I've given a lot of thought to whether he's alive or dead and am unsure of how it all would play out either way.

If he were dead and the US powers that be knew it, on one hand they would want to herald it to the 4 corners of the globe, while on another hand, so long as he's dead and his personal force is no longer a part of the fight it might be best to just keep it quiet.

I mean, if he were dead and the fact was known for sure, he would simply become an even more powerful figurehead and absolutely a martyr for the cause, right ? That might make his image even more powerful as a motivator to the cause than if his fate is unknown.

Who knows for sure ? One thing I do feel confident about though ..... I doubt the Bman knows the answer one way or the other ;>