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.
GOODWIN, YANCY
Birth Date:
May 14, 1988
Passing Date:
Aug 12, 2008
Hometown:
HARTLINE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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JOHNSON, TIMOTHY
Birth Date:
Oct 26, 1979
Passing Date:
Oct 4, 2015
Hometown:
MOUNTAIN HOME
State:
ID
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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JOHNSON, JEREMIAH
Birth Date:
Aug 18, 1983
Passing Date:
Jan 5, 2007
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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WEBB, CHRISTOPHER
Birth Date:
Apr 4, 1981
Passing Date:
Jun 15, 2017
Hometown:
TWIN FALLS
State:
Idaho
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
MSG
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OWEN, DEVERAN
Birth Date:
May 4, 1986
Passing Date:
Jul 23, 2008
Hometown:
ARLINGTON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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BAKER, KEIGAN
Birth Date:
Jan 14, 1996
Passing Date:
Mar 19, 2020
Hometown:
LONGVIEW
State:
WA
Branch:
AIRFORCE
Rank :
E-3/Airman First Class
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BRUNS, CEDRIC
Birth Date:
Apr 22, 1981
Passing Date:
May 9, 2003
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-3/Lance Corporal
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POTTER, JEROME
Birth Date:
Jan 26, 1983
Passing Date:
May 3, 2007
Hometown:
TACOMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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BRATCHER, NOAH
Birth Date:
Mar 19, 1991
Passing Date:
Nov 16, 2018
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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GROEPPER, CHAD
Birth Date:
Oct 24, 1986
Passing Date:
Feb 17, 2008
Hometown:
KINGSLEY/PUYALLUP
State:
WA/IA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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PETERSON, THOR
Birth Date:
Apr 20, 1981
Passing Date:
Mar 8, 2015
Hometown:
REARDAN
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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BELL, RYAN
Birth Date:
Apr 24, 1985
Passing Date:
Mar 5, 2007
Hometown:
COLVILLE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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VOLKERS, TANNER
Birth Date:
Mar 6, 1991
Passing Date:
Dec 7, 2013
Hometown:
NAMPA
State:
Idaho
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
SSgt
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NEEDHAM, ROBB
Birth Date:
Oct 26, 1954
Passing Date:
Sep 20, 2006
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
MSG
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MATHENY IV, CHARLES
Birth Date:
Mar 12, 1982
Passing Date:
Feb 28, 2006
Hometown:
ARLINGTON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SGT
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BENNETT, DURRELL
Birth Date:
Aug 5, 1985
Passing Date:
Mar 29, 2008
Hometown:
SPANAWAY
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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LALLIER, JARROD
Birth Date:
Jul 3, 1991
Passing Date:
Jun 18, 2012
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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WOOLERY, RAYMON
Birth Date:
Feb 16, 1980
Passing Date:
May 6, 2017
Hometown:
NEW MEADOW
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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CONNER, BRADLY
Birth Date:
Mar 5, 1966
Passing Date:
May 9, 2007
Hometown:
COEUR D ALENE
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-9/Sergeant Major
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EGBERT, BETTY
Birth Date:
Aug 27, 1953
Passing Date:
Apr 18, 2010
Hometown:
RICHLAND
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
O-4/Major
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BUYES, ADAM J.
Birth Date:
Mar 20, 1990
Passing Date:
Nov 26, 2011
Hometown:
SALEM
State:
OR
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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PETO, JASON
Birth Date:
Jan 28, 1979
Passing Date:
Dec 7, 2010
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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JOHNS, BEATRICE
Birth Date:
Aug 14, 1989
Passing Date:
Dec 18, 2007
Hometown:
TOPPENISH
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PVT
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WILLIAMS, DENNIS
Birth Date:
Sep 20, 1984
Passing Date:
Aug 25, 2009
Hometown:
FEDERAL WAY
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.