Summit in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Freedom Run

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 16, 2024

1. The Freedom Run Marker

Inscription. In gratitude to those who served our country in the Middle East conflicts

The Freedom Run commemorates and honors all past and present military personnel whether during peace or conflict for their brave dedication and patriotism in keeping America free

You will never be forgotten

Erected by Illinois Motorcycle Community.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, 2nd Iraq.

Location. 41° 47.269′ N, 87° 48.633′ W. Memorial is in Summit, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of Archer Road (Illinois Route 171) and 57th Street, on the right when traveling south on Archer Road. The memorial is in the northeast corner of Summit Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 5700 South Archer Road, Summit Argo IL 60501, 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,

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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: Father Marquette Landed Here (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glaciers and Prairie (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Freedom Run (approx. half a mile away); 3” Anti-Tank Gun M5 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Argo-Summit American Legion Post 735 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mamie Till-Mobley (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Summit.

Regarding The Freedom Run. The Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run is an annual cross-state ride that began in 2003. The organizers are known to have established at least three more memorials to veterans of Middle East conflicts, including one in Chicago, about 12 miles northeast of here in front of the Jesse Brown VA hospital in the Illinois Medical District.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 16, 2024

2. The Freedom Run Marker

to this marker. Other memorials by the Illinois Motorcycle Community

Also see . . . Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run official site.

Excerpt: "On June 19th, 2004, with great love and dedication from over twenty thousand participants and organizers, an amazing event took place. A granite memorial wall was dedicated commemorating the soldiers who have lost their lives in Middle East conflicts from 1980 Operation Desert One and Lebanon barracks bombing to present day."

(Submitted on October 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.