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Jorge Deleon

by Emely from Illinois

My dad is sitting down (home)
My dad is sitting down (home)

A hero to me is a person who sacrifices their life for others. A hero must have lots of confidence. A hero is selfless and a helpful person. A hero is also very responsible and honest. That is what a true hero is to me. I chose my dad, Jorge Deleon, as my hero.

My dad is laying down (home)
My dad is laying down (home)

A sacrifice that my dad had to make was changing his job. It was a sacrifice, because my dad loved his job. He didn’t want a new job, because he was working with my uncle and it seemed easy for him. When he found out about a new job, he was excited that he would get more money. The new job involved traveling, so he was worried and didn’t know if he would really like to be traveling. It was hard for my dad, but he knew that it would be better if he got paid more. Then he could buy me and my family more things. That was a sacrifice my dad had to make for me and my family.

My dad has lots of confidence. He’s also very adventurous. One time, I threw my volleyball on top of the roof, I was really upset, and so my dad went on top of the roof and got it for me. I was surprised he wasn’t afraid or anything. I felt like he was superman, saving a cat from a tree or something.

My dad is selfless because he thinks about others before himself. He’s also very helpful. My dad always helps out setting the table for dinner and helps serve food for others. He makes sure everyone has their food, and then he starts eating. That is why my dad is selfless and helpful.

My dad is standing up (home)
My dad is standing up (home)

Timeline of Jorge Deleon

On November 4 Jorge Deleon was born
In 1964 -1972 Jorge Deleon went to Catholic school
In 1972 – 1976 He started his first soccer league
In 1976 He came to the United States for the first time
In 1982 He met my mother and were dating for 2 years
In 1983 my dad and mom got married
1984- He had his first daughter
1989- He had his first son
In 1994 he had another daughter
In 2001 he had his first granddaughter

Page created on 6/2/2007 12:00:00 AM

Last edited 6/2/2007 12:00:00 AM

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Extra Info

Jorge Deleon

When I see my dad I see
his dark brown hair,
his dark brown eyes and
his light brown skin.
I love to smell his strong cologne
that smells so good and fresh.
I can taste his favorite food
he cooks that is so delicious.
I can hear his voice and laugh
when people tell him jokes.
He’s always happy and
with a smile on his face.

By: Emely Deleon