I want to hope that all whether knowing Zachary or not will take the time to place their thoughts towards the love of life. I at most of mine own life lived at the edge, any one who had partied with me partied high. Never had I dreamed that the name on another head stone would be one of mine. Three of me have not lived the years I have. This isn't right, Please, lets be responsible, there is no way to be perfect for all, we can live to be conciderate for those who are next to us. I would have loved to know each and every one of you. I also hope to see any and all of you through life. Just because you've not seen me in a boat with Zach or I wasn't at Zach's wresting conferences doesn't mean I am not part of his life. I know by meeting some of you how my son has shared with you as I would, I am my son's pappa. I love him. I now see how many of you love him as well. Please let us remember to seek life. Lets be responsible as our parents have taught us. Its not what we can get out of life, its what we can give to life. Many of our ancesters have fought so far for us to have the right to live. Lets live. I hope to know that you will find your place to give to your community, rather than to expect to recieve. Please Love yourseelf.
This is the best way that I know to reach all Zach's friends .... lets make some more memories by meeting at his church on Sunday 2/22 at the Rock Church 4730 Tremont Ave. Davenport at 10am. Just wear blue jeans and sweatshirts - I will be wearing Zach's shirt..... in his honor. I promise you it will be a positive experience for you just like it was for him. We love you all and we so much appreciate the love and support from all of you and especially the help in getting everything ready for the funeral (you know who you are). My son was an awesome person and obviously he touched a lot of lives other than just his immediate family. All of you are always welcome to come to Zach's house and I would love to see you and talk to you anytime, our door is always open. Don't forget to watch your friends & family. Keep them safe and say "I love you" every chance you get - you never know when it might be the last time you see them.
hey you. i wanted to write on here today because it's valentine's day. i remember valentine's day of 06 like it was yesterday. we were dating, and every morning nicole and her mom took you to school. the morning of valentine's day you surprised me by stopping over before school and giving me a gift. you gave me a big red teddy bear that i named osnuggles, haha, because of your middle name (you are so proud of your middle name) a rose, and my favorite, a silver heart necklace that i wear today. my mom thought it was so cute, she took a picture of us at my front door. later that day, after wrestling practice, you came over to my house. my mom went and picked you up while i stayed at home. mean while i was getting together a surprise for you. when you came down my steps there were rose petals leading into my living room where i stood there with a big sign that read "turnabout?" and you go "of course!" and i was so happy. i will never forget that day, or any memory i have of you for that matter. so today is bittersweet for me. i'll be going down to your house in a bit to leave a teddy bear and rose in your room, i think you'll pass on the silver heart necklace :) haha. i miss you so much zach. i have so much love for you. happy valentine's day sweetheart. <33
love always and forever,
kaitlin nicole johnson.
