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.
STARKOVICH, SHAWN
Birth Date:
May 20, 1987
Passing Date:
Jul 16, 2016
Hometown:
ARLINGTON
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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BENSON, ROBERT
Birth Date:
Jul 3, 1983
Passing Date:
Nov 4, 2003
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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SHORTHILL, JERRED LEE
Birth Date:
Sep 29, 1979
Passing Date:
Apr 9, 2012
Hometown:
Boise/Spokane
State:
WA/ID
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
MSgt
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HUMBYRD, TRAVIS
Birth Date:
Feb 12, 1988
Passing Date:
Dec 26, 2009
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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NIXON, TRAVIS
Birth Date:
Jan 2, 1981
Passing Date:
Oct 29, 2005
Hometown:
ST. JOHN
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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HATTAMER, STEPHEN
Birth Date:
Jan 29, 1960
Passing Date:
Dec 25, 2003
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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SOLTERO, OMAR
Birth Date:
May 23, 1982
Passing Date:
Jan 31, 2011
Hometown:
RUBIDOUX/PASCO
State:
WA/CA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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HAUGEN, COURT
Birth Date:
May 24, 1985
Passing Date:
Mar 11, 2009
Hometown:
WENATCHEE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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VAN DISSEL, CHRISTOPHER JAYMES
Birth Date:
May 19, 1991
Passing Date:
Aug 6, 2019
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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BAUM, TANE
Birth Date:
May 17, 1975
Passing Date:
Sep 25, 2005
Hometown:
PENDLETON
State:
Oregon
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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HARDY, STACY
Birth Date:
Jul 23, 1996
Passing Date:
Sep 10, 2016
Hometown:
VANCOUVER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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MCVEA, SHAWN
Birth Date:
Jul 5, 1991
Passing Date:
Sep 4, 2017
Hometown:
SPANAWAY
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PVT
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VANKOMEN, DARREN
Birth Date:
May 2, 1971
Passing Date:
Dec 21, 2004
Hometown:
LEWISTON
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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HAYS, NATHAN
Birth Date:
Dec 14, 1980
Passing Date:
Jan 9, 2002
Hometown:
WILBUR
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Sgt
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CANHAM, DUSTIN
Birth Date:
Apr 22, 1986
Passing Date:
Mar 23, 2008
Hometown:
LAKE STEVENS
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
E-4/Corporal
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GROVE, GARY
Birth Date:
Nov 3, 1983
Passing Date:
Aug 13, 2018
Hometown:
MOSES LAKE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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LEON GUERRERO, BRIAN
Birth Date:
Oct 12, 1973
Passing Date:
Jul 10, 2008
Hometown:
TAMUNING,GUAM/LAKEWOOD
State:
WA/GUAM
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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HUGHES - CRONE, DANIELLE
Birth Date:
Nov 23, 1984
Passing Date:
Sep 13, 2010
Hometown:
MILTON
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
SSgt
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SCHWAB, COBY
Birth Date:
Jan 12, 1982
Passing Date:
May 3, 2007
Hometown:
PUYALLUP
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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FICEK, DAMIEN
Birth Date:
Jan 1, 1978
Passing Date:
Dec 30, 2004
Hometown:
PULLMAN
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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ALLTON, ERIC
Birth Date:
Apr 15, 1970
Passing Date:
Sep 26, 2004
Hometown:
HOUSTON/MERIDIAN
State:
ID/TX
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
O-3/Captain
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PETERSON, ALYSSA
Birth Date:
Feb 29, 1976
Passing Date:
Sep 16, 2003
Hometown:
FLAGSTAFF/RICHLAND
State:
WA/AZ
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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HALL, BRIAN
Birth Date:
Jul 1, 1990
Passing Date:
Jan 8, 2015
Hometown:
KENNEWICK
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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JACKSON, JAMES
Birth Date:
Dec 9, 1987
Passing Date:
Aug 11, 2008
Hometown:
MONTESANO
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PVT
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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.