In a remarkable tale that really goes to show how awesome some human beings can be, World of Warcraft player Ben Shaw, who plays an Enhancement Shaman named Hexu, is blind, yet still continues to play.

Ben was blinded while servicing in the British Army, where he was on duty in Iraq when a road side bomb exploded in Basra. As a result of the explosion, Ben suffered multiple shrapnel wounds and had to have both of his eyes surgically removed.

The determination from Ben to still play his favourite MMO is just astounding, but what is even more heroic, is that one of his guild members, Owen who plays a Death Knight named Davidian, operates like an in-game guide dog for Ben. From telling Ben when to push what button, to daily tasks like repairing or using the Auction House, Davidian is always there for Ben's needs, a very unselfish act.

For more information, take a read of Joystiq's article which even has a Q&A with Davidian and Ben on just some of the things that they accomplish every day while playing.