Army Pfc. Frigo was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry, Fort Carson, Colorado. Frigo was killed when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle in Baqubah. His sniper team was riding together to protect a convoy traveling between Baquba and Balad when the bomb went off. It was their job to escort tanks and Bradley's, and to clear areas of roadside bombs and I.E.D. attacks. Nate wanted to join the military since he was a child. His family tried to dissuade him, but he wouldn't turn from it. When they asked him why he wanted to do it, he said he wanted to make a difference with his life; he wanted to do something that mattered. While he was at Northwestern High School, the 6 foot 3 inch runner lettered in cross-country and track. His determination and perseverance was apparent even then. When his high school cross-country team went for "hide and seek" runs, Nathan often took them to extremes. He would cover himself up with leaves and hide for hours. The rest of the team would go home and not know where he was. The coach would go around to try and find him because he was so hard-core. Teachers at the school remember him as a young man who stood out but not because he was boisterous or brilliant. He was just a good kid; quiet, not on the honor roll, just an average, real good kid. He graduated from high school in 2001. Nathan joined the Army 18 months ago and opted for the infantry because he wanted to fill the area of greatest need. Because of his athletic prowess and marksmanship skills honed while hunting deer in Indiana, he was selected to be a sniper. He came home on leave for two weeks at the end of July, but his mind was still on those with whom he served. He couldn't stop thinking of how much his troops there needed him. Just before he was killed, Nate had called his family to say he'd be home soon. His family was notified that he would be elevated to specialist and awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Nate believed U.S. involvement in Iraq was not only right, but also necessary. He would want people to support the troops there and their families. He believed in what he did over there and that we needed to be there, otherwise, it would be on our own shores. The following is from Nate's Myspace page telling a little about himself in his own words.

About me:
I am a soldier serving in Iraq, originally from Kokomo Indiana. I will be stationed at Fort Carson Colorado in a few months. I like fast paced sports, enjoy outdoor activities and easy going friends.