Elk Grove Village in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Veterans Memorial Park

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026

1. Veterans Memorial Park

The Fallen Soldier statue at the center of the park was originally dedicated in 2005 across Biesterfield Road in the Village Green. It was moved here in 2022 as part of a restoration of Veterans Memorial Park.

Inscription. The Citizens of Elk Grove Village Recognize, Honor, and Extend Their Heartfelt Appreciation to Those Residents of Elk Grove and All Americans Who Proudly Served Our Country

Erected 2022 by Elk Grove Village.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 42° 0.232′ N, 88° 0.528′ W. Memorial is in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of Biesterfield Road and Wellington Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Biesterfield Road. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 550 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village IL 60007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Veteran's Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); Fallen Soldier (a few steps from this marker); Clock Tower (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Recognizing the Public Service of Bart K. Dill (about 700 feet away); Residential Enhancement Program (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Centex Corporation and the Village of Elk Grove (about 700 feet away); Heart Sculpture (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elk Grove Village.

More about this memorial. According to a nearby sign, the memorial park was first opened in 2002. It was refurbished in 2022, with the 2005 Fallen Soldier statue moved from the Village Green across Biesterfield and converted to the centerpiece of the park. The base of that statue features the names of four Elk Grove residents who died in service in 2004 and 2005.

Also see . . . Dedication of newly renovated Veterans Memorial Park highlights Veterans Day in Elk Grove Village. A news release from Elk Grove Village.

Excerpt: "As part of the renovation,
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026

2. Veterans Memorial Park plaque near the rear
the Fallen Soldier Memorial Statue, dedicated in 2005 to the memory of four young soldiers who died fighting the War on Terror, has been relocated from Village Green to a place of honor within Veterans Memorial Park. The dedication ceremony included remarks from Alexander Brenke, Post Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9284, Ken Hoving, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9284 Chaplain and United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Gina Stramaglio."

(Submitted on October 29, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026

3. Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park side view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026

4. Veterans Memorial Park side view

Veterans Memorial Park, at Biesterfield and Wellington image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026

5. Veterans Memorial Park, at Biesterfield and Wellington

Names on the base of the center statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026

6. Names on the base of the center statue

The Fallen Soldier statue was erected in 2005 in the Village Green (across Biesterfield) and moved here as part of a 2022 renovation of the park.

Plaque next to the Fallen Soldier statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026

7. Plaque next to the Fallen Soldier statue

It was erected with the statue in 2005 and moved with it to Veterans Memorial Park in 2022.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.