We are continuing to learn more about the victims and survivors from last week’s shooting in Uvalde and among them was Amerie Jo Garza, a 10-year-old Girl Scout. The fourth grader was killed at Robb Elementary as she attempted to call 911, according to People.
In recognition of her bravery and courage, the Girl Scouts of the USA have honored the young victim by awarding her the highest honor, the Bronze Cross. The tweet reads, “The Bronze Cross is awarded for saving or attempting to save life at the risk of the Girl Scout’s own life.”
As one of the first students to be killed as she tried to reach out for help, Amerie is more than deserving of the award. Her father, a first responder to the shooting shared that “she died trying to save her classmates. She just wanted to save everyone.”
Last week, Girl Scouts of the USA posthumously bestowed upon Amerie Jo Garza, 10, of Uvalde, Texas, one of the highest honors in Girl Scouting: the Bronze Cross. The Bronze Cross is awarded for saving or attempting to save life at the risk of the Girl Scout’s own life. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/bFjz0I4awa
— Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (@girlscoutsswtx) May 31, 2022
As Amerie was laid to rest this past Tuesday, the Girls Scouts presented the Bronze Cross along with a Presentation of Colors at her funeral. The organization shared that Amerie “was proud of the badges she earned. She completed her Girl Scout bridging ceremony last week, and Tuesday at school had received an award for making the A and B honor roll.”
On May 24, Amerie did all she could to save the lives of her classmates and teachers. It was our honor as Amerie’s council to present the Bronze Cross to her family, and Girl Scouts will continue to pay tribute at her funeral services today with a Presentation of Colors. 2/3
— Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (@girlscoutsswtx) May 31, 2022
The Girl Scouts wrapped up their tribute with “We will carry her story with us always and ensure her brave actions will endure for generations.”
We will carry her story with us always and ensure her brave actions will endure for generations.
Learn more about ways to help our sisters in Uvalde at https://t.co/o9Xnd6M0Jb. 3/3
— Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (@girlscoutsswtx) May 31, 2022
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