The memorial is designed in a 'V' pattern, composed of black granite. There are a total of 58,202 names inscribed on the walls, in order of the date they died.

This is a picture at the entrance, where you see this sculpture by Frederick Hart.

This is the view of the memorial from the entrance. It's somewhat low-key in its design.

This is a closer view. The walkway slopes down and then back up. Someone placed a small wreath at the lowest point. There are a series of lights on the left.

This is a view looking back toward the Washington Monument.

This is a closeup of one of the walls.