In Rosewater Park in the South Vale District, there stands a statue missing its head and arms. The statue is of Patrick Chester, a hero of the past.
The statue's base is inscribed with the words: "He fought and died for the people, for liberty and for all of our tomorrows." But who exactly was Patrick Chester?
According to the records, Patrick Chester was a cavalryman who fought in the Civil War in 1861. He fought alongside his father, Edward Chester, and both were killed in battle.
Unfortunately, aside from the fact that they were from Silent Hill, much of the documentation about the Chesters has been lost.
Why Patrick Chester came to be regarded as a hero remains unknown.
However, the statue that still stands in Rosewater Park, depicting his upright and proud posture, suggests that his heroism during the Civil War was worthy of being remembered.