GREEN BAY (NBC26) — A veteran who lost his sight in Iraq has turned his life into a series of extraordinary adventures, inspiring others through his resilience and determination.

Watch the full broadcast story here: Blind Iraq veteran conquers mountains, marathons and inspires others through adventure

Steve Baskis was serving in Iraq in 2008 when an explosive device detonated next to his vehicle, causing shrapnel to hit Baskis, causing life-threatening injuries. The blast took his sight and many functions of his left hand, and claimed the life of a friend sitting beside him.

"I was sad, upset, depressed at my loss, more upset that I lost a good friend who died next to me that day but I wanted to live for him too," Baskis said. "I got a second chance, I got another chance to live life

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