this holiday season. today vice president mike pence and his wife karen visited with some of the heroes spending their thanksgiving at walter reed medical center. pence handed out keppleive coins to the troops. the second lady gave each service member a bracelet. they also met a brave hero david mathis. >> how are you doing? >> doing good. >> good. so when did this happen? >> october 1st. >> this year? >> this year. >> a month and a half ago. >> man, you look great. >> thank you. >> where were you? >> iraq, sir. >> thanksgiving and we're thankful for our heroes and you are one of them. god bless you. >> melissa: doctors say mathis has a long road to recovery. but the soldier is optimistic he will exceed expectations and be home next year. we hope his wish comes true. martha is back tomorrow with a special thanksgiving show. have a wonderful holiday,