The 10-year-old was awarded a bronze medal from the Girl Scouts of America 'for saving or attempting to save life at the risk of the Girl Scout’s own life.'
Days later, she received one final honor. Girl Scouts of the USA awarded Amerie a bronze cross, one of its highest honors, “for saving or attempting to save life at the risk of the Girl Scout’s own life,” according to the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas.
“We will carry her story with us always and ensure her brave actions will endure for generations,” the Girl Scouts wrote.
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