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Because, again, as i was mentioning, severe injuries in some cases. staff sergeant alva, again, having to lose a limb, in your case, an ied attack, then his head injuries you had to deal with. what sort of support do you need? >> the support that we need is valely ex te really extensive. it totally takes a village, richard. >> yeah. >> people in the community, if theyre interested in helping, thank you, first of all, for acknowledging us and wanting to help people like me. i think you can learn ...

>> we wanted it to be a time of spring and renewal. he almost died on me twice. most people dont get a second chance. they live their life, they die and thats it. he got a second chance. >> reporter: so great to see that they did get a second chance. so many veterans here at the center for the intrepid in san antonio are also getting second chances. this facility treats more than 150 patients on any give week, hallie. were happy to help highlight some of their stories. >> great to have you here ...

Caregivers have and the support that they need. >> we know that theyre often forgotten, taken for granted for life. what are some of the biggest challenges they face for people that want to help? >> well, the challenges are enormous because many of them are bathing, feeding, dlesing the wounded. theyre providing medications. theyre giving medical injections, arranging for rehabilitation, theyre handling legal matters and financial issues for the family. many of them are raising children and they...

They founded a charity, actor tom hanks always steps up and helping the vets. its all part of the elizabeth dole foundation. it seeks to ensure that they have the resources they need to help their wounded loved ones. we hope you will check out hiddenheroes.org. that is it for us tonight. spout off on "the factor" from anywhere in the world. word of the day, do not be "tendentious." tomorrow, president obama gives his farewell address. i will have my personal assessment on mr. obama on "the facto...