American veterans are honored as people who, though separated by generations, shared a common goal of valiantly protecting the country's freedoms. Their memory is presented as enduring wherever democracy exists, and the American veteran is upheld as a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty, and freedom. The site also records a long roll of named veterans and service members from many wars and branches, including those who were killed in action, died in service, were prisoners of war or missing in action, and those recognized with distinctions such as the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star.