An impressive eighteen-foot bronze eagle stands proudly and majestically in Battery Park, overseeing the solemn and significant World War II East Coast Memorial. This memorial features eight striking granite pylons that are beautifully engraved with the names of over 4,600 courageous US servicemen and women who tragically lost their lives in the vast Atlantic during the tumultuous and challenging years of World War II. This powerful monument highlights their profound sacrifices and the enduring legacy they left behind, serving as a poignant reminder of their bravery and commitment.