Published: Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009 / Updated: Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009 01:13 AM

Memorial part of new addition at Glencairn

Visitors to Rock Hill's new veterans garden can sit on swings and listen to the sound of water flowing down a cascade fountain.

The focal point is a curved brick wall that features seals honoring each service branch — Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.

A final seal recognizes prisoners of war and persons missing in action.

The memorial wall opens as part of a $1.6 million addition to Glencairn Garden, a Charlotte Avenue park that has become a Rock Hill landmark.

Architect Howell Beach designed the wall to blend with existing features at Glencairn. Beach studied under internationally known architect Robert Marvin, creator of the park's initial design.

Matt Garfield