Shade Township near Stoystown in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
SSgt Brian Hause
SSgt Brian Hause was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, to Kathy Levernight Hause, on June 16th 1979. Brian graduated from Johnstown Christian School, Hollsopple, PA. It was his selfless love of family and country that motivated him to enlist in the United States Air Force in 2001. Brian and his wife were expecting their first child and more than anything he wanted to give them the world. He completed basic training and graduated from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. He went on to become a crew chief and served seven years at three different duty stations, Luke AFB Arizona, Eielson AFB Alaska and Shaw AFB South Carolina. It was during this time that Brian earned his commendation award for meritorious service. His love for music, playing his guitar and riding his motorcycle grew throughout his life, but his favorite past time was always spending time with family, especially his two children. His second and final overseas deployment was with the 55th Fighters Squadron to the 332 EMXS in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He died in Iraq October 23, 2008. His commander remembers him "as a man who was dedicated to his job, a good trainer who was always willing to teach the Junior airman. He had a way with people, and he built camaraderie wherever he went." His family and friends remember Brian as someone who had an infectious smile, was very witty and never met a stranger making sure everyone received a bear hug before parting as friends.
Brian was a Somerset County resident who lost his life in the Global War on Terrorism. His story and all who have given their all need to be told. If you have a loved one that you wish to be recognized at Patriot Park go to the Patriot Park Foundation web site Patriotparkfoundation.org or contact us at [email protected]
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Erected 2021 by Patriot Park Foundation.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, 2nd Iraq. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 2008.
Location. 40° 5.052′ N, 78° 53.453′ W. Memorial is near Stoystown, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. It is in Shade Township. It can be reached from Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.2 miles west of Johnson Bottom Road (Local Route 730), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 6150 Lincoln Highway, Stoystown PA 15563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: PFC Nils George Thompson (here, next to this marker); Field of Heroes Flag Display (here, next to this marker); Operation Inherent Resolve Continues (here, next to this marker); 28th Military Police Company (here, next to this marker); Global War on Terrorism (a few steps from this marker); Patriot Park Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Honoring the families of those who served. (a few steps from this marker); A Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Unit Pennsylvania Army National Guard (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stoystown.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.

