Ohio Honors Euclid Native and Vietnam Soldier with Highway Designation

State Route 2 in Lake County named after Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently signed Senate Bill 148 into law, which designates a portion of State Route 2 in Lake County as the "Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway." The bill was sponsored by State Senator Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, and honors Specialist Sellers, an Euclid native who was killed in action during the Vietnam War.

Why it matters

This highway designation is a way for Ohio to recognize and commemorate the service and sacrifice of Specialist Sellers, a native of the state who gave his life for his country during the Vietnam War. It also serves to educate the public about Sellers' story and the sacrifices made by Ohio soldiers during that conflict.

The details

Senate Bill 148 was sponsored by State Senator Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, and officially designates a portion of State Route 2 in Lake County as the "Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway." Specialist Sellers was an Euclid native who was killed in action during the Vietnam War in 1968 at the age of 21.

  • The bill was recently signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine in February 2026.
  • Specialist Sellers was killed in action during the Vietnam War in 1968.

The players

Mike DeWine

The Governor of Ohio who signed the bill into law.

Jerry Cirino

The Ohio State Senator who sponsored Senate Bill 148.

Lloyd Andrew Sellers

An Euclid native who was killed in action during the Vietnam War in 1968 at the age of 21.

Denny Sellers

The son of Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers, who attended the ceremonial bill signing.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“This highway designation is a way for Ohio to recognize and commemorate the service and sacrifice of Specialist Sellers, a native of the state who gave his life for his country during the Vietnam War.”

— Mike DeWine, Governor of Ohio (wn.com)

The takeaway

By designating a portion of State Route 2 as the "Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway," Ohio is ensuring that the sacrifice and service of this Euclid native who died in the Vietnam War will be remembered and honored by future generations of Ohioans.