Waldoboro monument vandalized
In Waldoboro, Anthony Lash (left) talks with neighbors about the recent vandalization of the large monument to President Trump. Sometime during the final week of May, the banner stating TRUMP 2024 was painted with an image which appears to be similar to the Palestinian Flag. (Sarah Masters photo)
Anthony Lash believes the monument, which sits on his father Tony Lash’s property, was vandalized after his father installed this flag during Memorial Day weekend. The flag combines images of the American and Israeli state flags. (Sarah Masters photo)
Anthony Lash talks with neighbors about the increased security the family has established at the site of the vandalized monument to former President Trump, in Waldoboro on May 31. (Sarah Masters photo)
In Waldoboro, Anthony Lash (left) talks with neighbors about the recent vandalization of the large monument to President Trump. Sometime during the final week of May, the banner stating TRUMP 2024 was painted with an image which appears to be similar to the Palestinian Flag. (Sarah Masters photo)
Anthony Lash believes the monument, which sits on his father Tony Lash’s property, was vandalized after his father installed this flag during Memorial Day weekend. The flag combines images of the American and Israeli state flags. (Sarah Masters photo)
Anthony Lash talks with neighbors about the increased security the family has established at the site of the vandalized monument to former President Trump, in Waldoboro on May 31. (Sarah Masters photo)
A large monument in Waldoboro honoring former President Donald Trump has been vandalized. The monument, at 979 Washington Road, sits on the property of Tony Lash, owner of Tony Lash Excavation. For several years, a large wall, rocks, and flagpoles have sat undisturbed.
On May 31, Tony Lash’s son, Anthony Lash, said it was unknown when or who defaced the large banner which states “TRUMP 2024.”
Anthony Lash said he believed the spray painting of the Palestinian Flag was in response to a new flag added to one of the several poles at the location. Earlier in the week, Tony Lash added a flag which combines the American flag with the Israeli flag.
“I have no idea who would do it in this town of Waldoboro,” said Anthony Lash. Lash said no threats had been received prior to the incident. Lash believe the monument was established in 2018 and it has never before been vandalized. He was not aware of any video having captured the incident.
Anthony Lash said onsite security will be present for the foreseeable future. A camping tent was set up near the wall.
On June 1, a spokesperson for the Waldoboro Police Department said no report had been received regarding the alleged incident.
A message left at the home of Tony Lash had not been returned as of press time.
Reach Sarah Masters at news@penbaypilot.com
