I'm torn on this one...

Yes, she is a hero. Yes, she put her life on the line, didn't sign up for the infantry ( I believe she was with a supply company? Or something similar that ideally wouldn't see combat?) yet found herself in a position most of us can not fathom.

Does she derserve the medal/recognition she is getting? Yes, but so do many, many other named heroes who have fought and do fight to defend our country.

We know her name because she survived and I'm sorry to say it, but becuase she is a woman...how many of the male POW's can you name? When they first returned home, many were interviewed, but where have they gone since? (maybe I'm just not watching enough TV). Jessica's name is the one that I keep hearing.

How many soldiers can you name who gave the ultimate sacrifice...their life?