Fort Pierce City Forces Families to Remove Memorial Plaques from Jetty

Removal of Memorial Plaques

• 💔 Grieving families in Fort Pierce are heartbroken after being forced to remove tribute plaques honoring deceased loved ones.
• 📌 These memorials, placed at a local park and pier, are being removed because city officials state they violate a lease agreement.
• 😔 Families express shock and sadness, having placed the plaques in locations significant to their loved ones, such as the Fort Pierce Jetty, where they could reconnect and remember.

City's Justification and Family Reactions

• 📜 The city of Fort Pierce announced that all plaques and flowers would be removed, citing that the land is leased from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the plaques contravene the lease terms.
• 😥 Many families found the jetty to be a perfect spot, with some traveling across the state to visit.
• ⚠️ City officials are requesting families allow city workers to remove the plaques, citing safety concerns.
• ❓ It remains unclear if families will be offered an alternative location to place their memorials.