100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy, Naval monument in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
This bronze sculpture shows a sailor embracing his daughter and dog upon returning from deployment, mounted on a dark marble base. Individual vessel plaques are arranged on three sides of the plinth, with inscriptions commemorating naval service.
The monument was dedicated in 2010 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy's founding. A fundraising campaign helped cover the costs of creating and installing this memorial.
The inscription displays the Navy motto and recounts Canadian naval service history on the marble base. The scene of a sailor with his daughter and dog speaks to visitors about family bonds and homecoming moments.
Visitors can purchase commemorative stones placed around the monument, with proceeds benefiting a support organization for military families. The site is accessible year-round and easy to reach from nearby areas.
Visitors can purchase small replica statues of the figures as collectibles, bringing the personal moment home in portable form. These miniatures make the memory tangible and easy to carry away.
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