Soldiers Family - Lakes Entrance, Vic, Australia - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

Carved by John Brady in 1999. As mentioned in other entries, this pine stump is the remains of one of 26 Monterey Cypress pines planted in 1924 to honour the local soldiers that died in World War One. When some had to be removed due to disease and damage, a plan was made in conjunction with the local chainsaw artist (John Brady), to create an Avenue of Honour Memorial Statues, with each depicting a different setting. (visit link)

The detail is superb in the mother, and the son and daughter. With a loyal Kelpie they are seen as waiting for Dad's safe return from The Great War.

There is a sign embedded in the stump, which reads:

"This sculpture honours the Families of those that fought and died in WW1.
Please treat it with RESPECT.
Lakes Entrance RSL."

Visited: 1015, Wednesday, 11 May, 2016

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 05/01/1999 Private or Public Monument?: Private Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Lakes Entrance RSL Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Australia/New Zealand Website for this Monument: [Web Link] Physical Address of Monument: Esplanade Lakes Entrance, Vic Australia 3909 Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

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