Tradition - George Town, Cayman Islands - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Situated across from the Legislative Assembly, Heroes Square comprises a fountain, monuments, statues and interpretative markers which tell of the heroes who have been important to the history of George Town and the Cayman Islands.

The monument Tradition by Simon Morris was unveiled by HRH Prince Edward of Essex in George Town, Grand Cayman on May 10, 2003 during the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Cayman Islands by Columbus. It depicts father and son on a ship’s deck, the son is steering and the father is using his sextant to navigate. It was re-dedicated and relocated to its new and permanent home in Heroes Square in 2007.

The plaque reads: "Tradition" Sculpture by Simon Morris / In memory of those who gave their lives for country and family / Tradition was originally unveiled and dedicated by TRH the Earl of Wessex on the 10th day of May 2003 during the Quincentennial Celebrations in the presence of families and friends of those lost at sea. / Tradition was re-dedicated and laid in its final resting place in Heroes Square on the occasion of the National Heroes Day Celebrations on the 22nd day of January 2007 in the presence of: (names).

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Tradition Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Simon Morris Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: May 10 2003 Materials used: Bronze Location: Heroes Square

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