JALESVEVA JAYAMAHE SURABAYA

 The Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument describes a figure of a middle rank Indonesian National Army- Navy officer wearing a complete uniform (Lenue PDU-1) looking to the direction of the sea, representing a next generation full with certainty and determination, ready to run through the waves and the storm, to move towards the main goal, that is the National Cause of Indonesian people. This  monument also describes the "tetenger"(Characteristic) of the passing on of the spirit of dedication from the previous generations who have just accomplished their duties to the next generations who have to carry on the work. This monument which is constructed on the west end of Port Madura, will also be used as a lighthouse tower for the ships which sail along the place. 30,8 meters high statue is standing on top of the 26,1 meters high building. On some part of the building, there is a diorama of heroic history of the navy since the era of physical pre-revolution up until the 90’s. This building is also functioning as an :Executive Metting Room. Acting as the creative sculptors and architects are Drs Nyoman Nuarta and his co-workers who are joined in The Nyoman Nuarta Group.
The process of construction had started since 1990 and was planned to be made official on Desember 1996, which is exactly the commemoration of The Indonesian Republic Navy Day on Desember 5, 1996. The construction of this monument costs a great deal and the fund was obtained from the TNI Navy‘s self-efforts and the help from the community such as the sponsorship from the companies as well as other forms of aids.
Inspiring the construction of the Jalesveva Jayamahe monument is the idea that however advanced a country is, it should always base itself on its history. In other words, " A Great Country is a country which can appreciate the feats of its heroes."
From the whole lot of heroes and great people who had given contribution in pioneering, enforcing and filling of the Independence of Indonesian people, including the heroes who dedicated themselves in the navy, they had sacrifice a lot , even their lives, only few of them whom we know. Their names have been memorialized as the names of The Indonesian Republic battleships or important buildings.
Besides as a symbol of appreciation and comemmoration from the next generations who are still alive, it is also expected that it could give an encouragement to their struggle to reach the Marine’s noble cause, that is : Glory for the Marines in the forum of the prosperous and just Indonesian Republic.
However, the next generations still feel insufficient with this, and even feel inadequate in giving efforts to repay the noble dedication of the heroes, and they are sure that there is no appropriate amount of appreciation compared to the sacrifice that the heroes made, even though they never had expected any kind of rewards for it. They only hope that the spirit of their struggle woud be carried on to fill the independence.
In the year 1990, after the proclamation of Indonesian Independence in 1945, our beloved country celebrates its 45th anniversary . The spirit of dedication is completely passed on to the generations who fill and continue the development of the country. That is why the year 1990 can be considered as an important turning point in the history of Indonesia.
Based on the same cause, in that special year, the next generation of TNI Navy along with the people, wanted to perform something special, that is the constructing of a Monument and the first stone was set on Desember 5, 1990.
By the construction of this monument, the young generations are trying to record the heroic steps of the pioneers and the seniors of The TNI Navy in their dedication in pioneering, enforcing, and filling the Indonesian Independence as Marines and it is also expected that it can stir up the spirit of the present generation and the next in, the era of reconstruction.
Without underestimating the historical events in Sibolga, Tegal, Pasuruan Bali or wherever in Indonesia, the History of Ujung as a part of Surabaya district is unseparable from the History of TNI Navy , especially the struggle in seizing Kaigun SE 21/24 Butai on October 3, 1945, signified by the pledge of the marines from "Penataran Angkatan Laut" (PAL) that is: " I am willing and will voluntarily sacrifice my possessions, body and soul for the sake of the Nation"
On the performance of the next historical events of TNI Navy, Ujung has a very important role that is as the Home Base of the biggest TNI Navy battleship up until now. So, it is appropriate if most people named Surabaya as the Sailor City ar The Maritime City and that is why it is suitable that the Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument was built in Ujung Surabaya.
Besides that, it is also expected that the construction of this monument can add the colorful of Ujung Surabaya which mean adding the beauty of Surabaya as the Hero City and Indamardi City (Industri=Industry, Perdagangan=Trade, Maritim=Maritime, and Pendidikan=Education)