A retired Army captain with a decorated record of service who was recently recognized with a day in Marion County named in his honor, reflected on the heavy price of service and the blessing of returning to citizenship during Tuesday’s meeting of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners.
The board formally presented the proclamation to Steve Petty during its regular meeting on Tuesday morning.
Although the board had officially designated Jan. 10, 2026, as “Steve Petty Day” earlier this month, Tuesday served as the ceremonial recognition of his induction into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame and his lifetime of service…