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.
HERBURGER, JOSEPH
Birth Date:
Apr 23, 1985
Passing Date:
Apr 21, 2016
Hometown:
VENETA
State:
OR
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Cpl
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STRICKLAND, EICHMANN
Birth Date:
Apr 5, 1990
Passing Date:
Sep 21, 2013
Hometown:
LAKEWOOD
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
HM3
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PARMAR, ABRAHAM
Birth Date:
Apr 3, 1979
Passing Date:
Oct 11, 2019
Hometown:
OLYMPIA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SFC
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DIAMOND, SEAN
Birth Date:
Mar 17, 1967
Passing Date:
Feb 15, 2009
Hometown:
DUBLIN/FT LEWIS
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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HERNANDEZ, THOMAS
Birth Date:
Nov 26, 1975
Passing Date:
Jul 25, 2013
Hometown:
DUPONT
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
MAJ
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METZE, DANIEL
Birth Date:
Jul 13, 2013
Passing Date:
Sep 23, 2011
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SFC
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BARATTIERI, JR, GUY R
Birth Date:
Jun 21, 1970
Passing Date:
Oct 4, 2006
Hometown:
CINCINNATI/LAKEWOOD
State:
WA/OH
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
O-4/Major
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CRISOSTOMO, JOSE S N
Birth Date:
Aug 29, 1949
Passing Date:
Aug 18, 2009
Hometown:
SPANAWAY
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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MOCABEE, SEAN
Birth Date:
Apr 3, 1979
Passing Date:
Oct 11, 2019
Hometown:
OCEANSIDE/BURLINGTON
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
MSG
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MADRAZO, NICHOLAS
Birth Date:
Nov 14, 1982
Passing Date:
Sep 9, 2008
Hometown:
BOTHELL
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
1stLt
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SCOTT, KERRY DAVID
Birth Date:
Jun 16, 1982
Passing Date:
Oct 6, 2003
Hometown:
MT VERNON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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BURNETT, MICAH
Birth Date:
Jun 2, 1995
Passing Date:
Jul 14, 2016
Hometown:
MOUNT VERNON
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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BOSWELL, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Jun 3, 1984
Passing Date:
Dec 2, 2006
Hometown:
NEWPORT
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
E-3/Seaman
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THOMAS, COLIN
Birth Date:
Dec 4, 1988
Passing Date:
Nov 3, 2017
Hometown:
PUEBLO/NEWPORT
State:
WA/CO
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
AT3
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BIDDLE, THOMAS
Birth Date:
Dec 6, 1972
Passing Date:
Dec 6, 2011
Hometown:
WENATCHEE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-8/Master Sergeant
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MILLER, HARLEY
Birth Date:
May 5, 1983
Passing Date:
Nov 27, 2004
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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BALOGA, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
Oct 30, 1985
Passing Date:
Jul 26, 2007
Hometown:
EVERETT
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-1/Private
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HESTER, CHARLES
Birth Date:
Jun 7, 1983
Passing Date:
May 26, 2007
Hometown:
BREMERTON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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BRAND, BENJAMIN
Birth Date:
Mar 7, 1988
Passing Date:
Dec 14, 2011
Hometown:
RENTON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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BIER, JOSEPH
Birth Date:
Oct 1, 1983
Passing Date:
Dec 7, 2005
Hometown:
CENTRALLIA
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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RIES, DAVID
Birth Date:
Jun 23, 1975
Passing Date:
Nov 8, 2004
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
SSgt
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ELDRED, MARCUS
Birth Date:
Oct 25, 1990
Passing Date:
Oct 11, 2015
Hometown:
LITTLEROCK
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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COOK, JASON
Birth Date:
Oct 11, 1978
Passing Date:
Aug 21, 2004
Hometown:
OKANOGAN
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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MAST, COLBY
Birth Date:
Dec 3, 1987
Passing Date:
Feb 10, 2015
Hometown:
HILLSBORO
State:
OR
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
SA
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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.