Rico's friend Dave forwards this splendid thing:
At precisely 11:11 a.m. each Veterans Day (11 November), 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.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 serve the United States.
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 seventeen to six feet, and are ordered in accordance with the Department of Defense prescribed precedence, from the United States Army, the United States Marine Corp, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, to the United States Coast Guard.
Additionally, the brick pavers within the Circle of Honor are inscribed with the names of over 750 servicemen and women, symbolizing their support for the Armed Forces. The pavers are red, the pillars are white, and the sky is blue, representing 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.
Rico says he knows the 11:11 is just a coincidence, and refers to the date of Veterans' Day, but amuses him anyway...
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Actually, it's not a coincidence. It was designed by an engineer to create the illumination at 11:11 on 11/11. There is science behind the design to mark the special occasion!
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