Anthem  

 Sundial: 821
State/Province:  Arizona Country:  USA
Dial Type:  Sun Alignment Condition:  Excellent
  Latitude and Longitude: 33° 52.032' N  112° 8.814' W
Location:
  • Anthem Community Park
 
Description:
  • The Anthem Veterans Memorial in Anthem, AZ was dedicated on November 11, 2011 at 11am (11-11-11) to honor the service and sacrifice of the United States armed forces and to provide a place of honor and reflection for veterans, their family and friends. Veterans gather here annually on November 11th to watch a solar alignment at 11:11am when the sun precisely illuminates a 3-foot medallion of The Great Seal of the United States.

    The five Carrera 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.

    The memorial is surrounded by 2900 laser engraved Belden brick pavers.
 
General Information:
  • Owner: City of Anthem Arizona
  • Designer: Renee Palmer-Jones Artistic Designer & Steve Rusch Draftsman
  • Builder: Haydon Building Corporation
  • Construction Date: November 11, 2011
 
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  • Photo credits: Rene Palmer-Jones

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Last Revised: 2016-02-07 11:30