The Las Vegas Veterans Memorial provides public recognition for, and education about, armed conflict throughout our nation’s history. An open-air park design facilitates the Memorial’s integration into the existing urban fabric.Pedestrian paths circulate visitors through a series of statues, with seating areas provided to encourage contemplation. The 18 statues represent every armed conflict from the Revolutionary War to present, including a family vignette statue representing the sacrifices made by family members at home while loved ones serve our country. Black granite walls provide a backdrop to the statues, reflecting the surrounding sky and landscape and including narrative quotations that further the contemplative environment.