Memorial set for lifesavers killed in war AUSTRALIAN lifesavers killed in war are to be commemorated with a national memorial in eastern Sydney. In an Australian first, a bronze sculpture featuring a lifesaver and a soldier will be erected at Coogee Beach to honour lifesavers lost during conflicts. Renowned Australian sculptor Alan Somerville, who produced soldier sculptures for the ANZAC bridge, has been recruited to produce the sculpture. Randwick mayor Tony Bowen says the memorial will serve as a permanent tribute to the sacrifice of lifesavers. "This national memorial will be a dignified place to honour fallen lifesavers from around our nation, and a beautiful place, looking out to Coogee Beach, for the whole community to reflect," Mr Bowen said in a statement. A website has been launched where members of the public can share their own stories of fallen lifesavers and learn more about the memorial. The memorial will also feature a wall of remembrance and terrace seating. It is a partnership project between Randwick Council, the state and federal governments, RSL Australia and Surf Life Saving.