served? >> well, the reason i wrote the book is to help loved ones that were left behind to understand the sacrifice that their brother, uncle, father, husband, sacrificed to get in there and help a person new in combat, to get them out of the harm's way. >> shannon: dan, you survived a chopper crash that was devastating. you had serious physical injuries to come back from, which you did. you fought back from that. later to lose your brother in a chopper crash as well. today we celebrate and recognizing this weekend those who have sacrificed in service to our country. what does it mean to those left behind? how can we celebrate families as snell >> well, for us, those left behind it's difficult. we remember those who give the ultimate sacrifice, their lives for others. best way is to fly american flight. thank a veteran that you see. especially those who have come