Slamet Riyadi's Monument

For those who have not visited Solo, maybe a bit surprised with the establishment of new monuments in the area around Gladak. Slamet Riyadi Monument, at the threshold of the road Slamet Riyadi.
Of course we know, Slamet Riyadi is a hero of the city of Solo, but once I asked an old man who claims to be a "pejoeang 45" he said Slamet Riyadi not the original Solo. But a soldier who was then stationed in the city of Solo.
well ... the important thing is Pak Slamet Riyadi fight for the city of Solo.

But I do not know why the position of the statue of brandishing a weapon. Hopefully it is not the meaning of "We Like Violence." Because I personally really hate violence and unrest. Keep Comfort Solo ... "The slogan of a radio in Solo