Lisle in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lisle Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 2, 2026
1. Lisle Veterans Memorial Marker, front
Dedicated to all the men and women who have faithfully served in the armed forces of our great nation
So long as there are veterans... we will never forget
[Rear of memorial tablet:]
Our debt to the heroic and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.
President Harry S. Truman
Erected 2016 by Lisle Park District.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list.
Location. 41° 47.975′ N, 88° 4.312′ W. Memorial is in Lisle, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is at the intersection of Center Avenue and School Street on Center Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 4721 Center Avenue, Lisle IL 60532, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ryan Daniel Burris (here, next to this marker); Lisle VFW Ross Bishop Post #5696 (here, next to this marker); Weather Stick (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Farming in Lisle (within shouting distance of this marker); Yender Dairy Receipts (within shouting distance of this marker); Democracy (within shouting distance of this marker); A Few Thoughts on Democracy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lisle.
More about this memorial. Another memorial erected in honor Lisle's local VFW post was erected as part of the memorial in 2025. A bench within the memorial includes another marker in honor of a local man who died while serving U.S. military operations in the Middle East against the Islamic State.
Also see . . . Lisle veterans memorial draws criticism.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 2, 2026
2. Lisle Veterans Memorial, rear
Excerpt: "The memorial features emblems from each of the five branches of military on a 10-foot granite stone, which will be flanked by flagpoles and situated in the center of a Celtic cross brick path. The memorial is visible from the street, adjacent to a Park District building and Village Hall, and across the street from a residential neighborhood."(Submitted on July 5, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 2, 2026
3. Lisle Veterans Memorial
A blacksmith's barn, part of the Lisle Station Park, is behind the memorial.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 2, 2026
4. Blacksmith Shop and Lisle Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 2, 2026
5. Lisle Veterans Memorial donors
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 4, 5. submitted on July 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
