“A sea of red granite,” you might say, gazing upon a certain section within Glen Oaks Cemetery. This, however, wouldn’t be a comment on fashion choices from decades past. It’s the striking visual created by row upon row of identical red granite headstones in the cemetery’s Jewish section. Glen Oaks Cemetery, nestled in Hillside, Illinois, is more than just a resting place. It’s a tapestry of diverse stories, woven together over time. Established in the early 1900s, Glen Oaks Cemetery sprawls over a vast 275 acres, sharing its space with the older Oakridge Cemetery. While the total burials number around 100,000, less than 20% are Jewish, a fact clearly illustrated by the distinct visual impact of the red granite section. Within this serene landscape, one might stumble upon a poignant reminder of past conflicts: a war memorial, starkly adorned with a large cannon, stands guard amidst the rows of headstones. The memorial, etched with plaques bearing the names of those lost, serves as a solemn reminder of the human cost of conflict, forever intertwined with the stories of those laid to rest in Glen Oaks.
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