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Winsted veterans memorial Like many small American towns, Winsted is fi ercely proud of its veterans. A Winsted Veterans Memorial is being created to give citizens and visitors a dedicated place to re- fl ect and remember. Located under the mature trees at the southwestern edge of Hainlin Park, the me- morial will be easily visible from McLeod County Road 1 – the main artery into town. The memorial will fi rst and foremost honor the fallen and will give families the opportu- nity to have their own veterans’ names dis- played in the pentagon plaza. Designed by Winsted native Mitch Littfi n, the memorial is a place of intimacy and qui- et. The Winsted Veterans Memorial commit- tee worked to envision a unique, high-quality memorial in which visitors could experience bittersweet remembrance of fallen soldiers as well as pride in those who served and re- turned home. Statues of service men and women will ring the plaza, and several benches will be provided for rest and refl ection. As visitors turn to leave, they will see the words “Never Forget.” A view from the front of the memorial Leaving the memorial, the words “Never Forget” are displayed. 10 Senior Connections HJ.COM JACK NELSON JACK NELSON