Posts Categorized: war memorial

veterans standing in front of memorial black granite wall and flags

Lake Forest American Legion Memorial for McKinlock Post 264

McKinlock American Legion Post 264 in Lake Forest, Illinois dedicated a memorial to fallen soldiers from the town. Fellow veteran and Post 264 member Gary Tillery sculpted the white bronze eagle applied to the front side of the three ton black granite wall. Tillery designed the piece which also features dedications on the opposite side. […]

Veterans Memorial in Lake Forest for McKinlock American Legion

Gary Tillery has designed a memorial for the veterans of Lake Forest, Illinois. Forest Bluff Magazine explains the story behind the quest to honor the military veterans of Lake Forest. The monument was created in cooperation with the Lake Forest Park District, and is still accepting donations. To learn more about the American Legion McKinlock […]