No need to get out the pitchfork for this title, anyway. This appears to be a Canadian website, and every reputable American source I could find seems to use "v

No need to get out the pitchfork for this title, anyway. This appears to be a Canadian website, and every reputable American source I could find seems to use "veteran" or similar. The BBC actually does use "hero" albeit slightly differently. BBC: "Hero's welcome for deceased Vietnam War veteran" --- New York Times: "Colonel Killed in Vietnam War Finally Came Home. His Son Flew the Plane." CBS Dallas: "Navy Veteran Travels Cross Country Sharing Fallen Service Member's Stories" ABC News: "Airport in Dallas pays tribute as pilot flies home the remains of Vietnam veteran father"