTIN JOHN
Birth Date:
Aug 2, 1984
Passing Date:
Oct 12, 2007
Hometown:
OAK HARBOR
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
E-3/Machinist's Mate Third Class
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WISE III, JOHN D
Birth Date:
Jun 26, 1990
Passing Date:
Feb 2, 2018
Hometown:
REDDING
State:
CA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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WITHERUP, SETH NATHANIEL
Birth Date:
Mar 16, 1997
Passing Date:
Feb 21, 2019
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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WOODALL, JULIAN M
Birth Date:
Dec 4, 1985
Passing Date:
May 22, 2007
Hometown:
PORTLAND
State:
OR
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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YATES, SAMUEL
Birth Date:
Jan 14, 1998
Passing Date:
Jun 23, 2022
Hometown:
VASHON
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
O-1/2nd Lieutenant
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CUMPSTON, CHARLES
Birth Date:
Mar 21, 1953
Passing Date:
Mar 11, 2014
Hometown:
ZILLAH
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-7/Sergeant First Class
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COMBS, CASEY
Birth Date:
Apr 4, 1979
Passing Date:
Apr 12, 2007
Hometown:
AUBURN
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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BURNSIDE, ANTONIO
Birth Date:
Jan 19, 1981
Passing Date:
Apr 6, 2012
Hometown:
GREAT FALLS
State:
MT
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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BOWEN, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Dec 27, 1987
Passing Date:
Apr 17, 2020
Hometown:
VALDOSTA / PORT HADLOCK
State:
GA, WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
E-5/Master-at-Arms Second Class
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SIMINAK, KYLE
Birth Date:
Mar 10, 2004
Passing Date:
Dec 7, 2024
Hometown:
GRAHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
PVT
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THOMPSON, LELAND
Birth Date:
Passing Date:
Hometown:
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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SANTOS, JONATHAN
Birth Date:
Passing Date:
Oct 15, 2004
Hometown:
BELLINGHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/SPECIALIST
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DEMAND, JACOB
Birth Date:
Sep 9, 1975
Passing Date:
Sep 14, 2004
Hometown:
PALOUSE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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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.