survived. >> the 4-year-old has been asking where his mom and dad are. neither one of them -- understand. yeah, it was hard. i really wish things were different. >> reporter: the marine guard who was trying to pull them through the gate was wounded and evacuated but is expected to live. darlington is one of hundreds, if not thousands of veterans, civilians and others trying to help afghan allies, saying the government has failed them. and thousands have indeed been rescued through a network of friends willing to do anything to save others. >> we have to get all of our allies out of afghanistan. they literally have five days to live. >> martha, this is just devastating tonight, and what more do we know about their children? >> reporter: david, they're doing everything possible to make sure those kids are safe