Spencer Hiatt

Spencer Levi Hiatt, age 25, passed away on January 26, 2015, in Orem, Utah, after a courageous battle with the invisible wounds of war.

Spencer was more than a statistic. He was a father, a son, a brother, an uncle, and a deeply valued friend. He served his country as a proud member of the United States Army, completing a deployment to Afghanistan with Bco 1-24 IN BN. Like so many warriors, he carried home experiences that few can truly understand—fighting a battle long after the uniform came off.

To those who knew him, Spencer was loved beyond words. His presence left a mark, and his absence leaves a space that can never be filled.

The day before his passing, he spent time with family—laughing, being present, and sharing moments that would unknowingly become final memories. There was no clear sign, no warning that goodbye was near. That’s the reality of this fight—it is often silent, internal, and unseen.

“My younger brother spent the majority of the day before his death at my home with myself, my husband, and my son. It never would have occurred to me that it would be the last time I would see or speak to him. I love and miss him so much.”

Spencer’s struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder was real, and it was heavy. While his passing was ruled undetermined, those closest to him know the depth of the pain he carried.

Today, we remember Spencer not for how he died—but for how he lived, how he served, and how deeply he was loved.

His story is a reminder: the battle doesn’t always end when the war does.

And it’s a call—to check on your people, to speak life, and to fight for those still in the shadows.

We will not forget you, Spencer.