What happened: Reaves grew up in a military household before becoming a Commanders safety. He later became Washington's 2024 nominee for the NFL's Salute to Service Award.

Why it matters: Reaves has participated in military-base visits across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. He has also visited wounded, ill and injured service members at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

What to watch: Visitors can use the monument's website to plan a trip or search for a loved one.