After years of planning, coordination and fundraising, the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial reached a major milestone Thursday, Jan. 29 with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the regionwide project.
Community leaders, first responders, donors and families gathered at the downtown site near 11th Avenue and South Polk Street, adjacent to the historic Bivins home, where the memorial will be built on city-owned land secured through a partnership with the City of Amarillo.
The ceremony opened with a presentation of the colors by the Potter County Sheriff’s Office, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas and a prayer offered by Bill Sheldon…