By Anne Shears, October 9, 2021
The project to honor the memory of Jarrod Breshears and his service to the greater Garland County community has taken on a life of its own, with individuals coming forward lending their skills to make this memorial a reality.
Very special thanks to Jim Birmingham, owner of Cordoba Center (where Jarrod opened his walk-in clinic) for providing the space where the bench will be installed. Thanks to Lloyd Sherman for setting up the FundRazr account for digital donations. Thanks to Diana Podawiltz for being the treasurer for this endeavor.
You will be pleased to know that members of Jarrod’s family have been truly touched by the efforts of the community to create this memorial, and they have approved the style of bench and the site located on the ridge at Cordoba Center. This location was very special to Jarrod. And Jarrod was very special to all who work at Cordoba Center.
Jarrod’s family has decided upon the words to be engraved on the plaque (which will be revealed at the dedication.) and all aspects of this project have been approved by his family, and particularly, his mother.
If you would like to take part in honoring Jarrod, digital donations can be made by clicking here.
Paper checks:
Jarrod Breshears Memorial Project
Diana Podawiltz – Treasurer
20 San Augustin Way
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
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Anne Shears
01/23/2022 — 6:37 pm
This is a very worthy project. With over 8,000 Arkansas casualties from COVID, what makes Jarrod Special? Because during the entire first year of the epidemic, he was providing home testing for COVID; made house calls to treat patients who were too medically fragile to risk going out in public. He served the people of this part of Garland County working at the walk-in clinic by day and making the house calls in the evenings. Unfortunately, Jarrod contracted the Delta variant and passed away in September. He had patients inside and outside HSV. He was a true servant to his community.
Checks can be made payable to: Diana Podawiltz, 20 San Augustin Way, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.
Linda Van Scotter
01/23/2022 — 6:37 pm
I’ll send a check. Than you for the reminder.
Anne Shears
01/23/2022 — 7:43 pm
Thank you, Linda. This is very much appreciated.