The monument serves as a national tribute to the Congolese soldiers who fought and made the ultimate sacrifice throughout the country's tumultuous history, spanning from 1885 to the present day.

The memorial symbolizes remembrance, honor, and patriotism, providing visitors with a space to reflect on and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers who played a significant role in the nation's history.

It also pays tribute to the soldiers in a historical line that goes from the Congo Free State, during which the country was Leopold II of Belgium's personal fiefdom, to the present day.

[4] The commemoration opens with the words of the FARDC's Chief of General Staff, who reminds everyone of the soldier's solemn duty of self-forgetfulness and sacrifice for the nation.

[2] The soldiers are depicted wearing military pants, and the sculptor, Christophe Meko Disengomoka, considered this piece a new experience enriching his 25-year career and expertise in monument creation.