United States Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan David Reardon of Hermiston passed away on Nov. 21, 2021 in Oceanside, Calif. at the age of 23.
He was born on June 27, 1998 in Niskayuna, N.Y. to Kendall and Lisa Reardon.
Ethan grew up in Hermiston and graduated from Hermiston High School in 2016. He loved the outdoors and would spend as much time as possible fishing, hunting and camping. Ethan was a member of the Boy Scouts of America for many years and earned the title of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement attainable in the organization.
Ethan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in November 2016 at the age of 18. Ethan served in the Marine Corps as a field radio operator for five years. Sgt. Reardon was stationed at Camp Pendleton, assigned to the Combat Logistics Battalion 11 (CLB-11). Ethan and his unit completed a six-month Western Pacific deployment aboard the USS Boxer in 2019.
He married Sevana Patrick on May 28, 2017 in scenic Twentynine Palms, Calif. He was a loving husband, beloved son and grandson, dedicated Marine and devoted big brother, and cherished time spent with his wife, Sevana, their three dogs and two horses, his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and his Marine brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Sevana Reardon; his mother, Lisa Reardon; his father, Kendall Reardon; his brother, Isaac Reardon (U.S. Marine); and many U.S. Marine Corps brothers and extended family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 at 12 noon at the Oregon National Guard Armory, 900 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston.
Burial with military honors will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Ethan’s family is inviting friends and family to join them for dinner to be held at the National Guard Armory following the graveside service.
Please share memories of Ethan with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
To the family of United States Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan David Reardon,
Your husband, son, brother and friend, impacted more people than you know. It was a privilege and honor to be a part of escorting Sgt. Reardon partially home, from Ontario to Oakland. I’m incredibly sorry for the loss of his life. His wife was as gracious and composed as one could be at his transport. As I stood watching , next to me, was another marine. She was there escorting her minor child to the airport. However, she stood guard, the entire time, at the window, in the proper stance and respect of her fallen comrade. My adult daughters and their children were also incredibly touched with the ceremony and circumstances surrounding it. The children, so much so, they brought notes to Mrs. Reardon at the front of the plane after we boarded.
I am so glad our Marines honor their fallen as they do. It reminds all of us how precious life is and how blessed we are to live where we do. I thanked the Marine, standing next to me, for her service. I thank you too, Sgt. and Mrs. Reardon for your service. Our gratitude to you and your family for the ultimate sacrifice. You will be remembered in our prayers.
Most sincerely,
Rosalyn Esmeyer
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