The statue is based on the famous photo, Wait for Me, Daddy, by Claude Detloff, taken as Canadian Soldiers marched off to war.
It became iconic for Canada and for nations abroad. This art combines historical and contemporary elements to unite the historical Hyack Square and the Historic District of New Westminster with Anvil Centre across the way.
Photo: https://www.newwestcity.ca/public-art/wait-for-me-daddy.php
