Our family is recognizing this extraordinary nurse — Amy Zarnowski — who cared for my dad during some of the most frightening and uncertain days of his medical journey. While my dad had amazing nurses throughout his recovery, this nurse was there at the very beginning, the days when we feared the worst and clung to every sign of hope.

Her impact on my dad and on our family is something we will never forget. Amy was the calm in the chaos. During moments when our world felt like it was falling apart, she brought peace, reassurance, and a quiet strength that grounded all of us. She treated my dad with incredible dignity and tenderness, speaking to him and caring for him as if he were family. Her presence alone brought comfort — her compassion was felt in every word, every touch, every moment she spent with him, even when things turned for the worse.

This nurse made an extraordinary difference. She carried our family through one of the hardest chapters of our lives. Her compassion, skill, humanity, and unwavering dedication reflect the absolute best of nursing. She did not just care for a patient — she cared for a family in crisis. She gave us hope when we had very little. She helped lay the foundation for the miracle we’ve been blessed to witness today.

We recognize her for her exceptional care, her heartfelt compassion, and the way she forever changed our family’s story. She is the kind of nurse who leaves a lifelong impact, and she is so deserving of this recognition.