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.
NEWBY, NICHOLAS
Birth Date:
Aug 25, 1990
Passing Date:
Jul 7, 2011
Hometown:
COEUR D ALENE
State:
ID
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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NEWLOVE, JAROD
Birth Date:
Feb 17, 1985
Passing Date:
Jul 28, 2010
Hometown:
SEATTLE
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
CS2
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HEBERT, JUSTIN
Birth Date:
Jul 28, 1983
Passing Date:
Aug 1, 2003
Hometown:
ARLINGTON
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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LEWIS, KEVIN
Birth Date:
Mar 24, 1986
Passing Date:
May 14, 2015
Hometown:
ARLINGTON/TACOMA
State:
WA/TX
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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CALDWELL, CHAD
Birth Date:
Jul 18, 1983
Passing Date:
Apr 30, 2008
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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ORELUP, SHELBY
Birth Date:
Nov 14, 1980
Passing Date:
Feb 27, 2003
Hometown:
BILLINGS
State:
MT
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
SSgt
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JASSO, LEANDRO
Birth Date:
Jun 19, 1993
Passing Date:
Nov 24, 2018
Hometown:
Cashmere/Leavenworth
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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MILLEDGE, JOSEPH
Birth Date:
Feb 3, 1984
Passing Date:
Oct 5, 2007
Hometown:
YAKIMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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JOHNSON, CURTIS
Birth Date:
Jan 27, 1986
Passing Date:
Dec 4, 2015
Hometown:
SPOKANE
State:
WA
Branch:
AIR FORCE
Rank :
SrA
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FUESTON, JOSHUA
Birth Date:
Dec 26, 1989
Passing Date:
Sep 13, 2009
Hometown:
BELLINGHAM
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
PFC
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MUTTON, CHRISTOPHER
Birth Date:
Jul 11, 1989
Passing Date:
Jun 23, 2010
Hometown:
GOLDENDALE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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SIDES, DUSTIN
Birth Date:
Mar 27, 1982
Passing Date:
May 31, 2004
Hometown:
YAKIMA
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
Cpl
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NORTON, JUSTIN
Birth Date:
Oct 30, 1984
Passing Date:
Jun 24, 2006
Hometown:
RAINIER
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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MARKS, TAYLOR
Birth Date:
Nov 9, 1989
Passing Date:
Aug 28, 2009
Hometown:
MONMOUTH
State:
OR
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-4/Specialist
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ORONA, WAYNE
Birth Date:
Nov 4, 1987
Passing Date:
May 21, 2018
Hometown:
SAN ANTONIO/LACEY
State:
WA/TX
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-6/Staff Sergeant
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FENDER, LLYTHANIELE
Birth Date:
Mar 15, 1986
Passing Date:
Jun 10, 2007
Hometown:
MEDICAL LAKE/ONAWA
State:
WA/IOWA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CPL
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JOHNSON, ROBERT
Birth Date:
Jun 14, 1968
Passing Date:
Aug 19, 2009
Hometown:
SEATTLE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
CW4
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SOLES, SHIANNE
Birth Date:
Apr 21, 2000
Passing Date:
May 4, 2019
Hometown:
SPOKANE VALLEY
State:
WA
Branch:
NAVY
Rank :
SEA
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MINNIS, DEREK
Birth Date:
Mar 1, 1982
Passing Date:
Aug 12, 2016
Hometown:
MOSES LAKE
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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JACKSON, JOE
Birth Date:
Dec 26, 1988
Passing Date:
Apr 24, 2011
Hometown:
WHITE SWAN
State:
WA
Branch:
MARINES / USMC
Rank :
LCpl
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YOUNG, BRADLEY
Birth Date:
May 6, 1988
Passing Date:
Dec 25, 2015
Hometown:
KENNEWICK
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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HETTINGER, LOGAN
Birth Date:
Sep 11, 1993
Passing Date:
Aug 21, 2014
Hometown:
TACOMA
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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SHAVER, JEFFREY
Birth Date:
Oct 22, 1977
Passing Date:
May 12, 2004
Hometown:
NEWPORT
State:
WA
Branch:
ARMY
Rank :
E-5/Sergeant
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ABLANG, EDWARD
Birth Date:
Mar 9, 1986
Passing Date:
Dec 20, 2015
Hometown:
EDMONDS
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.