“We celebrate the past to awaken the future.” – JFK
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. and Fort Worth civic leaders broke ground Monday, February 27 on the John F. Kennedy Tribute, designed to celebrate his historic visit to Fort Worth and his Presidency.
“This is an incredible achievement for Fort Worth,” Mayor Betsy Price said.
Mayor Betsy Price, former House Speaker Jim Wright, former Mayor Bob Bolen, Councilman Joel Burns, Commissioner Roy Brooks, County Judge Glen Whitley and DFWI Chairwoman Joy Webster were on hand to celebrate the start of construction. Shirlee and Taylor Gandy, Tribute Co-Chairs thanked the many who donated and have participated in making the tribute possible.
Former House Speaker Jim Wright said the tribute will express how proud Fort Worth was the day Kennedy visited. “It was a marvelous morning,” Wright said. “The day ended in abysmal sadness.”
Construction crews have begun clearing the area across from the Hilton for the tribute, which will feature an 8-foot bronze of Kennedy and a granite wall containing iconic photographs of him. Via mobile apps, visitors will be able to listen to speeches he made that morning.
