These sweeping cuts have hit all government agencies, including theNational Park Service.
Though not officially announced by the administration, about 1,000 employees were impacted by these layoffs.
According to theAssociated Press, this number has been confirmed by Democratic Senators and House representatives.
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Now, one park ranger is speaking out about his experience.
In it, 41-year-old Gibbs describes himself as heartbroken and completely devastated to have lost my dream job.
I am an oath of office to defend and protect the constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic.
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I am a work evaluation that reads exceeds expectations.'
I am the smiling face that greets you at the front door.
I am a voice for 19 American Indian cultures.
I am the protector of 2500 year old American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds.
I am the defender of your public lands and waters.
I am the toilet scrubber and soap dispenser.
I am the band aid for a skinned knee.
I am the wildflower that brought your student joy.
I am the one who told your child that they belong on this planet.
That their unique gifts and existence matters.
I am tired from weeks of being bullied and censored by billionaires, he writes.
Gibbs was only shown his termination letter upon request, which he revealed said the following when speaking withTODAY.
According to theNational Park Service, education rangers like Gibbs fulfill several roles.
We live in a rural part of America.
There are very few jobs in my field, heshares.
It feels really scary, like we may have to uproot again.
