In many times in life there is a need to depict something and make it survive for long. Long after it is over if it is the case of any event. If you enter a building, sometimes you come across something similar to this.

For example, just walking in to a school or university would show you would see plaques which include information on when the building was built, by whom and other relevant details too. These are quite often made of bronze and other type of metals and is kept in the best of conditions to keep them up for long. The words are generally carved in to get the best effect.These can get rusted or corroded along with time so it is important that these are maintained on a regular basis. There are special forms of liquid used to clean brass, bronze and other types of metals. So whatever it is made of, you need to keep it maintained in the appropriate manner. If it is an institute or other such commercial building, the caretakers of the place should be educated on this regard and should be monitored if things are done properly. Improper care would really deteriorate it for the sadness of all.You build something expecting it to last for long and better if it stays for way longer than you expected it to be. 

There are of course times when nature or some other cause doe harm it entirely or up to a certain extent. Some things may be unavoidable in which case you should not stress on that fact. However, a long lasting effect can be brought out by building stonemasons Melbourne which depict a person or incident. This is a great way to pay respect to many things or persons in various forms. It has become quite popular in many iconic buildings and structures. You would be lucky enough to see one of this if you go to an iconic place or building, most probably in front of the same.Some countries in Europe and many other parts of the world have a lot of these kind of statues representing warriors of their nations.

Especially the countries which were affected or highly involved in the World War I and World War II usually have these kind of memorabilia to keep their heroes in minds forever. It is actually a great initiative taken by the relevant authorities and should be look upon by other nations as well. You need to pay your respects to each person who sacrificed his life for the civil wars.