reporter: sergeant first class danny fergusson is being remembered as a hero, protecting a room fullf others. using his own body as a barricade in front of the door. kristen hailey was near by when the gun fire erupted. >> he health that door shut, there was no locks, if he was not leaning against the door holding it, that shooter would have been able to get through and shoot everyone else. reporter: a tall inned athlete, he was guess ticked for greatness, fergusson had returned from a tour in afghanistan, he died doing what he loved. serving his country. >> he did have the pleasure of serving, this was his life. and he was so proud to be apart of such a great service. reporter: a counselor and father of two, sergeant timothy owens just signed up for another 6 years in the army. recently remarried the 37 year old dedicated his life to helping fellow soldiers, the mother tried calling her son. >> he didn't answer the phone so i left a message on his phone, saying call me so i know if you are okay or not. well, never got no call from him. oh, god, please don't let it be. reporter: in s