| Graduation Year | Class of 1992 |
| Date of Passing | Jul 05, 2014 |
| About | Shon Dominic Hill of Ione, Ore. passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 in The Dalles, Ore. following a tragic accident. Shon was born November 27, 1974 in Medford, Ore. to John Joseph Hill and Cheryl (Danley) Hill. Shon grew up in Rogue River and Klamath Falls. Shon served in the U.S. Army and National Guard, a veteran of the Bosnian conflict and two tours of duty in Iraq. He also participated in the recovery efforts in New Orleans, La. in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Shon was a former Combat Medical Sergeant in Iraq fondly known as "Doc" to his military brothers. After leaving the military with a medical discharge, Shon worked as an EMT and as a Registered Nurse. Prior to his death, Shon was working on his degree in Chemistry at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Ore. Shon is survived by his partner, Jenn Heagy; sons, Dalton and Alonzo Hill of Texas; mother, Cheryl Hill; brother, Ryan Hill; grandmother, Grace Hill; and many aunts, uncles, and dozens of cousins. Shon was preceded in death by his father, John "JJ" Hill. Shon will be greatly missed by his entire family, friends, and his "band of brothers and sisters". Shon was buried with full military honors at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2014 at Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Ore. |
