The City of Columbia in partnership with T.J. Health-Columbia are implementing a first responder recognition program; with the first presentation Friday, April 18th, 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; the 911 Dispatch Center, Columbia-Adair County Fire Department, Kentucky State Police, and Adair County Emergency Management.
The first ceremony will take place on April 18 at 1 p.m. at the City Park on Fairground Street.
The following people will be recognized:
Elizabeth True, former member of Breeding Fire Department (now member of Columbia/Adair County Fire Department);
Charles Esch, member of the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department;
Jeremy McQueary, Colonel, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife;
Megan Arnold, Louisville Metro Police Department;
Tommy Kemp, Pyles Demolition and Recycling;
and, Josh Brockman, former Sheriff of Adair County.
The Adair County High School Band will be in attendance and performing; as well as the Cadet Corps from the Adair County High School.
The public is invited to the presentation.
(Tiffany Collins – City Of Columbia)
