He was a Marine. The loss of young men has always been a sad component of the price of the service of the United States Marine Corps, and Odie was just a bit younger than many or most of them who've spent their last moments of life in the service of their Corps and country.
Every Memorial Day, a portion of that Rememberance is reserved for our Marines, including Odia no less than the others.
Semper Fi, Odie. You really were, Always Faithful. Damn fine Marine, that kid.
Thank you again for your thoughtfulness. He touched people all over the earth. He received a flag which had flown over a Marine Corps base in Afghanistan, was awarded an FBI badge (although he was too sick to attend the ceremony). His name, face, and bravery have become known across the world.