jose abelardo quinones gonzales

Plato, a famous Greek philosopher, once stated, “A hero is born among a hundred men, a wise man is born among a thousand, but an accomplished one may not be found among a hundred thousand men.” Anyone can be a hero, but to accomplish goals is what makes them a true extraordinary person. A hero is fearless, confident, and should be a role model for others. A hero should inspire others to do good for not only themselves but mankind. José Abelardo Quinones Gonzales is considered a hero by many in Peru because of his determination to fight for Peru’s Air Force.

José Abelardo Quinones Gonzales was born on April 22, 1914 in Pimentel City, Chiclayo. José was a lieutenant in the Peruvian Air Force. It was well known that José fought hard and would always complete the mission at hand. He fought in the war to retain Peru’s territory against Ecuador. This fight can be dated back to colonial times when the Spaniards ruled, and most of the fighting was about if Ecuador’s territory should reach the Amazon River.

José was Catholic and went to the National School of San Jose. He was number one in the specialty of pilot hunting. He gave his life while attacking the Ecuadorian artillery battery. He was very helpful in showing Ecuador that Peru would not give up. José’s death showed Ecuador that they were pushing their soldiers to the limits. This may have been the reason Peru won.

José had many great qualities that most people didn’t notice. José was selfless; he gave his life for Peru. He was determined and persistent to attack Ecuador and win the war. José had enough confidence in his skills to fight Ecuador. José was a loyal leader to Peru and an outstanding lieutenant who will always be recognized for incredibly hard work.

In summary, heroes are those extraordinary people who take an extra step to help all mankind. A hero can be anyone as long as they benefit others. José Abelardo Quinones Gonzales is my hero because he worked hard for Peru. José gave his life for Peru and that will always be remembered. José is a great hero in the eyes of many.