On this day in 1907 Jesus Garcia died during his heroic effort to save the town of Nacozari in Mexico from a burning train full of dynamite. He drove the train 6 kilometres out of town before it exploded. The town was renamed Nacozari de Garcia in his honour.
And now the news:
This song is sung in Mexico in honour of Jesus Garcia's sacrifice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EysXTZsX1LI
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