'Remembering Our Fallen' Makes Spring Game Stop

Photo by Scott Bruhn/Nebraska CommunicationsFrom tiny Verdon, Nebraska, Jacob Fritz grew up the quintessential All-American boy. He loved to read. He loved history. He loved sports. An offensive lineman in football, a center in basketball. No matter the leadership role needed, whether at church or school, Jacob volunteered.

The barrel chested, lovable farm boy, known for his big smiles and giant bear hugs, knew in the fifth grade he wanted to attend a military academy. He was among 11 graduates in his class at Dawson-Verdon High School. At age 23, Jacob graduated from West Point, and he became Army 1st Lt. Jacob Fritz.

“You don’t know how awesome it is to have a mother have her son walk…