On Veterans Day in 1995, the Winsted VFWs(Seicheprey Post # 296) dedicated a memorial to all past, present, and future generations of veterans. The memorial includes a spectacular sight — a huge M110A2 Howitzer displayed on the Northbound side of Route 8. There is a display plaque by the gun describing the Howitzer. In addition to the gun, there is a small plaque embedded in the lawn near a flagpole and many smaller flags adorned with military markers. The plaque by the Howitzer reads: M110A2 Howitzer S/P Self Propelled Cannon 203 mm, 8 Inch Gun Max Rage: 22,900 Meters Rate Of Fire: 1 Rnd. Every 2 Mim. Powered By: Detroit Diesel(8 Cyl Turbo) Max. Speed — 40MPH Mfg By: Boeing-McLaughlin– York(BMY), York, PA An Ammo Carrying S/P Track Vehicle And Gun Crew Of 8 Followed This Cannon For Fire Missions On this Veterans Day 11 – 111995 We Dedicate This Monument To All Past-Present-Future Veterans And To Remind Us That Freedom Isn’t Free VFW Seicheprey Post 296 Chartered 12-7-1919 The Simple plaque embedded in the grass by the flagpole reads: Dedicated In Memory of All Deceased Veterans Obviously, the Howitzer is very cool, and you will absolutely do a double take when you unexpectedly see it pop up in front of you. I also very much like the way the plaque remembers all generations of veterans, even those of the future– that is pretty cool indeed.
