In Remembrance of You

First, there's Special-Ops Cody (Maria would like everyone to know that she scooped the Daily Show with her coverage of that story, by the way), and now another fake hero of Iraq -- Spc. Johnathan Kenney.

The wife of this fictional soldier told the tale of his heroism as he dived in front of a bullet meant for an Iraqi child -- a bullet that took his life. (Cue dramatic music. Images on screen switch to black and white.)

Johnathan Kenney led a wonderful life, and fought with the love of his wife and the need to serve his country. Tensions at home -- Johnathan and Sarah's real husband, Michael, were constantly bickering -- finally decided for Spc. Kenney what he must do. But he had his work cut out for him.

The life of a fictional soldier is not an easy one, Kenney quickly discovered. The other soldiers ("Real Boys," they called themselves) wouldn't let him play their soldier games, and harassed him constantly. If there were extra duties to be dolled out, the superior officers were always sure to give the worst of the crop to Kenney. But, then, his world changed for the better.

Another fictional soldier arrived at base in Iraq. He was tall, with sandy blonde hair, brilliant blue eyes and a washboard stomach. The two didn't hit it off at first -- the new soldier, Spc. William McKinley, was standoffish and shy -- but they soon struck up a friendship, spending every possible moment together. Eventually, a romance arose.

Unbeknownst to Mrs. Kenney, Johnathan was involved in a torrid affair with William for nearly his entire stay in Iraq. He fought hard against his guilt, and it ate him alive, but his love could not be denied. Then, on January 29th, the unthinkable happened and Johnathan was killed in the line of duty, saving a fictional little girl's life.

Many news sources have downplayed Kenney's sacrifice, citing his fictionality, but this is blind bigotry. Spc. Johnathan Kenney was a hero, and that little Iraqi girl will undoubtedly never forget him.

William could not be reached for comment.