The Last to Fall from Hero Street is the newest installment in the multi-part documentary series by Emmy® Award-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films. The film shares the powerful story of John Muños of Silvis, Illinois—his family’s journey from Mexico during the Revolution, their life in a boxcar village built around the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad, and their lasting legacy on what became known as Hero Street.
After being drafted into the Army, John married his sweetheart, Mary Louise Bessera, before shipping out to Korea. On August 27, 1951, he was among 740 Americans killed in the Battle of Bloody Ridge. His body was never recovered.
Through interviews with family members, veterans, historians, and community leaders—alongside rare photos, archival footage, and personal memories—the film honors the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of the Hero Street community.
Only a block and a half long, Hero Street lost six young men during World War II and two in the Korean War, more than any other street in America. More than 100 have served from Hero Street from World War II to the present day. The nine-part documentary series “Hero Street” explores the compelling true story of eight young Mexican-American men from Hero Street, USA in Silvis, Illinois: Tony Pompa, Frank Sandoval, William Sandoval, Claro Solis, Peter Masias, Joseph Sandoval, Joseph Gomez and John S. Muños. John was the last to fall.
