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The following is a press release provided by the office of Congresswoman Cammack. It has been published here as received, without additional reporting or editing by Alachua County Today staff.

~ Local leaders and veterans unite to restore dignity after theft ~

Newberry, FL — U.S. Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) joined Newberry city officials—Mayor Tim Marden, City Manager Jordan Marlowe, and City Commissioner Mark Clark, a Marine veteran—to present replacement flags for the city’s Veterans Memorial, following the theft of the original flags.

In early August, the American and service branch flags were stolen from the Veterans Memorial in Lois Forte Park. The crime sparked outrage from city officials, veterans, and community members.

“Our flag represents freedom, sacrifice, and the values that unite us as Americans. Seeing that the flags at Newberry’s Veterans Memorial had been taken was outrageous, and I knew we had to act quickly,” said Congresswoman Cammack. “Now, these flags can once again fly high as symbols of the courage and service of our nation’s heroes. I am honored to stand with the City of Newberry and our veterans in restoring dignity to this memorial.”

“Having Congresswoman Cammack return the flags to our Veterans Memorial was an incredible honor,” said City Commissioner Mark Clark, a Marine veteran. “These flags aren’t just high quality—they represent the pride, sacrifice, and service of our veterans.”

Background

The memorial, unveiled on May 26, 2025, at Lois Forte Park, includes more than 430 personalized bricks honoring veterans. It is designed to proudly display the American flag alongside the flags of each service branch. City officials and local veterans remain committed to safeguarding the site as a lasting place of remembrance and respect.

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