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.
KESSLER, JASON
Birth Date:
Oct 21, 1977
Passing Date:
Jul 30, 2007
Hometown:
MT VERNON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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WALZ, CHRISTOPHER
Birth Date:
Jun 3, 1984
Passing Date:
Oct 27, 2009
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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FINLAYSON, DAVID
Birth Date:
Mar 20, 1988
Passing Date:
Nov 7, 2013
Hometown:
RENTON
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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RICHARDSON, JEREMY
Birth Date:
Jan 15, 1971
Passing Date:
Nov 13, 2014
Hometown:
BENTON CITY
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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TOBIN, MICHAEL
Birth Date:
May 9, 1984
Passing Date:
Apr 11, 2008
Hometown:
CHICO/SPOKANE
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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WEEKLEY, JONATHAN
Birth Date:
Jul 18, 1990
Passing Date:
Jul 10, 2019
Hometown:
YUCAIPA/SPOKANE VALLEY
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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WALLS, JOHNNY
Birth Date:
Nov 15, 1965
Passing Date:
Nov 2, 2007
Hometown:
BREMERTON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
SFC
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AUTIO, ERIC
Birth Date:
Oct 27, 1983
Passing Date:
Apr 12, 2009
Hometown:
FT LEWIS
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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CARON, JOSEPH
Birth Date:
Jul 29, 1988
Passing Date:
Apr 11, 2010
Hometown:
PARKLAND
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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BIEHL, DAVID
Birth Date:
Nov 18, 1983
Passing Date:
Nov 10, 2011
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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ALLISON, THOMAS
Birth Date:
Oct 28, 1979
Passing Date:
Feb 2, 2002
Hometown:
PARKLAND
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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ALLEY, ZACHARY
Birth Date:
Sep 22, 1986
Passing Date:
Jul 8, 2014
Hometown:
CINCINNATI/LAKEWOOD
State:
WA/OH
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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PRATHER, CLINT
Birth Date:
Oct 23, 1972
Passing Date:
Apr 6, 2005
Hometown:
CHENEY
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CW2
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DEROO, GABRIEL
Birth Date:
Apr 1, 1981
Passing Date:
Aug 20, 2006
Hometown:
GIG HARBOR
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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BEYERS, NATHAN
Birth Date:
Apr 17, 1987
Passing Date:
Jul 7, 2011
Hometown:
LITTLETON/POST FALLS
State:
ID/CO
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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WYRICK, NATHAN
Birth Date:
Sep 20, 1977
Passing Date:
Oct 10, 2011
Hometown:
PUYALLUP
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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ELIZALDE, ADRIAN
Birth Date:
Jan 30, 1977
Passing Date:
Aug 23, 2007
Hometown:
NORTH BEND
State:
OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-7/Sergeant First Class
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MELVIN, TRACY
Birth Date:
May 7, 1975
Passing Date:
Aug 6, 2006
Hometown:
SEATTLE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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NELSON, CHRISTOPHER
Birth Date:
Mar 27, 1985
Passing Date:
Nov 18, 2007
Hometown:
LACEY
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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BARE, JACOB
Birth Date:
Apr 19, 1987
Passing Date:
Feb 6, 2011
Hometown:
CHEWELAH
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
ND2
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NIENAJADLO, DANIELLE
Birth Date:
Feb 18, 1977
Passing Date:
Mar 20, 2009
Hometown:
Spokane
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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GAZZAWAY, CASEY
Birth Date:
Nov 21, 1983
Passing Date:
May 2, 2011
Hometown:
TACOMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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NOWACZYK, DAVID
Birth Date:
May 8, 1979
Passing Date:
Apr 15, 2012
Hometown:
DYER,/POULSBO
State:
WA/INDIANA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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JABARA, NICHOLAS
Birth Date:
Feb 8, 1979
Passing Date:
Jan 31, 2002
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
2d Lt
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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.