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Jacinto never came down from the mountains because he was cautious and
fearful that his close association to Bonifacio might be counted against him.
Death of Jacinto
Because of his refusal and fear to go down the mountains, he contracted
malaria and died in Majayjay, Laguna.
He died on April 16, 1899 at the age of 23.
His remains were buried in Sta. Cruz, Laguna.
A few years later, his remains were later transferred to the Manila North
Cemetery.
Tributes to Jacinto
In the 1970s, Jacintos remains were transferred and enshrined at Himlayang
Pilipino Memorial Park in Quezon City.
At the shrine is a life size bronze sculpture of a defiant Jacinto riding a horse
during his days as a revolutionary.
Another statue of Jacinto is located in Mehan Gardens (Manila).
Jacintos likeness used to be featured on the old 20 peso bill that circulated
from 1949 to 1969.
Jacinto was also featured on the old 20 centavo coin.
Famous Quotation
The Filipino people have always proved themselves bigger than their leaders
Filipino leaders may come and Filipino leaders may go, but not the Filipino people
who will continue treading on towards the one destiny of God of Nation has
designated for them.
References:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emilio_Jacinto
2. http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/Emilio_Jacinto
3. http://philippineheroesandheroines.blogspot.com/p/who-is-emilio-jacinto.html
4. http://www.etravelpilipinas.com/about_philippines/emilio_jacinto.htm
5. http://kahimyang.info/kauswagan/articles/669/today-in-history-october-81897-emilio-jacinto-wrote-a-la-patria