First responders across the Texas Panhandle put their lives on the line to protect their communities.

A new memorial in the region serves as a lasting tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, honoring their service, their families and the legacy they leave behind.

Ahead of the dedication of the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial, KAMR Local 4 News spoke with local law enforcement and fire service leaders, along with the parents of a fallen firefighter, about what the memorial means to the people who serve and the families who continue to live with their loss.