Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Jesús Garcia, Railroad Engineer

On November 7, 1907, while stopped in the village of Nacozari, Mexico, a train boxcar filled with dynamite caught on fire.   Jesús Garcia, the railroad engineer, immediately drove the train at full speed for six kilometers away from Nacozari until the dynamite exploded.  The explosion killed Garcia and 11 other train crew and bystanders, but missed the town.

Today, November 7th is a national holiday in Mexico honoring Garcia's bravery.  Nacozari was renamed Nacozari de Garcia.

Famous Mexicans:  Jesus Garcia

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