The City of Columbia, in partnership with T.J. Health Columbia, are implementing a First Responder Recognition Program, with the first presentation on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Numerous organizations and agencies have assisted with the project including: the Columbia City Police Department; the Adair County Sheriff’s Office; Adair County Ambulance Service; 911 Dispatch Center, Columbia-Adair County Fire Department, Kentucky State Police, and Adair County Emergency Management.
The first ceremony will take place on April 18th at 1:00pmCT at the City Park on Fairground Street.
The following people will be recognized:
Elizabeth True, former member of the Breeding Fire Dept. (now a member of the Columbia/Adair County Fire Dept.); Charles Esch, member of the Columbia-Adair County Fire Dept.; Jeremy McQueary, Colonel, Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife; Megan Arnold, Louisville Metro Police Dept.; Tommy Kemp, Pyles Demolition & Recycling; and Josh Brockman, former Sheriff of Adair County.
The Adair County High School Band will perform as well as the ACHS Cadet Corps.
The public is invited to the presentation.
