 At the end of the battle five cadets - Juan Escutia (who reportedly leapt to his death wrapped in the Flag of Mexico), Agustin Melgar, Francisco Marquez, Fernando Montes de Oca, and Vicente Suárez; plus faculty member Lieutenant of Juan de la Barrera - all refused to retreat and died in a final stand as the "young heroes" of Academy legend.An unknown proportion of the other cadets became casualties or prisoners during the earlier stages of the battle.Each year on the anniversary of the battle, the sacrifice of the five Niños Héroes of the Military Academy is remembered nationwide, with a national ceremony at the monument with the Corps in attendance.