. >>> a new memorial in memory of flight for life pilot patrick mahaney jr. he crashed just after take off as people remembered when special survivors showed up, a man few thought would make it there. >> reporter: it's a small quiet park, with a plaque in mahaney jr., only feet from where the helicopter came down and karen mahaney lost a husband. >> you will show patrick that you are honoring the person that he was. >> his son himself, an army helicopter pilot talked about viewing the recording of a rescue effort. >> i have been in war four different times and i have never seen that type of bravery life it was amazing. >> people were stirred to applause and nurse dave attend the vent after surviving burns over 90% of his body and over a year in the hospital. he is not yet up to talking on camera, but his wife amanda let some of her emotion flow. him so much. >> dave still has problems with renal failure, hearing loss and regaining the use of his hands. but as a super fit athlete before the crash, he has accomplished what almost no one could. >> he is incredib