August 07, 2017

I was late in hearing about Zach’s passing. I was only able to work with him for a short time. He was always so kind and a wonderful teacher. 
Kimberly Susukida

March 30, 2017

Tom and Joan, We are so sorry for your loss.  Holly’s memory of Zach is a happy one:  When I worked at the Merid./Leb. branch & was demonstrating our “new” ATM, much to the resistance of our customers.  Tom & Zach came up to the bank during a demo; Tom lifted Zach up — Zach wanted to press the buttons — and, to the customers’ amazement, this happy little boy completed the whole transaction with ease!  The best demo ever done.  And he must have been the best son, well-loved.  All best wishes and warm thoughts.  
  Holly List & John Ferranti

March 26, 2017

So sorry Joan and Tom.  Wonderful memories of this sweet little boy.  
 
Rosemarie Christianson

March 23, 2017

I’ll miss the celebration in Pennsylvania of Zach next weekend, but I certainly hope/plan to be at the west coast celebration later in the spring. Zach was a beautiful man. I met him three years ago on an animal tracking adventure in the high desert of California, Cuyama Valley, and I had the privilege to track with him on many (but not enough!!!) adventures. Last year I volunteered with him on some Bird Language workshops at the Rotary Nature Center at Lake Merritt, in Oakland CA. Also, in October 2016, I had the privilege of attending his tracking workshop/training in the Oakland hills for my co-workers and me with City of Oakland Public Works, Environmental Stewardship. I thought he’d be around helping out for many years to come. It really hurts to learn that he’s not coming back to the East Bay. I’ve know him just three years and the pain of his passing is so hard, I can’t imagine the pain that you his family are feeling and those who’ve walked many miles with him on this journey. I offer my thoughts and prayers to you.
 -Deidre Martin

March 23, 2017

I’ll miss the celebration in Pennsylvania of Zach next weekend, but I certainly hope/plan to be at the west coast celebration later in the spring. Zach was a beautiful man. I met him three years ago on an animal tracking adventure in the high desert of California, Cuyama Valley, and I had the privilege to track with him on many (but not enough!!!) adventures. Last year I volunteered with him on some Bird Language workshops at the Rotary Nature Center at Lake Merritt, in Oakland CA. Also, in October 2016, I had the privilege of attending his tracking workshop/training in the Oakland hills for my co-workers and me with City of Oakland Public Works, Environmental Stewardship. I thought he’d be around helping out for many years to come. It really hurts to learn that he’s not coming back to the East Bay. I’ve know him just three years and the pain of his passing is so hard, I can’t imagine the pain that you his family are feeling and those who’ve walked many miles with him on this journey. I offer my thoughts and prayers to you.
 

March 17, 2017

Tom and Joan, words cannot express how so sorry I am for your loss.  I can only keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  Please call if there is anything I can do to help you through this challenging time.  God bless you and your family.  Sam Bressi

March 16, 2017

Tom and Joan- I just learned of Zach’s passing.  What a deeply sad time for you both.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Marta Ream

March 16, 2017

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Zach was the kind of student every teacher wants to have in her classroom – naturally inquizative with a sense of humor for balance.  I know I certainly enjoyed the time he was in my English class at LHS.  May all the good memories help you through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Rosemary Milgate

March 16, 2017

It was with extremely sad hearts that we read of Zach’s passing in todays Lebanon Daily News. Our memories of him were renewed by the news and those memories brought smiles to our faces.  Zach and his pet ferret, rides to LHS with our daughter Jen, and his ever present smile create memories for us of Zach as a fine young man.  We know that you all have abundant memories of your son and brother and we hope that thiose memories can serve to ease the pain of your loss.  Our deepest condolences to all.
Mike and RoseAMarie Kotay
 

March 16, 2017

Joan and Tom:  I want to let you know how sorry and sad I am about Zach.  Have often thought of you since buying your Lebanon house in 1990. I know how it feels to lose a child and all I can offer is my prayers to help you get through this and try to heal.  God bless you and Kate. Linda Brown

March 16, 2017

I’m so very sorry to hear this tragic news. Zach was among my first friends when our family moved to Lebanon in 1984 — he was friendly, welcoming and clever, and was always really kind to me. When I think of my school days, he always comes to mind. To the whole family, again, I’m so very sorry for your terrible loss, and I wish you peace in the sad times ahead. With sadness, Tracey Starr