River Forest in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
River Forest 9/11 Memorial
Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 21, 2023
1. River Forest 9/11 Memorial Marker
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. Marker is in River Forest, Illinois, in Cook County. Memorial 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 west end of the park, not far from a monument to the two World Wars.
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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); The River Forest Tennis Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frances E. Willard (approx. ¼ mile away); River Forest Police Chiefs (approx. 0.3 miles away); River Forest Fire Chiefs (approx. 0.3 miles away); River Forest Firsts (approx. 0.3 miles away); River Forest Women's Club (approx. 0.3 miles away); Anne T. Smedinghoff Memorial Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in River Forest.
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 Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
