12 people killed in the simple act of going to the movies. but sometimes the real super heros aren't on the big screen. 26-year-old john blunk wanted to become a navy s.e.a.l., but his life ended in the line of fire right at home. >> what a great hero he is. and like he provided me the opportunity to survive. >> reporter: matt mcquinn took a bullet shielding his girlfriend and her brother. alexander teves was hit as he pushed his gir friend out of the way. and jesse childress died trying to save a colleague. friday was alec sullivan's 27th birthday. today would have been his one year wedding anniversary. meantime veronica moser's mother was still in critical condition when she was finally told she'll never see the 6-year-old who loved to play dress up. alexander was secretly engaged to his girl friend. and last night was honored high