It's a shame that he died, but I dont think it's any more of a loss than all those other people who joined the military to fight for what they believe in. All the special attention he got came AFTER his death, I don't remember any News updates about him JOINING the fight. The media is using him as a tool; a myrtyr for the American cause.
Plus, football players aren't even atheletes, why are they famous??? Had it been a HOCKEY player on the other hand....
*kiss for Torak*