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

Veterans Memorial

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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 23, 2025

1. Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. Dedicated in memory of those who died that liberty might live

Erected 1948 by Darius Girenas American Legion Post No. 271.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 41° 44.438′ N, 87° 50.854′ W. Memorial is in Justice, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Kean Avenue 0.1 miles south of 81st Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker in Lithuanian National Cemetery, just south of the administration building. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 8201 South Kean Avenue, Willow Springs IL 60480, 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: Darius-Girenas American Legion Post 271 (a few steps from this marker); Ssg. Stanley (Bendorius) Bender (a few steps from this marker); Lithuanian National Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Kazys Grinius (about 400 feet away); Płk Antoni Skarbek-Szacki (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Glory (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Justice.

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this memorial. The memorial is flanked by three cannons. Two other markers erected at different times are also nearby, one about the cannon on the rear (which was originally located in front of the Darius-Girenas Post's building at 4416 S. Western Ave. in Chicago) and another about a local man who was awarded the Medal of Honor for World War II.

Also see . . . Facebook: Darius-Girenas American Legion Post 271 official page. (Submitted on February 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 23, 2025

2. Veterans Memorial

Veterans Memorial (rear view) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 23, 2025

3. Veterans Memorial (rear view)

Two additional markers are in this photo, one related to the cannon and another (under snow) related to a local Medal of Honor recipient.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.