At the curbside of the pier a sitting bench was structurally integrated to the pier paving and was embellished with a series of circular bas-relief sculptures illustrating the world's only collection of peace symbols from every continent, culture and historical source. Within the kiosks are educational items for sale and public rest rooms for adults and children. Positioned at the outer walkways of the pier are a series of stainless steel computer terminals for public use. The terminals are electronically connected to a main computer memory bank which contains the biographies of every recorded individual who has died in every war in which the United States has participated including the Civil War and the Colonial wars. Thus present and succeeding generations can type in the name and birthdate of a deceased relative and the monitor screen will show complete information on the personal biography and place of death of that individual.
Persons can also mail in additional information so that the memory bank can be continually updated.
In this way a personal and emotional connection is made to the memorial helping to strengthen its continued upkeep and good use for generations and centuries to come. This is the central meditation chamber suspended by nearly invisible stainless steel cables. Inside the meditation sphere one is bathed in ethereal light. The space is surrounded by roses and magnolia blossoms, and coupled with reflections of light passing through moving water envelopes the senses in a dance of light, smell and sound. Here one loses oneself.