'Very surreal, tragic time': ODOT spokeswoman remembers 2002 Webbers Falls bridge collapse I think if I had not went out there there would have been a lot more off in there," Pollard said.įormer Oklahoma Highway Patrol public information officer Chris West, who is the Canadian County, Oklahoma Sheriff today, remembered responding to the bridge disaster 20 years ago. I went out to one side of the bridge to try to keep more people from going off in it. Lay of the Land Today’s Webbers Falls looks quite different from the land that early Cherokee settlers found upon arrival. Added to the map is text that identifies the river's characteristics - the Arkansas River, Illinois River, falls, shoals as well as the old bridge and current bridge. "I was on duty that morning and I got a call right after it happened. Historic map of the Arkansas River near Webbers Falls. He saved lives by stopping traffic on the west side of the bridge on I-40. Pollard was on duty as a police officer in Webbers Falls when the bridge collapse. "We haven't decided for sure yet," Pollard said. "I don't know if we will do this any more after this 20th anniversary," Pollard said. ‘A helpless feeling’: Webbers Falls bridge collapse witness still thinks of those lost I-40 bridge disaster: How this Oklahoma reporter navigated tragedy and uncertainty to cover I-40 bridge disaster Pollard spoke at the ceremony Monday, to remember the 14 victims who died. Webbers Falls, Oklahoma Mayor John Pollard was a police officer when the Interstate 40 bridge collapsed May 26, 2002. Janette Barlow of Wimberley, Texas traveled to Webbers Falls Sunday to remember victim Gail Shanahan. About This Home Enjoy a beautiful rural setting on 2.88 acres (m/l) on hard surfaced road, located in Webbers Falls School District. Watching my kids grow up and knowing that Shae was just a year and a half difference from my youngest daughter," Billie Eppler said. Rt Hickory Ridge Rd, Webber Falls, OK 74470 147,019 Redfin Estimate 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,288 Sq Ft Off Market This home last sold for 85,000 on Feb 17, 2012. It's holidays with my children, things like that. She said holidays are difficult, even two decades later.
We didn't find out for sure until Tuesday evening," Eppler recalls. We were trying to catch them on their cellphones, (James and Misty Johnson) and just the unknown. "It was a phone call from my mom asking me if I was okay. 'I was shocked': First trooper to arrive at Webbers Falls bridge disaster recalls scene Gone but not forgotten: Former mayor to host memorial in honor of Webbers Falls bridge tragedy Everybody loved Jim," Eppler said.īillie Eppler said she remembers, "disbelief," when she answered a telephone call from her mother 20 years ago about the tragedy at Webbers Falls. He was just a great person in our area in our community. She talked about her late brother at Webbers Falls Monday. She said she lives with the memories of losing three family members among the 14 people who died. View detailed information and reviews for 208 N Stand Watie Blvd in Webbers Falls, OK and get driving directions with road conditions and live traffic.
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The museum is free of charge, however, donations are greatly appreciated.Billie Eppler of Alma is the sister of James Johnson who was at Webbers Falls Monday. It has a gift shop, and will arrange guided tours. The museum contains artifacts, photos and documents of these early days. The museum is located in a one-story brick building which was built in 1911. Emphasis is on Confederate General Stand Waite who led the Cherokee Mounted Riflemen during the Cherokee tribal civil war.
The museum also covers history of the Cherokee Nation, which played such a big role in the town's history. Webbers Falls is on the west bank of the Arkansas River, so was significant in early travel and trading. If you have any concerns about whether it is open, please call the President of the Historical Society, George Miller at 91 or email him at museum focuses of the history of Webbers Falls which was first settled by Walter Webber who opened a trading post here in 1828. NOTE: At the time of this posting, the country is in the midst of the Covid restrictions and the museum is temporarily closed.
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