Seeing The Past in Present Tense

I believe that monuments should only be to people who have done something heroic in there lives and can be recognized on a global stage. I can see why some get angry due to reason of some people who believe that they're higher than others and think they should have a monument for themselves for others to see even though they haven't done anything to have one. To me a good example of a good monument is Micheal Jordan monument in front of the bulls stadium in Chicago. He changed the game from beyond the court.  That's why he is recognized as the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) because he is recognized as a global icon and brought the NBA the opportunity to be watched globally. After watching the documentary featuring Maya Lin's Vietnam's memorial i give the respect on how she presented herself and how she handled the negative input others made about her design and criticism about her ethnicity and gender as well. We have to just look at the image she was trying to show and understand that she was trying to respect the ones that have fallen.