>> what is your message to the u.s. veteran sitting at home, he lost a leg in afghanistan, watching these events, and really having a tough time with it? what do you say? >> i would say, you and your comrade, you helped us walk. so many people started thinking differently, doing things differently. expanding their world view, treating their women better. it is not reversible. that progress will stay forever. and your sacrifices made that happen. >> for years now, i've worn this bracelet on which are etched the names of the eight soldiers who were killed in 2009 in the battle at come boast outpost