This is Private Matt Maupin, a soldier captured 4 yrs ago and listed as missing in action.
His remains were finally discovered March 29, 2008). He would have  been 24 this July.

 The insurgents put him on video after they captured him and televised it. Shortly thereafter another video
was seen of a  soldier as he was beheaded. But his family firmly believed it wasn't him.
All we know is that his remains have been found, whether or not he was actually beheaded, we don't know
(and they complain about how we treat our captives). But his family now has closure.
President Bush called and offered his condolences.
Matt's family has been to the White House several times at the request of the President.
His family is not mad that he went and sacrificed his life. They are extremely proud of him.

His family and many of their friends even marched in our local annual Baseball Opening
Day Parade on Monday, proudly carrying Flags in honor of their son.

 I think President John F. Kennedy expressed it rather well when  he said,

 'Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do  for your  country.'

God Bless Matt Maupin, and all of our soldiers,  Veterans, past, present, future, living and deceased.
Long Live Freedom.