Their Story
Remembering Jacob Ekstedt.
Jacob Ekstedt served as a Specialist in the U.S. Army with 1-12 Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, with a deployment to Afghanistan. He enjoyed his time in uniform, and what he valued most was the camaraderie among the people he served alongside. Those who knew him remember a young man who always had a smile.
Jacob was happiest outdoors. He loved hunting, hiking, and fishing, and he grew up playing hockey and cheering for the Minnesota Wild. His sister Tania now keeps his Wild gear and wears it, in her words, "whenever I need his hug." Jacob is remembered by his family with a simple promise: Forever in Our Hearts.
