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.
WILLIS, JAMES
Birth Date:
Sep 27, 1986
Passing Date:
Nov 20, 2011
Hometown:
KINGLAND/MEDICAL LAKE
State:
WA/GEORGIA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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PINCKNEY, VICTORIA
Birth Date:
Sep 28, 1985
Passing Date:
May 3, 2013
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
Capt
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HART, TY
Birth Date:
Apr 11, 1994
Passing Date:
Jan 14, 2016
Hometown:
STAYTON
State:
OR
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCPL
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CRAWFORD, ANTONIO
Birth Date:
Jun 24, 1988
Passing Date:
Oct 1, 2019
Hometown:
PUYALLUP
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
O-3/Captain
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LEAP, DAVID
Birth Date:
Dec 27, 1989
Passing Date:
Apr 11, 2015
Hometown:
MARYSVILLE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PVT
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SWANBERG, SHANE
Birth Date:
Mar 7, 1981
Passing Date:
Sep 15, 2005
Hometown:
BELLEVUE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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PATTON, TAYLER
Birth Date:
Oct 28, 1990
Passing Date:
Jun 27, 2011
Hometown:
COEUR D ALENE
State:
ID
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
A1C
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KELLUM, JUSTIN
Birth Date:
Oct 19, 1981
Passing Date:
Apr 8, 2018
Hometown:
SPOKANE VALLEY
State:
WA
Branch:
COAST GUARD
Rank :
EM3
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DAVIS, TIMOTHY
Birth Date:
Feb 11, 1981
Passing Date:
Feb 20, 2009
Hometown:
MONTESANO
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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LAUTERBACH, COLTEN
Birth Date:
May 21, 1992
Passing Date:
Aug 16, 2015
Hometown:
FAIRCHILD AFB
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
SrA
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WATKINS, GLENN
Birth Date:
Mar 4, 1963
Passing Date:
Apr 5, 2005
Hometown:
TACOMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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WULLENWABER, LUKE
Birth Date:
Dec 14, 1979
Passing Date:
Nov 16, 2004
Hometown:
LEWISTON
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPT
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NOLAND, JUSTIN
Birth Date:
Feb 4, 1983
Passing Date:
Jan 24, 2016
Hometown:
EUGENE
State:
OR
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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CAMPBELL, JERROD SHANE
Birth Date:
Apr 15, 1986
Passing Date:
Sep 30, 2015
Hometown:
COLFAX
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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HOWARD, JEREMY
Birth Date:
Jul 8, 1981
Passing Date:
Aug 20, 2004
Hometown:
SHELTON
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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CONTLA, TANNER
Birth Date:
Oct 29, 1992
Passing Date:
Aug 15, 2015
Hometown:
WEST LINN
State:
OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-3/Private First Class
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EMUL, ADAM
Birth Date:
Mar 7, 1987
Passing Date:
Jan 29, 2007
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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LOVELESS, JEREMY
Birth Date:
Jun 27, 1980
Passing Date:
May 29, 2006
Hometown:
GRESHAM
State:
OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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MCCLELLAN, JONAH
Birth Date:
Nov 2, 1983
Passing Date:
Sep 20, 2010
Hometown:
BATTLE GROUND
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CW2
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ROBERSON, JEFFREY
Birth Date:
May 4, 1984
Passing Date:
Nov 28, 2006
Hometown:
BARSTOW/IRRIGON
State:
OR/CA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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MUDGE, DAVID
Birth Date:
Jun 12, 1987
Passing Date:
Nov 28, 2009
Hometown:
SUTHERLIN
State:
OR
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
PO3
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EMERSON, MATTHEW
Birth Date:
Oct 20, 1986
Passing Date:
Sep 18, 2007
Hometown:
GRANDVIEW
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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MITCHELL II, DENNIS
Birth Date:
Apr 22, 1985
Passing Date:
Jul 23, 2004
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
PFC
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MEEUWSEN, WILLIAM
Birth Date:
Feb 10, 1981
Passing Date:
Nov 23, 2005
Hometown:
MOUNT VERNON
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.