This is old, but cool nonetheless...

[one_voice]

Once a Year at 11:11 am the Sun Shines Perfectly on this Memorial

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.

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 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.

more: http://twistedsifter.com/2014/11/anthem-arizona-veterans-memorial/

[monmouth4]

1. How very beautiful...n/t

[Avalux]

2. Thousands of years from now, people will wonder the significance of this monument.

Much like we theorize about Stonehenge today. That is, if there's anything left thousands of years from now.

[cyberswede]

3. Beautiful

and a great idea. I wonder if the artist was an Indiana Jones fan?

[Lars39]

4. Thanks for posting that!

I don't remember ever seeing it before.

[johnp3907]

5. For the curious:

From the Chief Engineer:
http://www.onlineatanthem.com/news/memorial-science