Education was important to Nichole. After graduating from Lena High School in 2002, she joined the Army as a way to raise money for everything she wanted out of life⦠an education, home, and family. Nichole at 19 was engaged to be married when she left for Iraq, where her mission was to help rebuild the war-torn country. Her last mission was to help the children of Iraq, by delivering food, water and books. She planned to return home and go to college and become a firefighter or a police officer.
Elexsis Blum will be entering into the field of Political Scinece with a Global Studies emphasis.
Bryan Klister will be pursing a degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is pictured here with Nichole's parents Lisa and Jayme Frye.
Edward Ellman enlisted in the U.S. Army.
Stephanie Dufek, Lena High School Stephanie plans to enlist in the Air Force National Guard, and wants a career in the field of science.
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Nelso
n Regan received the 1st Scholarship of Honor for his commitment to serve his community and his country.
He views his military enlistment as a calling to make the world a better, safer place. Pictured here with Medal of Honor Recipient, Ken Stumpf
The following contributions were raised at the annual bike ride in honor of Spc. Nichole Frye. Special thanks to Stadium View and Titletown Cycle.