Zachary James Cook

The kids liked reading the material too. They were so touched, as only middle schoolers can be—and they related, of course.

Zach is famous everywhere. What a smile in his school photo.

I sent the other shirts, etc. the great bracelets that the kids adore, to the high school teachers who were grateful to get them—Mr. Campbell, Ms. Hilley, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Hume, etc.

How are YOU, dear friend?
We think of you always, you know that—and prayers always going your way.

This doesn’t get easier, but somehow we get a little tougher. Some days it’s 2 steps forward and one back.

Love you lots,

Kay

My name is Megan Windsor and my son died on November 8^th 2006 I make sure I light candles for everyone that I can on that day. Today I found your son web site and I find that he went to High Wycombe in England that is where I lived and went to school as did my husband. My son died in Northampton England. But I live here in Chicago IL.  I am going to High Wycombe next week for a visit to see a friend and family I will take a picture in my heart for you. I truly know what its like to lose a son. I will keep you in my prayers. Megan Windsor

We did not know Zach...but our hearts were deeply impacted by this accident as if we did.  On October 8th, exactly one month before the day that rocked your world, our world was similarly rocked when my niece, Anna, age 15, was one of three teens killed in a car accident in Missouri.

We were back in Altus, trying to walk forward with our own shattered hearts when we heard your news.  It reopened the wounds that had just begun the slow healing process.

As our families continue to walk this grief road, I pray that we will hold tight to the memories of their laughter as we live our lives in ways that will bring honor to their memory and eagerly await the day when we will be reunited with them in Heaven.  Our hearts will be healed...but it will take much time and many tears...

(((hugs))) and prayers,

Shirley

Christa,

I can't even express how sorry I am that this happened. Zach was one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met and he is deeply missed by everyone. When I spent time with your family, you treated me like I was part of yours and I became extremely close with your two sons. Zach was like my little brother and I couldn't stop crying when I heard what had happened. I can't imagine what you're going through but just know that you did an amazing job raising him and he is in a better place now, watching over all of us with that big smile still on his face. My condolences go out to you and your entire family. Alex and I talk everyday and I'm planning to come visit AZ in March when you and your family are there. I hope to see you soon and I hope you're doing well. As I write this I have tears pouring down my face because I know how kind, gracious and loving your family is and it's heartbreaking that something like this happened, but God needed Zach for a reason that day. You and your family are in my prayers.