<mediadc-video-embed data-state="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000161-3486-d333-a9e9-76c6fbf30000","_type":"00000161-3461-dd66-ab67-fd6b93390000"},"cms.content.publishDate":1654078359551,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"0000017d-8cce-d87c-af7f-ddce9ca80000","_type":"00000161-3461-dd66-ab67-fd6b933a0007"},"cms.content.updateDate":1654078359551,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"0000017d-8cce-d87c-af7f-ddce9ca80000","_type":"00000161-3461-dd66-ab67-fd6b933a0007"},"rawHtml":"
var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ "div": "Brid_53580363", "obj": {"id":"27789","width":"16","height":"9","video":"1020057"} }); ","_id":"00000181-1ec0-daca-a3b7-5ee2c0970000","_type":"2f5a8339-a89a-3738-9cd2-3ddf0c8da574"}”>Video EmbedAmerie Jo Garza, one of the children who died in last week’s Uvalde school shooting, was posthumously awarded the Girl Scouts’s highest honor for heroism in trying to save her classmates.
Garza was shot and killed while calling 911 for help.
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“On May 24, Amerie did all she could to save the lives of her classmates and teachers,” the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas said.
Girl Scouts of the USA gave Garza, 10, the Bronze Cross, an award given when “saving or attempting to save life at the risk of the Girl Scout’s own life.”
The award was presented to Garza’s family with a letter from Girl Scouts CEO Sofia Chang, according to a report.
“Through her willingness to take decisive action in the midst of this devastating emergency, Amerie serves as a true example of leadership in action and well deserving of this honor,” Chang wrote. “She will be counted among an exceptional group of young women who have distinguished themselves as brave and courageous heroes.”
Garza was remembered as a “bright and outgoing” fourth grader who loved Play-Doh, playing with her friends, and being a Girl Scout.
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“We will carry her story with us always and ensure her brave actions will endure for generations,” Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas said.
The Girl Scouts also gave a Presentation of Colors at her funeral on Tuesday.
