The money Huckabee has pledged is from the governor's discretionary fund, according to a spokesman, Jim Harris. Huckabee can spend the money on any project he finds worthy. At a June 1 service marking the first anniversary of the crash, Huckabee told passengers privately that he would support a memorial at the airport. Another memorial is planned in Russellville. Twelve members of a Russellville tour group were returning from the British Isles on Flight 1420.
Plans call for the park to have six fountains.
American Airlines officials have said the airline would pay for memorials, but so far no request has been made for the airport park. Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc.