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Thousands Honor Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow at Vero Beach Memorial Service

The 25-year sheriff's veteran killed during a Nov. 21 eviction call is remembered as a devoted public servant.

Overview

  • The funeral began at 11 a.m. at the Corporate Air hangar in Vero Beach and was livestreamed on the sheriff’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
  • Sheriff Eric Flowers said capacity was about 2,300 seated with roughly 1,000 standing, and he urged virtual viewing due to limited space.
  • Agencies from across Florida and the country attended, with gates opening at 9 a.m. and parking lanes at 10 a.m. under a structured arrival plan.
  • The Nov. 21 shooting during an eviction left Sweeting-Mashkow and locksmith David Long dead and wounded Deputy Tino Arizpe, who was later released from the hospital.
  • Community support has surged through memorials, fundraisers and commemorative coins for her family, and the governor ordered flags at half-staff as the sheriff shifts focus to counseling and staff recovery.