He is one of four soldiers to graduate with honors. On Januhe graduated Special Forces Training and donned the Green Beret. In 2014, he began the grueling Special Forces Training program. On April 10, 2008, while still in high school, he enlisted in the Utah Army National Guard, where he laid the building blocks of his military career. As a first grader, he announced to his family that he would be a soldier when he grew up.įrom that time on he never once wavered in that resolve.
He served others with the love of Jesus Christ.įrom a very young age, Aaron became interested in the United States Military. He cared about his fellowman, their safety and wellbeing. His dedicated service to others in this way highlights a distinct trait in his personality and soul. He aided them in building and improving homes, wells and made numerous additional efforts in their behalf. He served them with a great love and compassion. He was called to labor in the Ghana Cape Coast Mission in Africa.įor two years, he worked tirelessly, teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Ghanaian people. In 2009, Aaron volunteered himself for full-time service as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through hard work and extraordinary determination, he realized his goal, becoming the first ever in Monticello High School history to achieve this mark and just the 17th wrestler in Utah State history. He set a specific goal to become a four-time state wrestling champion. Throughout high school he excelled in music, football and his main focus, wrestling.
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He was so full of life, happiness and endless energy! He loved the outdoor adventures best and could usually be found with a stick or a critter in his hands! He participated in and enjoyed the Boy Scouts of America, eventually earning the rank of Eagle Scout. As a young child, his bright blue eyes were always looking for mischief, which he usually found. He has one sister – Shannon – whom he adores, and six brothers – Shane, Quinn, Nathan, Andy, Chad and Adam – who have been his companions through life.įrom the beginning, Aaron has been a very determined, adventurous soul. He was the seventh of eight children born to Randy and Laura Butler. They are among us every day, this in a unique opportunity for all of us to see and hear from local community members who have given more than most for our Nation.Īaron was born in Monticello, UT. Bring out your families, let your children meet and absorb the words of Gold Star families (who have lost loved ones in combat), Vietnam War Purple Heart Recipients, and Purple Heart Recipients from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The race courses will be lined with pictures and stories about Purple Heart Recipients who gave their lives in the Global War on Terror (since ).
This event was created by local Purple Heart recipients, and there will be an opportunity for all participants and supporters to meet and learn from those men and women who have been wounded in combat. All race proceeds will go to the Aaron Butler Memorial Foundation (a 501C3 nonprofit). We will have local beer, music, food, local coffee, and lots to do for kids. This is a celebration of all US servicemembers who have given their lives or parts of themselves physically in combat operations around the globe.
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