[El Gato]

Do you see a lot of other illegals legalizing their status, joining the Marines, and dying a hero's death

Depends on what you mean by a lot, but there are plenty like him. But whatever the case, what others do or did does not reflect on him or what he did. His memory should be honored, just as we honor the memory of the others who have made the supreme sacrifice for our country.

[IronJack]

His memory should be honored, just as we honor the memory of the others who have made the supreme sacrifice for our country.

Yes, but sadly, always with a footnote mentioning the fact that he first set foot in this country as a criminal.