Submitted by a member of his department
Kenneth Albert Caldwell
Born – December 21‚ 1952
Died – August 16‚ 1982
Became a member of the AFD on September 2‚ 1980.
Nicknamed ‘Kenny the Kid’
Kenny died August 16‚ 1982 from injuries he suffered fighting a fire that took place at the Badger Apartments – July 18‚ 1982. These apartments were located at 11th & South Jackson in Amarillo and it was later determined that the cause of the blaze was arson.
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Kenny and I were great friends from first grade at Whittier thru Graduating at Palo Duro High School.
– Linda Hamilton HalfordI will forever hold him in my heart!!!!!!
I have just received the honor to run in the LODD virtual 5k in his name in memory of. I am a vol. FF with Edgecliff Village in Fort Worth. For those who knew him, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. He is never forgotten! Thank you Kenny the kid for your service!
– brooke Pastrano