a monument dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and service made by members of the United States Armed Forces. The memorial's five white pillars represent the nation's military branches and are arranged in the Department of Defense order of precedence. Each pillar has an elliptical opening that slants downward toward The Great Seal of the United States. On Veterans Day (November 11), the design allows the sun's rays to spotlight the Great Seal at precisely 11:11 AM. Notable people Erik Affholter (born 1966), NFL wide receiver David Spindel (born 1941), photographer References External links Anthem Community Council Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce Images of the Anthem Veterans Memorial Census-designated places in Maricopa County, Arizona Populated places established in 1998 Planned cities in the United States Phoenix metropolitan area 1998 establishments in Arizona