the simple act of going to the movies, but sometimes the real superheroes are not on the big screen. 26-year-old john blunk wanted to become a navy zeal, but his life ended right in the line of fire at home. >> what a great hero he is. he provided me the opportunity to survive. >> reporter: matt mcquinn took a bullet shielding his girlfriend and her brother, 24-year-old alexander tavis was hit has he pushed his girlfriend out of the way. and jesse childress died trying to save a female air force colleague. friday was alex sullivan's birthday. he was secretly engaged to his girlfriend and last night was honored at his high school. >> he played on the baseball team and had more friends than anybody i have noun. >> reporter: 24-year-old mckayla was a green bay fan, and this mom was pursuing her degree. and 24-year-old john thomas