He was told to spy on the British for America.

The British caught him and hung him.

He would die for America.

Considered American hero.

Nathan Hale

elected first lieutenant

Designated state hero of Connecticut.

Regrets only having one life to lose.

Wish he had 10,000 lives to fight for America.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Hale#/media/File:Nathan-Hale-statue-Chicago-Tribune-Tower-figure.jpg