Archer High School senior Kristin Horne was raised in a military family. So when it came time to complete her Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can receive, she knew it had to draw attention to issues facing military veterans.
Horne created a “Garden of Hope” containing benches and a rock circle with a plaque highlighting the serious issues veterans face today – post traumatic stress disorder, suicide and homelessness.
Snellville city officials will dedicate her Gold Award project at noon Sept. 29 at T.W. Briscoe Park, Sawyer Parkway.
“No one really thinks about (the issues facing veterans) until they read about it. I think more people should know about (the issues) because the more people can know about, the more they can help those that are struggling,” she said.
There is a QR code on the plaque, which when activated, will take visitors to a website with more information about the effort.
“Kristin wanted to create a space in which patrons - ex-military or not - could spend quiet time to relax. Projects like this one, not only help to bring awareness to the sacrifices of those who give of themselves to protect and help us, but it helps beautify Briscoe Park and will allow all our patrons a place to rest, reflect and just enjoy being in nature,” said Parks and Recreation Director Lisa A. Platt, CPRP.
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