Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor, passed away while serving our country. Nicole was a rare and special light in this world, and she will be missed more than words can ever explain.
As her husband, Joey, shared: "Nicole was an amazing solider, but more than that she was an amazing wife, mother, and friend. The world is dimmer without her light in it, but her love and the impact she made will live on in all of us.
Nicole loved gardening. It was where she found peace and joy. In honor of her, her husband would like to build a greenhouse at their home -- a place that would have made her incredibly happy and at peace. A space where her love for growing things can continue to live on.
Many people have asked how they can help, as Nicole meant so much to many. If you feel moved to contribute, funds will be used to build a greenhouse in Nicole's honor - a living space that reflects the love, warmth, and life she brought into this world."
She was loved so greatly by so many people, and she loved each and every one of you right back.
UPDATED 3/7/26:
Just like a tomato seed grows into a big and bountiful plant, full of fruit when it’s cared for with water and sunlight and supported with trellises and stakes, Nicole’s memorial has already begun to grow into something much larger through all of your generous care and support.
What started as a greenhouse is growing into a foundation in her name that can serve the community in her memory for many lifetimes.
We are humbled by the support of friends, family, the public, and many organizations. We’ve been in contact with the City of White Bear Lake in an effort to find a location that can serve as her memorial’s forever home and are taking initial steps to establish a 501(c)3 to accept further donations in support of this endeavor.
As that filing process will take a few weeks, we have decided to increase our monetary goal to match the memorial project’s scope. A portion of the funds already received will still be donated to Garden in a Box, the non-profit Nicole loved.
Nicole loved spending time in her garden with loved ones, and Joey and the family are honored that so many people are supporting the dream of creating a space where Nicole’s memory and legacy live on.
This gofundme is organized by Rachel Schuler- Nicole’s Cousin & Amy Kuretsky-Nicole's Sister In Law. All funds donated will be directly received by foundation we are creating in Nicole's name, through Nicole's husband, Joey Amor.