Blog 355 Part 1 – A Hero Named Juan – Blog Written 31 May 2026
This Blog is about my friend Juan Acosta Paredes, a very unassuming man who is one of the few genuine heroes I know. This is a photo of a hero I know called Juan. I took this photo in 2011 soon after I met him for the very first time. **** I found these definitions in Merriam-Webster when I googled the word “hero”. 1 (a) “ A mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability ” “ These records recount a rich collection of mythic heroes, gods, and goddesses .” —Miriam Van Scott b “ an illustrious warrior or soldier ” “ … explaining that he was at work on behalf of the war hero Andres Alvino Cáceres … ” —Maria Arana c “ a person who shows great courage ” “ the hero of the hurricane rescue ” d “ a person admired for achievements and noble qualities ” “ His father has always been his hero .” “ … Spinoza and Einstein, who are heroes for the human species … ” —Christopher Hitchens **** I can define a hero much more eas...
