Nathan Hale, American Patriot
September 17, 2009 by Matthew Roknich
Filed under Founders
Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was a soldier for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Widely considered America’s first spy, he volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was captured by the British. Hale is best remembered for his speech before being hanged, following the Battle of Long Island, in which he said, “I only regret that I have but one life to give my country.”
Hale has long been considered an American hero and, in 1985, he was officially designated the state hero of Connecticut. A statue of Nathan Hale is located at the headquarters of the CIA in Langley, Virginia.
You’ll note that Nathan Hale died when only 21 years of age. Nathan Hale was a Patriot.
Source: Wikipedia
