Heroes lead; inspire; and perform memorable acts that shape the lives of others. In the pages of this book; readers will learn the stories behind Kearny�s heroes�the people whose contributions made Kearny into the thriving; diverse community it is today. Ed Karolasz gave his life for his country during the war in Iraq. Councilman Norman Doyle helped a young girl get the medical attention she needed. College student Gabriela Salvador restores historic costumes for the town museum. Real estate developers Louis Lindblom and Edward Strong built the town�s financial institutions and the Arlington section. Educators Peg Bixler and Barbara Toczko devoted themselves to their students. From the town known as Soccertown; USA; came John Harkes; Tony Meola; and Tab Ramos; who played on the United States team in the FIFA World Cup. But there was also Louis Eilshemius; the somewhat mad and reclusive artist; and Albert Gonzalez; a government informant and computer criminal. This �City of Opportunity� has produced more than its share of personalities that have created admirable and notorious international; national; and local legends.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. DisappointingBy SpankeyIt was small; and more like a picture album than a history. I own several books in this "series" for different places Ive lived; and this one was the disappointing. Of course; maybe Mexico Missouri was not a very exciting or history packed place. :O
