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Hundreds gather for the funeral of Nebraska punter Sam Foltz, 22, of Greeley, Nebraska, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island, Nebraska, on July 30, 2016. Foltz died in a car accident in Wisconsin on July 23.
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A Huskers themed windmill is photographed near a field of cattle at the intersection of Kildare Street and Emmet Ave., in Greeley, Nebraska, on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The ashes of Sam Foltz are buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery next to the tombstone that will one day mark the burial spot for his grandparents, Francis and Elaine Foltz still living in Greeley.
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The backside of the tombstone for Francis and Elaine Foltz, who are still living in Greeley, is seen at Sacred Heart Cemetery. The ashes of Sam Foltz are buried next to the tombstone that will one day mark the burial spot for his grandparents.
- BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD
Grand Island Senior High's Sam Foltz, left, is eyed by Millard West's Skyler Monaghan, who edged Foltz in the Class A 1600-meter relay during the 2012 State Track and Field Championships at Burke High School in Omaha. Foltz's team, which included Dylan Urias, Spencer Wichert and Will Bamesberger, finished second with a time of 3:19.7.
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Photos: Remembering Sam Foltz's life and legacy
Hundreds gather for the funeral of Nebraska punter Sam Foltz, 22, of Greeley, Nebraska, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island, Nebraska, on July 30, 2016. Foltz died in a car accident in Wisconsin on July 23.
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A hand-drawn picture by Sam Foltz's cousin Billy Glesinger is on display during Foltz's funeral.
- BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD
Sam Foltz's brother and parents bring Sam's ashes into the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island.
- BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD
Kieron Williams kneels in prayer in front of a small memorial to Sam Foltz that was set up at the feet of the Tom Osborne-Brook Berringer statue.
- KENT SIEVERS/THE WORLD-HERALD
A small memorial to Husker punter Sam Foltz was created at the Tom Osborne-Brook Berringer statue.
- KENT SIEVERS/THE WORLD-HERALD
Zach Hannon, in blue, relates memories of his friend to the crowd at a prayer service for Husker punter Sam Foltz.
- KENT SIEVERS/THE WORLD-HERALD
Graham Nabity prays for his friend at a prayer service for Husker punter Sam Foltz held around the Tom Osborne-Brook Berringer statue in front of the Memorial Stadium.
- KENT SIEVERS/THE WORLD-HERALD
A Huskers themed windmill is photographed near a field of cattle at the intersection of Kildare Street and Emmet Ave., in Greeley, Nebraska, on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The ashes of Sam Foltz are buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery next to the tombstone that will one day mark the burial spot for his grandparents, Francis and Elaine Foltz still living in Greeley.
- BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD
The backside of the tombstone for Francis and Elaine Foltz, who are still living in Greeley, is seen at Sacred Heart Cemetery. The ashes of Sam Foltz are buried next to the tombstone that will one day mark the burial spot for his grandparents.
- BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD
Nebraska's Sam Foltz was Big Ten Punter of the Year and a first-team all-conference selection last season as a junior.
- REBECCA S. GRATZ/THE WORLD-HERALD
NU's Sam Foltz waits for a snap on a field goal attempt during the game against Minnesota.
- MATT MILLER/THE WORLD-HERALD
Sam Foltz takes the field in Nebraska's alternative uniform before the 2014 game against Illinois in Lincoln.
- MATT MILLER/THE WORLD-HERALD
Grand Island Senior High's Sam Foltz, left, is eyed by Millard West's Skyler Monaghan, who edged Foltz in the Class A 1600-meter relay during the 2012 State Track and Field Championships at Burke High School in Omaha. Foltz's team, which included Dylan Urias, Spencer Wichert and Will Bamesberger, finished second with a time of 3:19.7.
- MATT DIXON/WORLD-HERALD NEWS SERVICE
Jill Foltz, left, and her husband, Gerald, go through a handful of the hundreds of letters they received following the death of their son, Sam.
- RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD
