He was the preemie his Vancouver mother wept over; the Portland lover who finally proposed. He was the Estacada father idolized by his daughter. He was the Marine from Independence who wasn't supposed to die before his dad.

His story is presented here, along with the stories of all service members from Oregon and Southwest Washington who've died in Afghanistan and Iraq. Browse the site and read the short biographies, related stories and special presentations honoring the men and women who have served the United States.

You also have an opportunity to provide your own remembrance or tribute at the end of each bio.