The Anthem Veteran’s Memorial is a Unique Tribute in Marble, Steel and Light
The Anthem Veterans Memorial, located in Anthem, Arizona, is a monument dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of the United States armed forces.
The pillar provides a place of honor and reflection for veterans, their family and friends, and those who want to show their respects to those service men and women who have and continue to courageously serve the United States.
The monument was dedicated on Veteran’s day, November 11, 2011.
The memorial was designed by Anthem resident Renee Palmer-Jones. The five marble pillars represent the five branches of the United States military.
They are staggered in size (from 17 ft to 6 ft) and ordered in accordance with the Department of Defense prescribed precedence, ranging from the United States Army, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force and the United States Coast Guard.
Additionally, the brick pavers within the Circle of Honor are inscribed with the names of over 750 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.
The circle represents an unbreakable border.
Anthem resident and chief engineer, Jim Martin was responsible for aligning the memorial accurately with the sun.
The Anthem Veteran’s memorial is located 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, Arizona 85086.
For more information visit the Anthem Community Council website, www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-veterans-memorial or call the Memorial (623) 742-6050.
Sources: The Anthem Community Council website, and Arizona Tourisms website: Anthem Veterans Memorial.