Every November 11–Veterans Day—at 11 minutes after 11, the sun shines perfectly through the ellipses of the five Armed Forces pillars that make up the Anthem Veterans Memorial. The effect is a beautiful spotlight shining on a mosaic of The Great Seal of the United States.
Located in Anthem, Arizona, the monument honors the service of the armed forces, and serves as a place of reflection for veterans, their family and friends, and others who want to pay their respects to the brave men and women who defend the freedoms of the United States.
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Renee Palmer-Jones, a resident of Anthem, designed the memorial. She used 5 marble pillars to represent each of the 5 branches of the armed forces.
In sizes ranging from 17 feet to 6 feet, the pillars are arranged in accordance with the Department of Defense prescribed precedence: United States Army, United States Marine Corp., United States Navy, United States Air Force and United States Coast Guard.
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The brick pavers inside the Circle of Honor are inscribed with the names of more than 750 servicemen and women representing Anthem’s support. The red of the pavers, the white of the marble pillars and the blue of the sky symbolize the United States flag. The circle of pavers shows the country’s unbreakable border.
Engineer Jim Martin, another resident of Anthem, aligned the pillars with the sun to create the awesome solar element.
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It is truly a breathtaking tribute to the service and the sacrifices of the armed forces of the USA.
Have you ever been here? Have you seen this amazing tribute?
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