Zach,
Just thinking about you .... like I have done every moment since you left. You and your sisters have never gone too far out of my thoughts at any time but this I didn't see coming. I thought we had so much more time together. Our family has been through hell and back in less than six months and you experienced it as well. All I think about now is the things that we did through life, the good times, the not so great moments, the things we talked about and all the things left undone. I know you love me and you know I love you. "I love you" were the last words we said to each other. Thank God!!!! But there was so much more that needed to be. I have always been so proud of you and just knew you had so many opportunitys ... and you did. But I know I have been blessed, first by being your mother and second by having everyone I know (and alot that I didn't know) tell me how great you are. I knew it, but to hear it from everyone else is awesome and just proves how true it is. I just still can't believe all this .... it's a nightmare and I just want to wake up. I am trying to be positive but I miss you so much it's really difficult. You are so important to me, I miss you, I love you and I am so proud of you for who you are and who you were to other people. I just wanted to tell you that, I'm sure I didn't say it enough before. I'm keeping my head up as best as I can just like you always told me to. I know your watching and I will do my best to always make you proud too.
Love,
MOM
Zachary, you will never be forgotten. I will love you always. As well as your sisters, your mother, your nephews. Please watch over us all. I have your rabbits foot, I'll touch daily. I'm so sorry Zachary that I hadn't been there to help guide you toward being a man. Your loss is felt by so many, I never knew 18 years, 11 months ago, you'd have touched so many hearts. I hope I can get to know some of your friends even as we have had to say so long to you. Well Zach, I have your clock, you know how to get my attention, I have to go for now, I love you.
your pappa
Zach- everyday this gets a little harder. I don't think that's how this is supposed to go. For some reason I can't remember any of the times we fought or disagreed. I can only think of what I'll miss. I love you so much more than I ever would have admitted to you. I remember you drinking up all the pop in my house. One after another like it was going out of style. I know you'll be mad that I said this but I remember taking you to Burger King every day for pokemon toys. I remember you dancing for all my friends at my parties. I was so scared you were going to grow up and move away from me. I still remember begging mom for a sibling. I wanted a sister but hey, you get what you get right. I am so thankful I got 18 yrs of memories but man I wanted so much more. You took a part of me with you when you left, and I'm gonna want that back someday so you better be more careful with it then you were the rest of your stuff. I love you, please help us get through this. Love forever, your big sis.
hey zach rip man i remember me you gus and paige just drove around for no reason and just chilled and we did that for like a week straight.... man i didnt chill with you as much some of the others but man.... good luck up there man...
Peace,
Andrew James O'Rourke
I don't think I had ever seen Zach in more than basketball shorts and a wife-beater. Seeing him in a shirt that covered his arms was a change. That was his style. I knew Zach since he was 8-9(?) and fell in love with him there. He was always cool - even when he was causing trouble. And even though I didn't hang out with him much, except on the deck, or fighting over the music selection, he was a little brother to me. Zach's death was tragic, but not for no reason. His impact on our lives made each one of us a little better, and his death has brought something important to our attention. Do NOT let his message go unheard.
Zach, you will always be in my thoughts and paryers. Watch over your friends and family - guide us in the Grace of God. We love you.
Your (unofficial) sis,
Rachel
