U.S.S Arizona Memorial at Bolin Memorial Park — Local services in Phoenix

Very much worth visiting and spending quiet time remembering. This was the exact moment in time when Americans, granted temporarily, really became one nation with a single compelling goal.

Before December 7th, 1941, Americans were divided. Not as much as now arguably, but very much divided. Many concerned about the terrible news and worse rumors from Europe. Others who felt the US could be an island, insolated from the world's troubles.

That Sunday morning changed everything.

Also be sure to visit the Battleship Arizona museum on the 3rd or 4th floor of the capital building. Much history there, photos and a beautiful model that makes the period when the Arizona was built until it was sunk come to life.

The only thing more moving, if that's possible, is to visit the Arizona's final resting...

This memorial is I would say one of the nicer highlights at Bolin Plaza. There is are two large cannons on either side and in the middle, there's curved metal rods. Facing it, on the right- there's a concrete wall with a pretty decent sized sign that you can read to learn more. Looks like there's supposed to be a fountain but it was dry and not running when I went. At the end, there's this anchor structure. This memorial is located towards the end of the park, and to get to it, there's an accessible sidewalk. The sidewalk also allows you to get up and personal with the...

Out of respect for the fallen I’m giving this location 5 stars. It was a humbling experience to look at the names and see the flags, statutes and guns. I would give this place a 1 star if I could, the government needs to clean up the homelessness situation down here, it’s a disgrace that nothing is being done. My heart goes out to those on the streets, regardless of their situation or what...