NEWTON – First responders continue to be recognized for their bravery on the day of the shooting at the Excel factory in Hesston.

On Monday, the North Newton Council honored Assistant Chief Bethards and Officer Pfautz of the North Newton Police Department, according to a social media report.

They are just two of the many who responded to the tragedy.

On Saturday, Hesston Police Chief Doug Schroeder was honored in Kansas City. He threw out the first pitch before the Royals game with the Minnesota Twins.