John Blunk, a Navy veteran and father of two, has been confirmed among those killed in the Aurora, Colo. movie theater shootings. Blunk’s girlfriend, Jansen Young, credits Blunk with saving her life by pushing her to the floor and shielding her with his body.
Jon Blunk's military training kicked in, saving his GF, taking a bullet for her in #Aurora
— Cathy Manning (@DirectorCathy) July 21, 2012
Young told “Today” that Blunk was re-enlisting in the Navy, telling her, “I was born to serve my country.”
Jansen Young Describes How Military Boyfriend Jon Blunk Took a Bullet for Her (cont) http://t.co/Ei70VVLW
— SeaWaves Magazine (@seawaves_mag) July 21, 2012
https://twitter.com/Savanting/status/226750284205002752
Rest in peace Jon Blunk, whose first priority was saving his girlfriend, whose life was taken by the coward in Aurora, Colorado. Please RT.
— Daniel (@MrGracious) July 21, 2012
I just met and hung out with Jon Blunk a month ago. He truly was taken too early #RIP
— Shooter (@CodySmit) July 21, 2012
Very saddened to hear Jonathan Blunk, Reno native & Navy vet lost his life in tragic CO shooting. My thoughts are w/his family.
— Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) July 22, 2012
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