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Old 11-05-2012, 08:58 AM
 
Location: Weddington, NC
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I'm curious about a sign I recently saw on a trail at Col. Beatty Park and wondered if anyone knows any of the back story so I can rest assured that "Amber" is okay now -- or at least know some of the back story.

The sign is next to a tree that appears to be living even though it has nearly fallen down. The sign says, "This tree is dedicated to Amber, who also refused to die."

Anyone know anything about it?
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Old 11-07-2012, 06:12 AM
 
Location: Weddington, NC
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Default Amber sign at Col. Beatty Park

Here's a photo I took of the sign. If anyone has any info, please message me (or post here). I plan to write about it, if possible.
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Cryptic sign at Col. Beatty Park-amber-sign-beatty-park-001.jpg  
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Old 11-07-2012, 07:07 AM
 
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I'm also really curious about this. I'll do some digging.
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Old 11-07-2012, 07:08 AM
 
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Ask at tarheeltrailblazers forum...

Local biking forum.
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Old 11-07-2012, 01:22 PM
 
Location: Weddington, NC
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Thanks, Chuckles. I hope you have more luck than I've had so far.

Great idea, Native_Son. Thanks!
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Old 11-07-2012, 01:46 PM
 
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Could it be this Amber? Tire tracks, shining chrome lead to 21-year-old mom's rescue | CharlotteObserver.com
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Old 11-07-2012, 02:44 PM
 
Location: Weddington, NC
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Wow!!! Maybe it is, momtothree! It would be surprising for a sign here to be honoring someone in Lenoir, though, unless she has relatives nearby. Amazing story. I've been thinking it was someone who was very sick because of the reference to the fallen tree, but maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for alerting me to this possibility.
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Old 11-07-2012, 04:17 PM
 
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I thought the same thing, that it's a bit far but didn't see any other Amber referenced online. It might be a non news item as well. I know the Park has a facebook page they answer questions on. Might want to ask there as well.
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Old 11-07-2012, 05:33 PM
 
Location: Weddington, NC
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I've already talked to somebody from parks & recreation who asked other employees. They tell me they know nothing about its background.
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Old 11-08-2012, 07:18 AM
 
Location: Weddington, NC
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I've just posted the question on the trailblazers forum, Native_Son. Thanks again for the suggestion!
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