Embedded Player Sgt. Merlin German nearly died in a roadside bombing, while serving in Iraq in 2005. German, who suffered severe burns over most of his body, bravely battled back and was awarded the Purple Heart. In April, German died suddenly after a procedure to graft skin onto his lip. He was only 22 years old. For more on German's life and legacy, Farai Chideya speaks with his brother, Ariel German. They are joined by Norma Guerra, deputy chief of public affairs at Brooke Army Medical Center, where German spent 17 months in recovery. German called Guerra his "his Texas mom."