Steveston Fisherman's Memorial — Attraction in Richmond

A Moment of Disappointment at the Fisherman’s Memorial

Today, my heart sank when I witnessed something I never expected — a group of young girls using the sacred space of the Fisherman’s Memorial to lay out and prepare their food as if it were a picnic spot. I stood there, silent, but deeply saddened. That space is not just a patch of stone or a scenic overlook — it is a place of remembrance, a tribute to the men and women who risked, and in many cases lost, their lives at sea.

To see it treated like a casual hangout spot was painful.

This memorial stands for sacrifice, for families who never got their loved ones back, for a community shaped by the power and danger of the ocean. Using that solemn ground to get lunch ready felt thoughtless — not just disrespectful to the ones it honors, but to the meaning behind why the memorial exists in the first place.

I don’t think those girls meant to offend. Maybe they didn’t understand the weight of the place they were in. But I hope someone helps them see. Respect isn’t just shown in silence or flowers — it’s shown in how we carry ourselves in spaces that hold the memory of others' pain, loss, and bravery.

Next time, I hope we can all remember what it means to share space with history — and treat it with the care...

A giant fishing net needle stands stoically on the shores edge of Garry point Park, symbolizing the brave fisherman who lost their lives at sea. Even the largest of fishing vessels pales in comparison to the magnitude and uncontrollable force of the ocean. The trade of the fisherman was dangerous and yet daily they motored out to find nourishment for the community. Made out of aluminum, bronze, concrete and stone by artist George Juhasz and Georg Shmerholz. Unveiled 1996. Engraved are the names of the fisherman and their boats on the...

A memorial to honour the fishermen who died at sea offering their lives to provide food for the community. The memorial listed the names of heroic men. The place is located at Gary Point Park along the Fraser River flowing into the Pacific Ocean. It’s also interesting to see the naval mine from WW2 sitting by the seashore. It’s a relaxing place for a walk by the beach, walk the dog or simply admire the splashes of waves and...