Where are all the good men….
One hears this question asked all the time.
Let me introduce you to three good men, Jon Blunk, Matt McQuinn and Alex Teves. 
No, they are not the men of the Armed Service dying overseas protecting all of us, including protecting your right to say “‘Where are all the good men.”
They are just 3 good men…and heroes. Men that can be found in every community across our nation.
Society will often accept that a woman reaches her maturity by beauty alone.
Men are often held to a different standard.
They were just three men who possessed courage, stoicism, and fidelity. Of course these qualities are dismissed and no longer encouraged in men-as they have been in past generations.
Every day the media, our public schools and many think these qualities are old-fashioned, paternalistic and no longer needed.
But not everyone believes that and certainly not Jon, Matt and Alex.
Jon, Matt and Alex were three of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Colorado.
They were also the boyfriends of Jansen Young, Samantha Yowler and Amanda Lindgren, who made it out of the bloodbath in a theater in Colorado.
Jansen, Samantha and Amanda would have been killed had it not been for Jon, Matt and Alex-shielding them from the bullets of a mad man with their own bodies.
The next time you hear someone asking where are all the good men?
The answer is good men are found in every community across our nation…and some are living and some are dead.
A perfect tribute to these good men and I know there are many more out there just like them. Their courage is of the highest kind. God bless them, their families and their girlfriends.
July 22, 2012 at 3:15 pm
That was a beautiful tribute ,Jeb. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims and their families and loved ones.
July 22, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Thank you Kathy.
July 28, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Thank you for sharing this poignant story. These three brave young men truly are heroes–giving the biggest sacrifice of all. And I believe that there a many great men walking amongst us every day. My prayers go out to those they have left behind.
July 23, 2012 at 11:21 am
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July 23, 2012 at 11:21 am
More like Amazing men…this is a wonderful tribute to these men who put their significant other’s life before their very own. Thank you for writing this
July 23, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Your welcome.
July 24, 2012 at 7:54 am
Wow! That made me cry! Thank you so much for bringing to light the everyday good guy. We don’t hear enough of that!
July 24, 2012 at 7:49 am
Reblogged this on AllThingsBoys Blog and commented:
Worthy…
July 24, 2012 at 7:49 am
I cried as well..Phenomenal Men..May they rest in peace, and I hope their girlfriends are comforted at this time
July 24, 2012 at 8:00 am
this is a wonderful tribute! we are not all bad it seems! RIP Gentlemen
July 24, 2012 at 8:18 am
How sad…but how brave they were…Diane
July 24, 2012 at 10:37 am
inspiring
July 24, 2012 at 10:52 am
The most selfless thing a person could do. These 3 men are incredible and may their souls rest in perfect peace. The world is full of evil but these men were the embodiment of virtue in a deadly situation. Amazing.
July 24, 2012 at 1:19 pm
This is very moving and an excellent post. I wonder if the senseless killing will ever stop.
July 24, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Thank you for this post. I’m very lucky to have some very good men in my own life. Despite the quirky take that I post in my blog, I am grateful for the men in my life. After all, I have a son, and he’s one hell of a good guy.
July 25, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Thanks,
Always good to hear this.
July 25, 2012 at 2:51 pm
you stated “Society will often accept that a woman reaches her maturity by beauty alone.” inner or outer beauty?
July 28, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Outer beauty. And some women reach their maturity possessing both.
July 28, 2012 at 2:12 pm
So beautiful Jeb – thank you!
August 23, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Your always welcome Robyn.
August 23, 2012 at 12:56 pm