One year memorial
One year ago today my intake group of Peace Corps trainees was preparing to swear in as volunteers. Wyatt Ammon spoke to his parents that night for the last time and asked them to raise a glass to him the following day to celebrate his swearing in. I invite you all to do the same tomorrow.
Today we had a one year memorial of Wyatt's passing at the Peace Corps headquarters where we observed 15 minutes of silence and planted a flamboyant tree (quit appropriate for Wyatt) at the office. Although Wyatt is gone, his spirit is alive and well amongst all the volunteers and staff that knew him here in Zambia.
posted by Devin Smyth @ 4:23 AM
3 Comments:
A very touching and appropriate salute to a fallen hero. My thoughts are with his family...and of coourse, with you and the other volunteers. Safe travels.
Love,
Mom
Thank you Devin. It feels good to know that you all remember Wyatt there. I wish you all the best. It was a beautiful sunny day today here in Dell Rapids. We released 8 balloons in Wyatt's memory from the Mother's Healing Garden. Wyatt is free! We have felt peace today in the love of friends.
Hi Devin,
We just got your letter today. Thank you, it meant a lot to us. This is a hard time of year, but we are getting through it. I hope you have a good Christmas in Zambia. Thank you for the picture, it is a good one. Wyatt was really close to his sisters too. Take care of yourself. -Jeannie
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