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

Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

1. Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck Marker

Inscription.
[Plaque on base:]
In Memory of Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck
July 5th 1980 - October 30th 2006
Killed in Action
Operation Iraqi Freedom

Thank You for America's Freedom
One of Skokie's own American heroes...you will never be forgotten
[Plaque beneath statue:]
All game some — some gave all Dedicated to the memory of all who proudly served and protected their country

[Text engraved three times on the base:]
In memory of Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck
Honoring all the men and women who have died in service to their country

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, 2nd Iraq.

Location. 42° 1.776′ N, 87° 45.337′ W. Memorial is in Skokie, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Cleveland Street, on the right when traveling south on Lincoln Avenue. The marker is in Veterans Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 8148 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie IL 60077, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American

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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: Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); St. Peter's Catholic Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Niles Center Wall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bell for the Historic Engine House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Log Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Engine House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Peter's United Church of Christ (approx. ¼ mile away); Village of Niles Center (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Skokie.

Regarding Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck. Kraig D. Foyteck grew up in Skokie and graduated in 1998 from Niles West High School, where he was on the diving and gymnastics teams. Foyteck enlisted in the Army in 2003 and joined the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team. In 2005 he was injured

All gave some — some gave all" plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

2. All gave some — some gave all" plaque

by an improvised explosive device, and he received a Purple Heart. Promoted to sergeant after his injury, Foyteck was mortally shot by insurgents during a raid on a house in Baghdad, and died on October 30, 2006. He is buried at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery in Niles, about four miles west of this park.

Also see . . . Fallen Heroes Project: Kraig David Foyteck.

Excerpt: "When Kraig joined the United States Army in 2003, he joined proudly and with the utmost respect for his country. When he was injured in 2005, he received the Purple Heart, and worked hard during his recovery. In June 2006, he was promoted to Sergeant, less than three years after joining the Army. He also received battalion coins for his courage and hard work."

(Submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

3. Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck Memorial

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

4. Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck Memorial

Veterans Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

5. Veterans Park

A memorial to Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck is in the far background, and in front of that a sculpture dedicated to veterans.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.