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Fallen soldier is honored October 23, 2017, 9:52 amButler, who was from Monticello, moved to Cedar Hills earlier this year with his girlfriend Alex Seagroves, just a month before he was deployed. On August 22, close to 150 people showed up to a candlelight vigil at Heritage Park organized by neighbors to honor him. "I as the mayor, but more specifically Cedar Hills City, am incredibly proud of the work the staff sergeant did over in Afghanistan," Mayor Gary Gygi said later. "He sacrificed his life for all of us, for our freedom and liberties." "He and all of those that serve as our first responders, they are the best in our society…We will miss him tremendously," he added. Gov. Gary Herbert issued a statement about Butler. "Jeanette and I were heartbroken to hear of the passing of one of Utah's best, Staff Sgt. Aaron Butler. Tonight, we join all Utahns in grieving for him, and honoring his sacrifice - the ultimate sacrifice. Our hearts ache for his family, friends and loved ones, and they will long be on our minds and in our prayers…It truly isn't possible to offer adequate thanks to those who put their lives on the line day after day in the defense of freedom around the world. May God's greatest blessings graciously fall upon those brave men and women who are dedicated to the service of their fellowmen." Herbert ordered the lowering of the U.S. and state flags on August 26 when Butler was laid to rest in his hometown. The Utah National Guard posted a message on its Facebook page that day. "Today we said goodbye to Staff Sgt. Aaron Butler of the #UtahGuard 19th Special Forces. Lt. Gov. Cox and Maj. Gen. Burton joined family, members of the community, and fellow soldiers to honor him at his funeral in Monticello. You will be remembered." Butler was assigned to the Utah National Guard's B Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group. The community news source for Eagle Mountain Utah, Saratoga Springs Utah, Lehi Utah, American Fork Utah, Highland Utah, Alpine Utah, and The Cedar Valley, including Cedar Fort Utah and Fairfield Utah. Copyright 2024 The Crossroads Journal LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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