Christopher S. Copeland, who rushed to help an Amarillo police officer during a life-threatening incident two years ago, will be honored posthumously with one of the nation’s highest civilian honors for heroism.
The Carnegie Hero Fund is recognizing 17 people including Copeland — who was shot and killed earlier this year — with the Carnegie Medal, given to those who enter extreme danger while saving or attempting to save the lives of others.
‘I just wish he was here to know that he received the award’
Copeland’s mother, Margo Copeland, 73, of Pampa, said her son was always a good man and would help anyone who needed it. “I’m proud of him,” she said during a recent interview after the Carnegie announcement.
She said he was a master mat framer at Right Angle Framing Shop in Fleetwood Shopping Center. “He worked for 21 years at Right Angle, and a lot of people knew him,” she said. “In fact, two of his customers put up $25,000 to 100 Club for him. I just wish he was here to know that he received the award,” she said emotionally…