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.
RINTAMAKI, STEVEN
Birth Date:
Jun 17, 1983
Passing Date:
Sep 16, 2004
Hometown:
LYNNWOOD
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Cpl
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ADAMS, BRIAN
Birth Date:
Apr 27, 1988
Passing Date:
Nov 26, 2009
Hometown:
BATTLE GROUND
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-3/Lance Corporal
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TITUS, BRANDON
Birth Date:
Dec 12, 1983
Passing Date:
Aug 17, 2004
Hometown:
BOISE
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SPC
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GOLDSMITH, WYATT
Birth Date:
Sep 21, 1982
Passing Date:
Jul 15, 2011
Hometown:
COLVILLE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SFC
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URDANETA, DENNIS
Birth Date:
Feb 19, 1979
Passing Date:
May 28, 2019
Hometown:
LACEY
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SFC
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SCHETTLER, MARK
Birth Date:
Jan 30, 1990
Passing Date:
Oct 24, 2012
Hometown:
KIRKLAND
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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PFISTER, TRAVIS
Birth Date:
Jul 22, 1979
Passing Date:
Feb 7, 2007
Hometown:
RICHLAND
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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MERIDA, ALBERTO
Birth Date:
Jan 20, 1996
Passing Date:
Sep 3, 2017
Hometown:
SAN JOSE/PUYALLUP
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
SrA
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EWENS, FORREST
Birth Date:
Apr 15, 1981
Passing Date:
Jun 16, 2006
Hometown:
CHEWELAH
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
1LT
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ANDERSEN, LA MARR
Birth Date:
Jan 6, 1966
Passing Date:
Mar 23, 2011
Hometown:
OLIVEHURST/MEDICAL LAKE
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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DRUMHELLER JR, EMMETT
Birth Date:
Dec 10, 1963
Passing Date:
Dec 25, 2003
Hometown:
OLYMPIA
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
O-5/Lieutenant Colonel
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LABOSSIERE, JOHN
Birth Date:
Apr 13, 1983
Passing Date:
Nov 1, 2009
Hometown:
LAKE STEVENS
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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KIRK, JOSHUA
Birth Date:
Jul 19, 1979
Passing Date:
Oct 3, 2009
Hometown:
BONNERS FERRY
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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MORRIS, DARREL
Birth Date:
May 27, 1985
Passing Date:
Jan 21, 2007
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Cpl
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TAUTOLO, TOFIGA
Birth Date:
Aug 31, 1988
Passing Date:
May 27, 2012
Hometown:
MANU'A,AMERICAN SAMOA/PUYALLUP
State:
WA/SAMOA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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DAY, KACEY
Birth Date:
Aug 16, 1987
Passing Date:
Jun 29, 2008
Hometown:
CAMAS
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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WARD, ERIC
Birth Date:
Aug 17, 1990
Passing Date:
Feb 21, 2010
Hometown:
REDMOND
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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EBERT, BLAIN
Birth Date:
Mar 30, 1982
Passing Date:
Nov 22, 2004
Hometown:
WASHTUCNA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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REYNOSO, YADIR
Birth Date:
Dec 16, 1976
Passing Date:
Aug 5, 2004
Hometown:
WAPATO
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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ROPER, KURT
Birth Date:
Jul 17, 1990
Passing Date:
Mar 27, 2012
Hometown:
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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JENNINGS, STEVEN
Birth Date:
Jun 24, 1984
Passing Date:
Apr 10, 2013
Hometown:
CHEWELAH
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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LASHER, JEREMY SCOTT
Birth Date:
Nov 12, 1981
Passing Date:
Jul 23, 2009
Hometown:
MARYSVILLE/ONEIDA
State:
WA/NY
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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CHAPMAN, NATHAN
Birth Date:
Apr 23, 1970
Passing Date:
Jan 4, 2002
Hometown:
SAN ANTONIO/ PUYALLUP
State:
WA/TX
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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THORP, TRENT
Birth Date:
Jan 18, 1979
Passing Date:
Oct 23, 2011
Hometown:
BELLINGHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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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.