An outstanding Cuban poet, Felix Pita Rodriguez, referring to where Commander Camilo Cienfuegos could be metaphorically speaking found, after his unfortunate physical disappearance on October 28, 1959 when he was traveling in a small plane from the city of Camaguey to Havana, detailed the following in a fragment of a work he dedicated to the man who was described as the image of the people and Lord of the Vanguard, as well as the Hero of Yaguajay.

You will find him vibrating, in every new factory that sings

His first song.

See Him repeated in each new militia face,

For the love melted in the serene face of the Homeland that is born,

See him vigilant in the rifles of the uniformed people.

Do not look for the clear commander in the sea

That death does not kill.

Look at him in a whole people converted,

Where his sown heart is harvested.

It is true what is shown in this work because although Camilo had a short life, he died when he was only 27 years old, he made an impact in the heart of the people for his conditions as a unique revolutionary combatant and leader, for his character, for his love for Cuba and the Revolution and for the great relationship he had with various sectors of the Cuban population.

Through time Camilo has been present in men and women who are inspired by him, who remember how in difficult moments he grew and with his example he captivated to face the difficulties and go ahead first in the fight against the dictatorial regime and later in the defense and development of the Revolution.

Camilo was born in Havana in 1932. From a very young age he emphasized the great love he felt for his family and his homeland. And he not only demonstrated this not only with words in letters he wrote to his relatives but also with concrete deeds. 

In this regard, we must first remember his participation in Havana in demonstrations to pay homage to significant figures of Cuban history, such as the activities held on December 7, 1955, on the anniversary of the fall of the brave independence fighter Antonio Maceo, and on January 28, 1956, anniversary of the birth of José Martí. 

Even on December 7, 1955, Camilo was injured when the forces of the dictatorial regime of Fulgencio Batista attacked those who participated in the demonstration.

Nowadays in Havana, specifically, one can appreciate aspects of the life and work of Camilo Cienfuegos in the Museum located in his Birth House, at 228 Pocito Street, Reparto Lawton, in the municipality of Diez de Octubre.

This museum was inaugurated on October 28, 1989 and years later it was declared a National Monument.

A unique neighborhood in the Cuban capital, created after the triumph of the Revolution, is also identified with his name in the municipality of Habana del Este.

And in Havana, a sculptural relief that reflects his figure also stands out in the "Jose Marti" Revolution Square, very close to where there is also a relief dedicated to Commander Ernesto Che Guevara.

Both reliefs, as well as the existing one in Santiago de Cuba in homage to Commander of the Revolution Juan Almeida, were made by Cuban painter, designer, sculptor and engraver Enrique Avila Gonzalez.

The one of Camilo is placed on the façade of the building of the Ministry of Informatics and Communications. It was hoisted on October 26, 2009 as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Camilo's physical disappearance.

In Havana there are also educational and service centers, CDR, which are identified with the name of Camilo Cienfuegos, about whom a great Cuban composer and performer, Carlos Puebla, described as El Cantor del Pueblo (The People's Singer), said in the opening part of a song he dedicated to him:

I sing to you, because it is not true

That you are dead, Camilo

I sing to you, because you are alive

And not because you're dead

Because you are alive in the soul

Of the people of your affection

In the laughter of the children

And in the green of the palms.