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Veteran’s memorial of the day

The five pillars represent the unity of the five branches of the United States military serving steadfast together.

They are staggered in size with their appropriate military seal placements on each pillar based upon the Department of Defense prescribed precedence.

At precisely 11:11 a.m. each Veterans Day (Nov. 11), the sun’s rays pass through the ellipses of the five Armed Services pillars to form a perfect solar spotlight over a mosaic of The Great Seal of the United States.

Additionally, the brick pavers within the Circle of Honor are inscribed with the names of U.S. servicemen and women, symbolizing the ‘support’ for the Armed Forces. The pavers are red, the pillars are white, and the sky is blue to represent America’s flag.

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3 Responses

  1. Errr? “The artist was likely turned down, or the execution failed in practice. Still, it’s a cool idea, but I shared the same bummed feeling when I discovered the emblem was etched on the ground.”

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