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Steveston Fisherman’s Memorial

Fishermen Memorial

The fishing industry is a dangerous one for the men and women who work in it. Injury and death have been common throughout its history. In 1995 an initiative of the Steveston Fishermen's Memorial Committee determined to commemorate those who have died while on the job.

At Garry Point the Steveston Fisherman's Memorial is a freestanding memorial commemorating the lives and deaths of fishermen working out of Steveston, British Columbia. It takes the form of a 25-foot high fishing net needle and stands a few metres from the sea at Garry Point Park.

On the granite base of the memorial are recorded the names of Steveston fishermen who have died while pursuing their livelihood. A memorial service is held at the site every year to mark the Canadian National Day of Mourning for workers killed in work-related injuries. A plaque on the base of the memorial states:

May 4, 1996 This memorial honours all the fishermen of our community who have lost their lives in the pursuit of their profession. Their courage, dedication and contribution to the development of our community will never be forgotten.

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