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If you have anything to contribute, please contact me:
Cullen Newman
cullenn@gmail.com
www.cullennewman.com
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Joie worked at the Yosemite National Institutes as a naturalist, taking children on hikes to teach them the beauty of nature. Children were enthralled with her bright, cheerful outlook and her glowing red hair she wore in braids. They were fascinated by her descriptions of the plants and creatures that abound in the park.
She was senslessly murdered and her body left beside the stream next to her cabin that she loved so much. Her tragic death in Yosemite Park in 1999 was the end of a beautiful life that touched so many people.
She was one of those rare special Angels that instantly captivated people with her infectious smile.
B/W photo courtesy Richard Todd
07-27-2004
"A beautiful flower that never had a chance to fully bloom."
This site contains a series of my portraits of Joie as well as stories and snapshots, and some of the amazing things that have occured in her name all around the country.
If you will click on this site:
"The Press Democrat"
of Santa Rosa, CA,
it will give you the background for my site.
She touched so many lives in her short life that left a deep memory of her inner beauty as well as her physical beauty. She had an aura that captivated everyone she met.
The purpose of this site is to present her story in a positve way so that you, dear reader, may share it and remember her.
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Joie's Mother,
Leslie Armstrong,
is available to speak to groups in support of parents whose children have been senselessly murdered, or any other group that may be interested in her story.
You can contact her at:
larm007@aol.com
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Please
take the time to sign the
MEMORY/GUESTBOOK
located at the bottom of this page.
Some of the many faces of Joie.
(These are some of the photographs I made just before she moved to Yosemite)
(copyright 1993)
Please take the time to visit the site below, and I invite you to read the letters at the bottom of it for an idea of how Joie has touched so many lives.
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Yosemite National Institutes has established
The Joie Armstrong Memorial Fund
to provide annual awards to assist young women, ages 15-18, to participate in the Armstrong Scholars Program.
This unique summer program is dedicated to the memory of Joie and to the values and passion that made her so special.
Please visit this site for an in-depth look at her life at Yosemite.
There are also letters from parents who were amazed at how Joie's deep love and understanding of nature had affected their children's lives in such a short time. Also read the letters from the children whose lives were touched by her.
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The next page contains photos from friends and some special letters from children who were especially touched by Joie and her classes in Yosemite.
Go to
PAGE TWO
I hope you will return to visit, as I plan to add new photos and copy as friends and visitors send items to me.
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