The Siloam Springs Rotary Club honored the men and women of the Siloam Springs Fire and Police departments with its "Celebrating Siloam Springs First Responders" program held Saturday afternoon at the Chautauqua Amphitheater in Memorial Park.
A full lineup of speakers were on hand, including local and regional Rotary representatives, local and national elected leaders and members of the police and fire departments. The emphasis of the program was honoring the first responders for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"When we see people who are first responders today who put 'service above self' to others, we gladly honor them," said Siloam Springs Rotary President Stanley Church.
"We can't say thank you enough," said state representative Robin Lundstrum (District 87).
U.S. Representative Steve Womack flew in from Washington, D.C., for the event. Womack said he believes the respect of first responders is one thing that unites American people.