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Minuteman Statue Vandalized Again

It was bad enough last month, when someone stuck flowers in the Minuteman’s musket, and hung a peace sign around his neck.

That photo on “06880” — without a word of text — spurred a record 293 comments. Some posters shrieked for the arrest of whoever defaced our beloved statue in such a horrific way.

I am sure the Taliban those commenters will be equally appalled at today’s horrible sight. I join all concerned Westporters in calling for the arrest, conviction and execution of anyone responsible for this most recent mockery of freedom.

Westport Minuteman statue

On the other hand, it may simply be a tribute to Ed Koch.

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The Minuteman Statue Reacts To Yesterday’s “06880” Comments Discussion

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Just A Minute(man)

The Minuteman — a Compo Beach icon since 1910 — looks as watchful as ever, as work proceeds on a new fence at his base.

(Photo/Tom Feeley)

For over 100 years, Westporters (not all of them teenagers) have decorated the Minuteman with scarves, Christmas caps, baseball hats, flowers and, let’s just say, a second “gun.”

He’s seen it all.

We’re betting his new fence — replacing the old, rusted one — will not deter a new generation of Westporters, as they too get “up close and personal” with our favorite statue.

Snowbound

Yeah, that’s the Minuteman, poking his head — barely — above the snow. He’s been standing guard near Compo Beach for 100 years, and says he’s never seen a winter like this one.

Two of the many Westporters who aren’t going anywhere, any time soon.  Fortunately these guys are parked at Old Mill Beach.  It’s beautiful down there, and Elvira’s is open.

Carl Swanson invites Westporters to a Super Bowl party on his back porch.  Please bring shovels.

(Got photos of this latest snowstorm?  Send ’em along:  dwoog@optonline.net)