Elmwood Park in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
09.11.2001
Photographed By Sean Flynn, January 25, 2024
1. 09.11.2001 Marker
09.11.2001
A Day Not To Be Forgotten
Erected by Alderwoods Group.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks.
Location. 41° 55.58′ N, 87° 49.075′ W. Marker is in Elmwood Park, Illinois, in Cook County. Memorial is on Conti Parkway, 0.1 miles west of Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is near the entrance into Elmwood Fire Station #1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park IL 60707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patriots Garden (here, next to this marker); Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); LCPL Nickolas A. Daniels Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Elmwood Park Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Elmwood Park Peace Officer Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); River Grove World War II Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elmwood Park.
More about this marker. A separate marker for a 9/11 memorial garden
this page online
This marker is one of at least 13 identical 9/11 memorial markers dedicated around the country by Alderwoods Group, a funeral services company. While an article about the unveiling of this marker in Elmwood Park could not be found, it had to have been dedicated between 2002 and 2006, which were the only years the company existed. Alderwoods was formed in 2002 after the funeral services company Loewen Group emerged from bankruptcy; it was acquired by Service Corporation International in 2006.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Alderwoods Group 9/11 markers
Additional commentary.
1. Inaccuracy on the memorial
The Pentagon is pictured and attributed to Washington, DC. However, the building stands in Arlington County, Virginia.
— Submitted January 25, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
2. No Inaccuracy on the Memorial
While the Pentagon lies just outside of Washington, D.C., it will always be considered a major part of our nation’s capital (especially when attacked by a foreign enemy).
Photographed By Sean Flynn, January 25, 2024
2. Elmwood Park Fire Station #1
This marker can be seen to the right of the front entrance. A separate marker for a 9/11 memorial Patriots Garden is on the pillar to the right.
Photographed By Sean Flynn, January 25, 2024
3. Elmwood Park Fire Station #1
The Elmwood Park Public Library is in the background on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 83 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
