Why isn't the Iraqi being considered a hero?
After all, he/she placed him/herself in tremendous danger and risked his/her life in providing the information necessary for our guys to rescue Jessica. In other words, he/she risked far more than Jessica did.
But not one word has been said on his/her behalf because we want to make heroes out "our" guys, even though they may not deserve to be called such.
I've noted mention of that Iraqui in every story I saw regarding her rescue. THat Iraqui is also a hero. It is folks like that we are fighting to liberate from the clutches of that tyrant and will provide character example for, not only Iraquis, but all folks.