family of one of those individuals, ricky john best, a 53-year-old man who died on his way to the hospital after being stabbed. his son eric, the oldest son of this veteran speaking out describing him more as a brother than a father. >> he died fighting the good fight and protecting the innocent. that's how he would probably want it. >> and still recovering from the hospital right now as you mentioned, micah fletcher, the 21-year-old who was also seriously injured but is said to be doing okay at this hour. >> what a story and what brave re those men showed. our thanks to you and thank you for being with us at this hour. i'm monica in for kate baldwin. happy memorial day. kate should be black with you tomorrow. wolf blitzer takes it from here. have a wonderful rest of your