Slice of Sagada Life - Sunset Over Mount Tirad
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Continuation of the story about the Battle of Tirad Pass [... Historians & locals alike recall the heroism: On the fateful day of December 2nd, 1899; the five-hour melee took place in the lonely mountain pass, described by American war correspondents as the "battle above the clouds". In a twist of events reminiscent of the Spartan defense of Thermopylae, a local named Januario Galut betrayed the defenders and showed to the enemy an alternative trail - enabling the Americans to circumvent the Filipino defenses. At the end of this "Lonely Trail", a sniper perched himself on a hill (now known as the Sniper's Knoll) and from there, he shot the 24-year old del Pilar, killing him. All but eight of his sixty men suffered the same fate - death - but Aguinaldo and the hope of freedom has been saved. The marauding Americans looted the personal effects, leaving all "but his glory". In his diary was found these words: "I am overwhelmed by the fate that awaits me and my men, but I am honored to die for my country." Thus were the words in the final night of the general's life; and he wrote thus in Illengan Cave - "the cave of rest" - until now still offering refuge to passing travellers & mountaineers. - Taken from http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2008/12/ tirad-pass-traverse-sagada-1312.html]
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