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Friends and family gathered at Officers’ Quarters #8 at the Old Fort on Saturday, March 9, 2024 to celebrate and memorialize the life of Robert Paul Preston. Robert passed away on Feb. 19, 2024 after a brief stay in the hospital. The memorial was marked with a gun and cannon salute from historical reenactors after the flag was flown at halfstaff. Robert’s widow, Reba, received the flag. Photos by Kerry Waldrip