Nathan Frigo laid to rest

A Kokomo soldier killed in Iraq was laid to rest Friday. More than 400 people took part in the funeral services for 23-year-old Nathan Frigo. On a cold, wet, miserable day more than 50 members of the Patriot Guard Riders turned up at the Crossroads Community Church in Kokomo to honor the fallen soldier.

"It doesn't take much when you have that much love in your heart to get on your bike in this kind of weather. We're just here to show our support," said Ron Coleman of the Patriot Guard Riders.

Specialist Frigo was killed in Iraq on October 17th. The 23-year-old died after a roadside bomb exploded near his vehicle. Frigo was an infantryman, a grunt. He enlisted into the army last year knowing full well the dangers he could face.

A giant American flag served as the background at the church. An M-16, along with the soldier's helmet, boots and dog tags were also displayed. While the family asked for privacy during the service, afterwards Pastor Jeff Harlow talked about how the same word kept coming up during the eulogies.

"Just the word "noble." He was a guy who kept his head up, didn't have a lot to say. But when he talked, people listened. High impact young guy," said Harlow.

An honor guard of enlisted men escorted the coffin out of the church. Greeting them, the dozens of Patriot Guard Riders, flags in hand, standing erect.

As the casket was placed into the hearse soldiers gave a solemn salute, another way to say thank you, another way to say goodbye.

The funeral procession headed for the cemetery with lights flashing. Time now to bury a Hoosier hero on a cold, wet, miserable day.

From WISH 8

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