Teen Hero: Amber Bahr, 19, Helps Others At Shooting At Fort Hood
Teen Hero – Amber Bahr
Two days ago, on November 5, when 12 people were killed and 31 were wounded in the shooting at Fort Hood Army Base, a 19 year old nutritionist spent her time helping others who were wounded though she had been shot herself. After reading the profiles of those who had been shot and killed, I wanted to give a shout out to Amber Bahr. I often hear young people say that they’re too young to make a difference. But at 19, Amber showed bravery that was beyond her years. She was able to assist other people who were wounded–and saved lives. According to news reports, not until she finished helping others did she realize that she had been shot in the back–the bullet exited through her stomach.
I want to say thank you to Amber for being brave and serving others. She is a true hero. If you ever feel that you can’t make a difference, remember Amber’s story. She saved lives on November 5 by being brave and helping out.
Tell other people about Amber’s story, it might inspire somebody… it might save a life.
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About the Author
Yasmin Shiraz is the President of Still Eye Rise Films, an independent production company which films educational and thought provoking documentaries that chronicle the lives, traumas and experiences of youth. Her first production, Can She Be Saved?, a documentary that examines violence among middle school girls, was an official selection of the 2009 Roxbury Film Festival and recently won a 2009 Indie Award of Merit from IndieFest.
Yasmin Shiraz is the Award winning Author of Retaliation a novel about a community’s response to youth violence. In 2009, it was selected as one of the top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers by the American Library Association. She is the author of The Blueprint for My Girls: How To Build A Life Full of Courage, Determination & Self Love (Simon and Schuster) and five other books. Her best selling “Blueprint” empowerment series is utilized as a self esteem, motivational, and educational tool at middle and high schools, after school programs, non-profit youth centers, as well as Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the country. 
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