Garrett's Light

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MISSION Illuminate the minds and spirits of children by creating a simple and long-lasting nature and education program in memory of Garrett Wall Feldmann that benefits our community

VISION Light a candle of hope for all children to develop a desire to explore, appreciate and preserve our earth's natural resources through learning and playing in our parks

BENEFIT PROJECT Garrett's Light is a local Annapolis organization dedicated to the development of children in nature programs at QuietWatersPark in memory of Garrett Wall Feldmann. Before Garrett passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at 20 months old, he was starting to enjoy the outdoor curiosities of nature and the beautiful world surrounding the Chesapeake Bay. In his memory, family, friends, the community and county have joined together to develop a new Park attraction for children and families to enjoy for generations to come, a Reading and Butterfly Garden with a unique outdoor classroom and Watershed Education Experience (WEE).

ABOUT GARRETT

Garrett Wall Feldmann, born April 18, 2007, precious and loving son of Kathryn and Lee Feldmann of Annapolis, Maryland died in his sleep at his home on December 16, 2008. He was very healthy and happy at the time, and as of August 2009, there is still no definitive cause of death. Garrett was only 20 months old and in that short time, he touched his family and community with a lifetime of love. He was blessed with loving parents, the best two big brothers, Shane and Carter, and the best family that a little boy could have, and in return, he was the biggest blessing of all.

Garrett loved to play in the parks around Anne Arundel County, including Quiet Waters and Kinder Farm. From slides to swings to climbing things, he loved to be outside to play. He also loved to be read to, and was often taken to the public libraries at Hillsmere and Severna Park. One of Garrett's favorite words was "Thank you" and he used it all the time when he was handed his cup, a toy or anything. If Garrett was here today, he would simply say "thank you", thank you to all of us for embarking on this mission of benefiting our community parks and reading to children in his name.

Garrett's Light lives on in all of us. We will miss Garrett always and the unconditional love he taught us will be the greatest gift forever. Today, we want to share his light and illuminate hope in all children that we can enjoy the simplicity of learning and playing in our parks.

Monte Montgomery Benefit Concert
sponsored by
Garrett's Light

Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis.

Thursday September 15th, 2011

Doors open at 7pm

Rams Head drinks & menu available, during charity event pre-show

Performance at 8pm

The Garrett’s Light committee has been working diligently with the Ram’s Head to secure a talented, nationally known artist and we are very proud to confirm that Monte Montgomery from Austin, TX has agreed to partner with Garrett’s Light to benefit the Watershed Education Experience, Reading and ButterflyGarden at QuietWatersPark in Annapolis. Monte will be performing as a solo artist on this tour, and he has toured both Nationally and Internationally over his career.

Monte has taken the acoustic guitar beyond anyone’s expectations. Monte grew up immersed in music, playing professionally since his teens and is currently one of the hottest draws on the talent-packed Austin, TX music scene and throughout the U.S. where he is well known for his electrifying performances. Monte was the first ever to be named by Guitar One Magazine on their list of Top 10 Best Undiscovered Guitarists in America and is the only winner of the "Best Acoustic Guitar Player" for 7 Years in a Row at the Austin Music Awards.

Please check out Monte’s website for a sample of his music at www.montemontgomery.com , and also treat yourself to this experience Monte had with Daryl Hall from Hall and Oates at Daryl’s house in early 2009. Just cut and paste the link below in to your browser: http://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/currentep.html?ep_id=36 ;(Choose from the Playlist, on the right underneath the video player, including “Sara Smile” and “Midlife Matinee”)