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A murdered locksmith on the Treasure Coast has been posthumously named an honorary deputy.
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers spoke at the Celebration of Life for 76-year-old David Long, who was shot to death along with Sergeant Terri Sweeting-Mashkow while she served an eviction notice.
"I’ve come to learn that David and his profession as a locksmith have been woven into the fabric of our community for decades. I regret not knowing him, as his family and our community has made their heartfelt admiration of him quite well known since he was taken from us.”
Long was a U.S. Army veteran, and he was given a formal send-off yesterday at Calvary Chapel in Vero Beach.
Members of the Sheriff's Office filled nearly four rows of the church, as a show of respect for a man they say embodied public service.
A deputy's badge was presented to Long's family.