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storyline engraved on a simple wall: "From the soils of North Carolina … The people of North Carolina Honor your service and welcome you home." Program Challenges When the owner learned H. Ross Perot wanted to commission a statue of General Henry Hugh Shelton, a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1997-2001) and commander of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, the design team saw a potential conflict with the vision for the park. The plans in progress were studied and design modifications made to create a signature place of honor for the statue along the Veterans Connector walkway. March 2014 67 Top & Bottom, Right the Service grotto, within the Service Plaza, is a linear water feature constructed from North Carolina granite, bluestone, polished steel panels and etched glass. Water flows over the carved art glass with a soldier's image composed of a star field representing the many who have served. the soldier looks across the space to the preamble of the U.S. Constitution etched in the shape of a star on the companion wall. Photo: Mark herboth PhotograPhy 64-73.indd 67 2/28/14 5:22 PM