TOMBSTONE, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tombstone’s paying tribute to their Doc Holliday, Val Kilmer, this weekend.

Several groups in Tombstone — including the city, chamber and local nonprofits— came together after hearing about the passing of Val Kilmer to come up with a way to honor him. Almost everybody in this town wanted to do something special for the man who helped put the city on the map.

“Through the movie Tombstone and his subsequent visits to town, he raised awareness about Tombstone, Arizona," said Susan Wallace, President of Tombstone Chamber of Commerce. "Sometimes people don't even believe Tombstone is a real place."

She says they are expecting people from across the county to attend events this weekend.

"We think Val would be excited that we're having this celebration on his behalf

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