The monument, designed by Texas artist Rose Toro and made possible by the nonprofit Southwest Key Programs, is a mosaic of glass tiles and took about a year to complete.
"Veterans, this country is what it is because of you," Toro said. "It is the American flag, embracing the veterans, loving the veterans, and loving our armed forces. All branches in the military are represented here."
Navy veteran Victor Garza traveled from California for the unveiling of the monument, which includes his likeness and his Navy ship. "It's gorgeous, it's beautiful. I hope the community will embrace it, just like I do," he said. The Purple Heart recipient says he's pleased that it reflects the diversity of those who've served. "We're honoring not only those that have left us, but we're honoring all veterans that are here with us," Garza said.
Also featured in the mosaic is Laura Isbell, who died from blood cancer after serving in the Air Force. "It was from inhaling chemicals that were let loose over there in the Gulf War," her cousin Brian Yow said. "She died, literally seven days before her 39th birthday."
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