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to revamp the The Lemerts had the rare gift of vision with the War
facility into a Memorial. Starting with a plain government building, they
state-of-the- could see the finished product – a beautiful Education Center
art Education with museum exhibits and high-tech computers. Where
Center: walls others saw empty spaces, Mary Nell could see the donated
were moved, museum exhibits they had in boxes and in storage moved
ceilings replaced, into display cases that she had already envisioned in her
office space mind. She carefully crafted the building and artifacts into a
redesigned and coherent museum display that everyone enjoys.
remodeled, and
new HVAC The Lemert’s vision is ongoing. Through Mary Nell’s efforts,
was installed. the War Memorial joined forces with Combined Arms to
Everything provide better service and referrals to our veterans. Rex
received new entered into negotiations with Randall County about the
paint. The annex that the War Memorial had invested so much time and
grounds around money into and arranged for the War Memorial to purchase
the building the building, which was finalized in September 2020.
were landscaped The War Memorial is the front door for veteran referrals in
and new the Panhandle. Navigators know the resources available
exterior lighting to veterans and will help veterans and family members
retrofitted. New by making referrals to meet their needs. Navigators will
furniture was follow up with veterans, following referrals, to ensure that
purchased. The appointments were kept and that the help was appropriate.
old building was
coming back to We are partnered with Combined Arms of Texas, a state-
life. wide veteran referral service that serves veterans across the
state. If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran in
The crown jewel of the War Memorial is the 1,350 square need of services, come see us for help with a referral.
foot, high-tech Education Center. Designed by Normal
Studios in Montreal, Canada, the Education Center has five The Texas Panhandle War Memorial is open Monday
computer kiosks that provide information on 11 wars. Five through Friday, 9 to 5 and Saturday, 1 to 5. Come see us at
overhead projectors display visual and auditory information 4111 S. Georgia in Amarillo, 806-350-8387. Come visit our gift
on the 11-foot-high walls. A collage of photographs of shop for military gifts for Christmas. See us online at
significant historical figures, military figures, and events are www.TexasPanhandleWarMemorial.com
constantly moving across the walls. Sounds from different
historical periods (marching drums, trains, air raid sirens,
helicopter rotors) augment the various photographs. This is
a favorite with students and anyone who enjoys history.

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