Tinley Park in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert Allen McAllister Park
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 28, 2024
1. Robert Allen McAllister Park Marker
Tinley Park - Park District was honored to receive a land donation from the family of Robert Allen McAllister.
Bob, as his family called him, was born July 16, 1948 and grew up on the family farm in Tinley Park. He was the second of six children born to Ray and Dorothy McAllister. Bob joined the Marines after graduating from Carl Sandburg High School in 1966.
On August 18, 1968, Bob was killed in action in Vietnam when his group came under enemy attack. Although mortally wounded as he attempted to reach the battery aid station, he saw two hostile soldiers about to attack a bunker containing several of his fellow Marines. Despite his injuries, Bob exerted his remaining strength to deliver accurate fire against the enemy soldiers and prevented them from carrying out the attack. His bravery and selflessness saved those marines from death or serious injury. Bob was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously for his actions that day. He will always remain in the hearts of his family and friends.
It is with deep gratitude for the sacrifice Bob McAllister made for his nation and heartfelt thanks to his family that we gratefully accept this gift.
Erected 2023 by Tinley Park-Park District.
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Location. 41° 35.197′ N, 87° 46′ W. Memorial is in Tinley Park, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Brittney Lane 0.1 miles east of Anne Marie Avenue, on the right. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 6014 Brittney Lane, Tinley Park IL 60477, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Moak Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fulton Home (approx. 0.9 miles away); Brueggemann House (approx. one mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Bremen Post 2791 (approx. 1.1 miles away); "Old Zion" Landmark (approx. 1.1 miles away); Native Plant Garden (approx. 1.2 miles away); Tinley Park Volunteer Fire Department (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tinley Park.
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1. Tinley Park-Park District: McAllister Park.
Excerpt: "The park was officially dedicated in a ceremony held on June 26, 2023. The VFW Post No. 2791, Kevin Clarke Detachment 1217 Marine Corps League and the American Legion Post(Submitted on January 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)615 presented a color guard, gun salute and playing of Taps. Marie Ryan, President of the Park District Board of Commissioners, thanked the McAllister Family for their generous donation of the land and gratitude for Bobby McAllisters service and ultimate sacrifice for our country. Board members Bernie OBoyle, Ashley Rubino, Don Cuba and Lisa ODonovan were also present for the event. Jack McAllister, brother of Bob, spoke briefly about the familys history in Tinley Park and how them came to own this property."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 28, 20242. Robert Allen McAllister Park
2. Military Times Hall of Valor: Robert McAllister. The text of Pfc. Bob McAllister's Silver Star commendation, for his performance on August 18, 1968. (Submitted on January 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
