Nevertheless, he refused to leave the field during the battle. He survived three days, during which time he debriefed on the battle, before dying in Port Isabel, Texas. Robert D'Unger, then journalist at the "Baltimore Democrat", claimed that he was the first to use a telegraphic news while reporting Ringgold's death. His bravery was a boost to morale through the military and the country. Songs, poetry, plays were written about him, including a mention in the fourth verse of "Maryland, My Maryland". A song entitled "The Death of Ringgold," commemorating his death, was a popular patriotic song in the US during the war. John H. Hewitt wrote a song, "On to the Charge", and dedicated it to the late Major Ringgold. Cities and counties were named in his honor, including:  Also: