Stories about Amy

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  • A TRUE HEART

    by KELLY HOFFSES

    January 30, 2010

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    I am truly blessed to have known Amy. She was an astounding person, always striving to be the best in everything she did; taking great pride in who she was; and never compromising her ...

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  • Missing Amy so

    by Rudy Garrett

    November 4, 2009

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    Amys' zest and enthusiasm for life was infectious.  She made a good role model for me. A life well lived. I was so proud of  her  and enjoy bragging about her.   

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  • Celebrate The Life of Amy Garrett

    by Paul Garrett

    November 2, 2008

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    2120 Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR, 72202 Join Central High School National Historic Site staff and friends on November 1st, 2008 to "Celebrate The Life of Amy Garrett". Remembering her life ...

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  • Amy at Homestead

    by Paul Garrett

    October 28, 2008

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    Here's a link: http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/statewide/pers/media/sw_pers042602.ram This was taped April 26th, 2002 and shows Amy at what she did best as a park interpretor. You will need Real ...

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  • Celebration of a Beautiful Soul

    by Peg Jones

    October 27, 2008

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          It is still so unreal to imagine this earth without Amy’s indelible presence. My deepest sorrow to her family and Kelley for this most significant loss. Amy shared her ...

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  • Dear All--

    by Sherri VanLaningham

    October 19, 2008

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    We’re still absolutely shocked by the news of Amy’s sudden passing. The e-mail reached us one hour before we left for a short vacation. We talked so much about her this last week. There ...

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  • Songs From The Heart

    by Carol Sue Kirkpatrick

    October 14, 2008

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    My name is Carol Sue Kirkpatrick - Sister-in-law to Amy's brother Pat Garrett. Lord, this is never easy is it. I am so very sorry to hear about Amy. So sad for the loss to the one's who ...

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  • Our Friend Amy

    by Sherri VanLaningham

    October 13, 2008

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    Amy had been our neighbor in Beatrice, we took care of her  dogs when she had to be away and she took care of ours. We enjoyed letting them have play days together. Amy was a good neighbor, ...

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  • Rookie Ranger

    by Carol Shively

    October 13, 2008

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    Rookie Ranger by Carol Shively I got to know Amy when she "entered on duty" at Yellowstone. It was her first season with the National Park Service. I was on the team that provided ...

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  • Greetings from Gina

    by Carol Shively

    October 13, 2008

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    Hello- I only met Amy once, I believe, but know that she was a great person doing great work. I held the interp position at Homestead NM before she did, and was happy to see how she was able to ...

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  • Thankful for her words and kindness ..

    by Jan Greenfield

    October 11, 2008

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    I, unfortunately, never was able to meet Amy in person, however we visited many times via email.  She made quite an impression just with her words and views on life.  I always enjoyed ...

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  • My year with Amy

    by Kelley Williams

    October 11, 2008

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    My Amy……I loved you like no other and never will I love another as I have you. The moment I met you I fell in love with you. I was so intrigued and mesmerized all I could do was stare ...

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  • Death Valley

    by Carre Shandor

    October 10, 2008

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    Amy and I got to know each other at Scotty's Castle in Death Valley National Park. She was truly a great interpreter, so good with the visitors. She was such a good friend, head strong, she set out ...

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  • Amy Garrett 2003 Freemen Tilden Award Recipient

    by Paul Garrett

    October 10, 2008

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    Amy Garrett 2003 National Freeman Tilden Award Winner!   On November 13, Park Ranger Amy Garrett was presented the Freeman Tilden Award at the National Association for Interpretation Workshop ...

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  • Famous Amos Amy

    by Cari Gerlt

    October 9, 2008

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    I only got to know this wonderfully passionate woman in the last few months of her life, when I worked with her the summer of 2008 at Fort Smith NHS in Fort Smith, AR. Amy was one of those people you ...

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