Jesús García

About Jesús García

Jesús Garcia Corona was the Mexican railroad brakeman who saved the people of Nacozari from dynamite explosion in the 1900s. Known as “el heroe de Nacozari, Jesus Garcia is a celebrated hero in Nacozari and the world of railroad workers.

Family and Background

Hermosillo, Sonora is the proud hometown of this Mexican hero. He was born on 13th November, 1881 with little information about his parents.

Career in the railroad sector

By age 17, he got a job with Moctezuma Copper Company as a waterboy. With time he advanced in rank and was promoted from switchman to brakeman and finally fireman. He worked as a brakeman for the train that ran between Nacozari, Sonora, and Douglas, Arizona.

Heroism

On November 7, 1907, he was taking a break when he saw smoke in the air, realizing that his train's chimney stack had been blown, sparking the hay on top. With the train transporting 70 boxes of dynamite, fuses and detonators. Garcia jumped on board slamming the train into reverse, attempting to get the ill-fated train away from the populace before the collision occurred. The incident took the lives of 13 people including himself.

Honors

The Nacozari town changed its name to Nacozari de Garcia to honor Jesús García’s heroism. Also monuments and statues were built in his honor.

He was honored by the American Red Cross as “Hero of Humanity”.

Every November 7 when Mexican railroad workers celebrate the “Dia de Ferrocarrilero” (Railroader’s Day), his name gets mentioned for his selfless sacrifice.

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F.A.Q. about Jesús García

When is his birthday?

Jesús García's birthday is on November 13, 1881.

In how many days is his birthday?

Jesús García's birthday is in 248 days

How old was Jesús García when he died?

He was 25 years old.

When did he die?

He died in November 7, 1907.

How old would he be today?

Jesús García would be 143 years old if he was alive today.

Where was Jesús García from?

He was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, México.