In October, a good Samaritan driving along Route 365 in Central New York made a discovery that’s left more questions than answers, and now state troopers are hoping the public can help solve the mystery. A heavy bronze memorial plaque honoring a World War II veteran was found on the side of the road in the town of Verona and later turned in to the New York State Police on October 13, 2025. Despite months of research and outreach, investigators still don’t know where the plaque came from, or where it belongs. Because of its size, weight, and construction, troopers believe the plaque likely came from a permanent monument, memorial site, or display, not something meant to be portable. Yet somehow, it ended up along Route 365 in Verona, with no clear explanation.