Head Football Coach Ronnie Gage described Zachary as well-liked and always in a good mood, and regarded by fellow players as a wonderful teammate who was a strong competitor with a passion for life.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Remembering Zach
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Zach was the guy everyone wanted to be. Kind, popular, talented, loved, and humble. He was the kind of guy no one ever had anything bad to say about him. He had tons of friends and no enemies. He was a talented athlete but very humble about it. He was loved by many and will be miss by all and never forgotten.
ReplyDeleteRIP Zach
We cannot explain why bad things happen to good people. Know he is smiling down and stay strong.
My heart and prayers go out to all those effected with this sudden death. It is always hard to loose someone. I'm praying for Zach's family and friends as well as his hometown and college. I know how much losing someone (especially being this young) can affect everyone especially in small communities. Take things one day at a time. Know he is in a better place and realize how many lives he was able to touch in his short time here.
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Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief; don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
My heart breaks for the family and friends who are touched by the sudden loss of Zach. May our Father in Heaven give peace and understanding to each and everyone touched by this young man.
ReplyDeleteHELP ME, Written by a Covenant House Kid:
Help me, Dear Lord as I travel towards You. There are many detours which will try to distract me away from You.
Help me as I travel my path to Cherish me parents You gave me.
Help me to do my best in all my endeavors whether I may win or lose. Help me to never lose hope though there may be difficult times.
Help me to choose good friends.
Help me to choose the right mate, so that I may have a happy family someday.
Help me, though I may fall, to continue on my journey towards You Help me, Dear Lord I want so much to be with you. Amen
May our Lord in Heaven comfort the young Men who were with Zach as he went to meet our Lord. May the one who passes all understanding give peace, strength, understanding and surround each and every friend and family member with his grace. God needed Zach home to be with him and may his passing bring love, peace and understanding and honor to a wonderful soul who touched so many during his brief life on earth.
God be with each of your during these next days, weeks and honor Zach in everything you do.
Everytime I saw Zach he always had the biggest grin on his face! He truely loved life! He was by far one of the nicest guys I've ever met, and I'm sure everyone else would say the same. He was the type of guy that when you were around him, you were always in a good mood! He just made you smile like no one else could..He was an amazing friend! He will forever be forgotten! My heart goes out to his sisters and parents, we love y'all and are here for y'all! Keep your faith in God and he will give you strength! God Bless..We love y'all!!
ReplyDeleteI have wonderful memories with Zach since we attended school together Pre-K - 12 grades. He was always the cool guy with out even trying. In kindergarten I remember all of us girls chasing after him on the playground we tried to deny it, but we all thought he was so cute! I remember in first grade he tattled on my for sticking up my middle finger haha(I swear I didn't know what it meant!!). I remember cheering him on at all of our sporting events. I remember dancing with him at dances, watching movies together at friends houses (Zach always had the best movies!), I remember his delicious carrot cake he made in Mrs. Sturms class. I remember driving around in the red truck trying to get the C.B. radio to work and singing Garth Brooks, Tom Petty, The Toadies, and so much more.
ReplyDeleteHe was an amazing friend. I am lucky to have known him and I will miss him very much!
As a parent of several children a Valley View I got to witness at first hand the class this young had as he competed against our boys. I remeber the effort he showed after he broke his ankle & how he fought through the pain during that basketball season. On the football field one night in V V i think it took our entire team just to tackle this young man. In life as in sport it seem that you just couldn't keep this guy down. I was an admireer of his athletic skil & I bet if I had known him personally I would have been just as impressed. God Bless Zach & His wonderful family. I lost a brother over 20 years ago & while the pain never goes away they can take comfort in knowing that he was not just loved by his blood bot also a community.
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I remember watching zach playing football and basketball all through high school and wow i desire to be just like him...i am still in high school and walking through those halls this week ,seeing those teachers and falculty that taught zach, has been really hard.. no one can ever forget the way he treated everyone with respect and how there was always a smile coming from him(nor does anyone want to forget)..Our Lord has prepared a special place for him and we know he is smiling down on us!!
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I have a Fifth grader at Muenster ISD Zachary Klement and he shared stories with me about Zach that was very touching. He said he remembers Zach reading to him in Second and Third Grade. Zach really touched many peoples lives and was such a wonderful person. Zach I guess you could say was his roll model. Every time he would see him around town my son just loved talking to him. Zach always made a point to stop and talk with him. We will miss him!
ReplyDeleteGod be with each of you during this difficult time. Just remember Zach is smiling down on all of us now!
Zach touched so many lives...he was an amazing person and was a true role model in all aspects of the word...I teach at Muenster and this week has been so hard for all the students from pre-k on up...not to mention his teachers....my prayers are for you Bubba, Jill, Tara and Hillary...you are all amazing and I know Zach is smiling down and is so proud of you all...You will always be in my prayers...
ReplyDeleteZach taught us that, every day, it matters how we live. We can honor him today if we live life the way he lived it.
ReplyDeleteI don't have the right words but I do know Zach was an awesome kid... With awesome parents & awesome sisters... great Family... guys hang in there. We are praying for you all as well as all friends & family. God will never give us more than we can handle even though at times it seems we can not go on.. I know it is hard for you now & will be harder tomorrow & even harder later but it does stop hurting some.. We will never forget Zach & will hold you all close in our hearts......I know we buried zack today but we will not bury his memories....
ReplyDeleteI finally decided to post some things here. Words cannot describe how I felt the day I heard new that my teamate, classmate, and best friend passed away far too soon. Zach was a TEAM player it was never I am Zach I am Great. Ill never forget Playing footbal with him especially whenever we were on the playground in our elemntary days and NOBODY wanted to be second pick because Zach was ALWAYS first pick and he NEVER lost. Stripping Down to our boxers and running across the Red River just to pee in Oklahoma, Playing Hardcore water basketball where you felt more sore afterwards than you did your first day of full pads, I could go on and on of all the memories I have of a man I have known my whole life. Its been a tough journey but I have faith in God and now in Zach so everything will work out alright. I know that the memories of Zach will never die we need to keep them alive. I hope that people continue to post on here allowing those that dont know him love him the way that all of us do. I can never say this enough and everytime I say it, I mean it. I Love You Zach. Ill see you around bud this world aint the same without you but we'll make it work, we always do.
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ReplyDeleteWhen tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It almost seemed impossible
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you.
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?"
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
Just want Zach's family to know you're in our family's prayers. Words fall so short of expressing what is in our hearts. Our thoughts are with you during this unbelievably painful time. May the coming days be filled with peace and may you continue to feel the joy and love of Zach's life.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, the Pettit's (Jess, Sandra, Preston & Megan), Dallas TX, an Austin College family
Just searching the internet and happened to find this about Zach. He was a great guy and I have many memories of him. Just want his family to know that everyone wishes the best for them in yet a very difficult time. God Bless Zach and his family.
ReplyDeleteStill think of Zach..and rarely get to see his family...but his memory is alive with many many people...and he is missed...Ted
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