Veteran carries fellow Marine with no legs up a Utah mountain

John Nelson and Jonathon Blank served together in Afghanistan. During a 2010 mission, Blank lost both his legs. But he's determined to live an active life, and his friend is there to help. John Blackstone explains.

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[daagequasar]

Man, it's refreshing to see news like this. I was starting to think humanity was lost....you guys rock!

[laceydo]

Brothers in and out of service! Thank you for all your sacrifices and commitment to America and us citizens! May God continue to bless y'all!

[lindsaymcbride]

So glad CBS has finally discovered how to report worth while news.

[propertyguru]

God bless you guys! Thank you for your service!!!!

[berniefrost]

True brothers in arms just awesome you should be so proud of yourselfs🙏💯⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟,

[jeepcj]

I'm not an Marine...I did not serve in a war...I  merely served  as a corpsman in the Navy...you two men epitomizes what "serving" meant.  God's speed.

[jamesdean]

Blank is gorgeous! So is the other Marine! What a huge heart that Marine has for carrying his friend up the mountain!

[justsayin]

Geesh! Fourteen miles up a mountain with a 130-pound load. 'Impressive!

[ilial]

no I'm not crying is the rain falling on my eyes.

[JTLeyva]

We can learn a lot from them
Am I my brothers keeper??

[tinateews]

Really inspiring and God bless you all.

[passionsconsume]

This one had me ugly crying alone in bed 😭😭😭

[charlesmason]

That’s what marines do they go the extra mile.