It honors all Kern County residents who served in the armed forces, both in peacetime and in war.

At night, lights in the fountain reflect off of the glass in rotating colors of red, white, and blue.

The sculpture will represent the strength and sacrifices of the veterans.The memorial also contains a kiosk, which allows a person to search for the names of a veteran.

It contains information about the veterans: years of service, awards received, and brief biographical description.

With the work of citizens, especially the Achieve class at Bakersfield High School, an additional 657 veterans were discovered for a total of approximately 1007.

After about six months on display, the wall of valor was removed so new panels could be ordered with any previously omitted names added.

The kiosk, currently housed in a temporary wooden structure, will be replaced with granite walls and a stainless steel roof.