The Heroes Monument consists of three nine-foot pillars of black granite centered in a pentagon shaped reflection pool. The first pillar has seven bronze emblems, one for each branch of the military, one for law enforcement, and one for fire and rescue, and honors all Americans who have served their country, past and present, for the protection of their inalienable rights. The second pillar is a shadow piece with a light on each side to depict the absence of the World Trade Center, bears an inscription honoring those Americans who lost their lives there on September 11, 2001, and includes an actual engraved piece of steel from the World Trade Center. The third pillar bears an inscription honoring all Americans who give the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The reflection pool honors those Americans who lost their lives at the Pentagon and on United Flight 93.