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CANADIAN RECORD

11/19/24

Donations sought for Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial

The Friends of AJ Swope invite you to join them Monday, November 25th through Tuesday, December 3rd for The Panhandle Gives. You can help reach the goal of breaking ground and beginning construction on the Texas Panhandle First.. 

 

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THE PAMPA NEWS

9/30/24

Bell Textron Presents Gift to Honor Local Fallen First Responders

Officials with Bell Textron make a special visit to the future site of the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial to present a $5,000 check to organizers of the effort.

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KAMR-TV

5/4/2024

Amarillo HOG invites residents to High Plains Raffle Run on May 4

Officials said registration begins at 9 a.m. and this event is open to motorcycles and cars. Amarillo HOG said proceed from this event aims to benefit the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial and local HOG charities.

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CANADIAN RECORD

8/10/23

Valero Provides Lead Gift to Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial

Valero, a major refiner and employer with deep roots in the Texas Panhandle, has provided the lead gift of $200,000 in a fundraising effort to build the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in downtown Amarillo.

 

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MIX 94.1 KMXJ

8/19/22

Memorial for First Responders Planned in Downtown Amarillo

Everyone appreciates our first responders. We may not always be the best at showing it, but we really do. There's a group in Amarillo that is hoping to put a permanent sign of that appreciation in downtown Amarillo.


 

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AOL

10/6/24

Bell Textron donation, FirstBank Southwest VP among this week's business news

Friends of AJ Swope is working in partnership with regional first responding agencies to raise funds and build the memorial, which will honor Texas Panhandle law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel...

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AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

9/22/24

Bell Textron donation, FirstBank Southwest VP among this week's business news

Officials with Bell Textron made a special visit to the future site of the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial to present a $5,000 check to organizers of the effort this week.

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KFDA-TV

5/2/2024

Amarillo HOG hosting High Plains Raffle run on Saturday

The Amarillo Harley Owners Group is hosting a High Plains Raffle Run on Saturday, May 4. All proceeds will benefit the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial and local Amarillo HOG charities.

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AMARILLLO GLOBE-NEWS

8/10/23

Valero donates $200,000 toward Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial

Valero, a major refiner and employer with deep roots in the Texas Panhandle, has provided the lead gift of $200,000 in a fundraising effort to build the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in downtown Amarillo.

 

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AMARILLLO GLOBE-NEWS

8/18/22

City of Amarillo announces agreement for downtown first responders memorial

On Tuesday, by a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Amarillo City Council approved a $1-a-year lease in downtown Amarillo for a first responders memorial honoring those who lost their lives in the line of duty in the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

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MSN

10/5/24

Bell Textron donates $5,000 to Friends of AJ Swope for Memorial

Several notable people, including Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas, Amarillo Fire Chief Jason Mays and Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld were present when the donation was given.

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KFDA-TV

9/18/24

Bell Textron donates $5,000 to First Responders Memorial

Officials with Bell Textron visited the future location of the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial to present a $5,000 check to Friends of AJ Swope. Several notable people, including Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas, Amarillo Fire Chief...

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KFDA-TV

8/10/23

Valero gives $200,000 to Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial

Fundraising efforts are underway for the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial. Valero has provided a lead gift of $200,000 to the memorial. The donation kickstarts fundraising for the $1.5 million project. The Texas...

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KVII-TV

8/10/23

Valero donates $200,000 for Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in downtown Amarillo

Valero donated $200,000 to build the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in downtown Amarillo. The memorial will list names of the 91 Texas Panhandle law enforcement officers, firefighters and...

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KAMR-TV

8/16/2022

City Council Approves First Responder Memorial

During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, the City of Amarillo, in a 5 to 0 vote, approved the construction of a memorial downtown to honor first responders. According to the meeting agenda, the item discussed a lease agreement between the City of Amarillo...

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