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River Forest 9/11 Memorial

 
 
River Forest 9/11 Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 21, 2023
1. River Forest 9/11 Memorial Marker
Inscription.
September 11 Memorial

On September 11, 2001 the world we live in changed forever. Through this tragedy, we are reminded of the patriotism that has shaped our nation.

Our hearts go out to all the victims and our thanks go to the many people and organizations that risked their lives to help our country: military personal, police officers, firefighters, scouts, emergency workers, Red Cross workers, civilian volunteers.

9/11
We will never forget
We will always remember

This memorial was made possible by the generous donations of River Forest citizens and businesses.
Bryant Ingram, Eagle Scout project
Boy Scout Troop 65
2002

 
Erected 2002 by River Forest citizens and businesses.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks.
 
Location. 41° 53.316′ N, 87° 48.856′ W. Memorial is in River Forest, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Lake Street near Lathrop Avenue. The marker is located within Memorial Parkway, a River Forest park that runs along Lake Street for two and a half blocks. It is set back several yards from the sidewalk on the
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west end of the park, not far from a monument to the two World Wars. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: River Forest IL 60305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: River Forest Memorial to the Great Wars (within shouting distance of this marker); Harold Q. Kirk, M.D. (approx. 0.2 miles away); The River Forest Tennis Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frances E. Willard (approx. Ό mile away); Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt (approx. Ό mile away); River Forest Village Presidents (approx. 0.3 miles away); River Forest Police Chiefs (approx. 0.3 miles away); River Forest Fire Chiefs (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in River Forest.
 
River Forest 9/11 Memorial and St. Luke's Church in the background image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 21, 2023
2. River Forest 9/11 Memorial and St. Luke's Church in the background
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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