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

We Remember

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 30, 2023

1. We Remember Marker

Inscription. This memorial is dedicated with appreciation to the brave firefighters, police officers and emergency personnel who unselfishly gave their lives while aiding their fellowman following the unprecedented act of terrorism against our country on September 11, 2001. Their courage, compassion, and loyalty during a time of national distress define the character of this great nation.

Erected 2017.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.

Location. 42° 0.659′ N, 88° 10.371′ W. Marker is in Streamwood, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Irving Park Road (U.S. 19) 0.2 miles east of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the Streamwood Veterans Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 East Irving Park Road, Streamwood IL 60107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in

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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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: War Dogs Memorial (here, next to this marker); POW-MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Streamwood Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Women of the Armed Forces (within shouting distance of this marker); 155mm Howitzers (Circa 1955) (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Old Spaulding School (approx. 3 miles away); Wise Road (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Streamwood.

War Dogs statue and 9/11 memorial at the Streamwood Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 30, 2023

2. War Dogs statue and 9/11 memorial at the Streamwood Veterans Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on August 31, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.