Marines stand guard during brain cancer surgery of recruit, honor him with rare award
“Leave no man behind” is one of the creeds that a U.S. Marine lives by. This dedication to their fellow-man shown greatly when young Daran Wankum gave up on his dream of becoming a member of the elite fighting force after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Find out how he was protected during his surgery and the honor he was bestowed, which has only been given to 22 others in history.