I'm so sorry that u lost your son..No words can bring any1 back...My heart goes out to all the family and friends that knew him..I'm sorry once again .. love Rio xx R.I.P Zack x x
Hey guys, haven't talked to you in awhile since moving up here to Ohio, it's o.k. here, already got pulled over by a trooper, could have swore it was Dave!! I was speeding....but the funny thing was there was an accident that happened up ahead....a guy side swiped another truck, kinda like the one I was driving....so I kinda tend to think that it was Zack watching out for one of his fellow cop buddies!! Let me know if you all need anything, lots of love to your family!
Mike
TO MY DEAR NIECE, NEPHEW AND GREAT NEPHEW / AUNT NANCY UNCLE PAUL (AUNT & UNCLE ) MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL. I ONLY GOT TO SEE ZACK A FEW TIMES BUT I LOVED HIM VERY MUCH. I KNOW HE IS WAITING IN HEAVEN FOR YOU. LOVE ALWAYS. AUNT NANCY AND UNCLE PAUL. P.S. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON!!!!!
Thinking of you all!! / Annette Holmes (friend of family ) We were brought together because of our children 5 years ago. There are so many memories of all of you that I hold deep in my heart. Thank you all for being part of my families life. Zackery is a vibrant and energetic young boy whom my family and I remember daily. Zackery always smiled; even when he was being mischieveous. That is one of the things that I learned from Zack....no matter what the circumstances may be "SMILE" They will never know if you really "did it" or if you are just happy!! He taught us to live life to the fullest. Zack kept us on our toes, and we love him dearly!! Kids are some of the best parts of growing up...we can still be kids at heart when we are with them. Zack showed us this often. Our memories are full of fun, smiles and orange goggles....Love you Zack!!!! Tina, David and Jacob please know that we are here for you if you need us. Our lives may be busy, but we will do all we can to make sure you are part of it for years to come. Sincerely,Annette, Kent, Dendreck and Zachary Holmes
Gone to Heaven to help prepare a place for us / Brian, Tricia, Adam And Rachael Bearns (Aunt, Uncle and cousins )
Even though Zack's in Heaven he will forever be remembered here with us. We can rest assured he is with God and lots of family of other loved one's and friends. He had such an enthusiaism and excitement for life. I believe he had more fun in almost 7 years of life than I have had in 31. He saw things in a different perspective than any other child I've known. I believe he always saw the good in everything and everyone. Zack loved his family and cousin's and he loved church. I can only think that he is in heaven now climbing, running, and playing. Never getting tired or even falling to get a scratch. He is probably alot like Zachaus climbing trees and being told by God to come down ; ) I know someday soon we will see him again, I can't wait to rub his little fuzz head again..... We Love you Bud.... Love you all!!!!!!
LOVE TO ALL / Mary Moore (Aunt) I only wish I could have had more time with little Zack. I regret that I didn't. This just shows how short life really is. Don't take it for granted. Love everyone and cherish every moment with them. I will remember Zack as happy, proud, and full of energy and I mean FULL. Zack was the world to some and will be remebered by all. We love you.
Forever missed / Leslie Morris (friend) Words cannot express the sympathy I have for your family's loss. I cannot even begin to image what you all have been going through. I know that I will miss Zack coming into our Nursing office to get candy, preferably chocolate! I will always treasure the memory of our paddle boat ride down at Pennyrile Park. I will always be here if you need to talk or VENT!
I can Only Imagine / Mom (mom) I can only imagine what it will be like When I walk by your side I can only imagine what my eyes will see When your face is before me I can only imagine
(Chorus next) Surrounded by your glory What will my heart feel? Will I dance for you Jesus? Or in awe of you be still? Will I stand in your presence? Or to my knees will I fall? Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all? I can only imagine I can only imagine
I can only imagine when that day comes And I find myself standing in the Son I can only imagine when all I will do Is forever, forever worship you I can only imagine I can only imagine
(chorus 2x)
I can only imagine When all I will do Is forever, forever worship you I can only imagine
We thought about you yesterday and the days before that too
We think of you in silence We often speak your name
All we have are memories and a picture in a frame
Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part
God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts
Please except my deepest condolences for the loss of your precious son. Our boys left us only 6 days apart. Thank you for visiting Brandons web-site. It means so much to me. I think making these memorial sites for them was one of the nicest things we could have done for them. I wish I had the perfect words to help ease your pain but only God can help us there as you already know. Just know that I care and I'm here if you ever need to talk. I know the pain and devastation you feel. This will never be an easy walk. I just ask God everyday to help us threw it
My little boy / David (father)
Zack, you are the center of our family. You were always demanding attention and always smiling and full of energy, as I know you are right now. I will see you again and will always cherish the beautiful memories you gave all of us. Zack, I love you.
It just doesn't make sense / Mommy
It just doesn't make sense to me why God would take an innocent little 6 year old boy. How can it be that on the morning of 7-16-06 we were at church worshiping the very same God that took you to Heaven that evening??
It just doesn't make sense how I couldn't see the signs. You were asking me questions about dying.. Why didn't I pick up on them?
It just doesn't make sense how our dogs and cat can still be here but you can't.
It just doesn't make sense how your bicycle can still be in the garage but you can't be here to ride it.
It just doesn't make sense how some parents treat their children like something they would wipe off the bottom of their shoe and how so many of us would cut off both of our arms and legs just to have our kids back.
It just doesn't make sense how life can go on after such a traumatic loss.
It just doesn't make sense right now. One day when we enter the gates of Paradise we won't care what didn't make sense down here on earth.
I'm looking forward to that day when you meet me at the gate take my hand and we walk hand in hand into eternity.
I love you my sweet little boy.
why?/ Mommy
why? why? why??? Why did you have to go? Why did you get out of bed that night and come downstairs? why did you have to die? why did God want you when you were only 6 years old? why do we have to live like this every single day for the rest of our lives? why? why? why? why does your big brother have to grow up without you? why do we have to wait so long for Jesus to come back or for him to take us home to Heaven? Why? Why? Why?
I love you so much my heart bursts. I want to give you "bigger bigger hugs" and "movie star kisses". I love you and always will.
Love,
mommy
Memories/ Mommy
Tonight is another sleepless night. I went to sleep with you on my mind and woke up with you on my mind. I lay awake and all I can think of is you. Memories flood my mind. Memories of laughter, smiles, hugs, kisses, good times.
One day there will be no more sleepless nights. I dream of Heaven and living in the Glory of God with you forever.
Good night my sweet little boy. Your mommy loves you now and forever.
I never met you but I 'know' you / Dallas Hoskins (friend of his Mommy and Daddy )
Hi Zach.
I don't know you but I think we have alot in common. I spent the last 4 days with your Mommy and Daddy at the Law Enforcement Summit in Ridcrest, NC. They said I reminded them alot of you. (Must be because we both love Jesus, love to sing, love the swings, are helpful, and sometimes get in trouble) I sure do love your Mommy and Daddy. They taught me alot about Jesus and also about stranger danger, gun safety and lots of other things. I kept them pretty busy for you with lots of hugs too. You were sure blessed to have parents like them. All the kids at the summit love them too. Zachary, I am sure we will meet someday. I look forward to that. After I see Jesus, you can show me around and then we can go swing. We will probably be good buds. My Dad and Mom really love your parents too. I will be sure and give them hugs when I see them again.
Love, Dallas Hoskins (Cindy and Stephen too)
Christmas poem / Mommy WE'RE ALL JUST CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
~ by Christine Ross in memory of Lucas Christopher Ross 1979 - 2001
We're all just Christmas presents Underneath the Christmas tree. Waiting to be opened. Waiting finally to be free.
The Christmas tree is heaven Where unwrapped presents go. The ornaments are angels Watching over us below.
The star atop the Christmas tree Is the one who made it all. The one who unwraps presents And gives that final call.
But some are unwrapped way too soon Their paper ripped and torn. They leave behind an empty box While other presents morn.
The presents beg the star above To fill the box that was unwrapped. The star reminds the presents.... "The ornaments can not come back."
"Just look above into the tree And see their brilliant shine. No more will they be broken. You'll see them when it's time."
The presents somehow understand.... The ornaments are finally home. They've earned their place upon the tree. In the empty box they don't belong.
If not for Christmas ornaments, If not for the star above. The presents would have nowhere To feel the ornaments love.
So we'll remain beneath the tree Until we're unwrapped by the star. And leave behind our empty box To go where our ornaments are.
So when you see a Christmas tree. Think of all it represents. Heaven, Angels, God above And those who wait beneath the branch.
The Christmas tree is heaven And the presents are those below And the ornaments are our angels And the star is the one who knows.
Please visit this site to see our friends son, Houston, playing the drums as a tribute to his big brother Michael, our son Zack, and some other children that were taken from our lives way to soon and for reasons we cannot understand.
Happy 9th Birthday Zack. WE know that birthdays must be so much better in Heaven with Jesus. We love you and miss you. We wish you were here to hug and kiss. We are going to the water park again this year because we know that's where you would want to go. We will be thinking of you and your big smile and your laughter. Jacob loves you very much and he will go down the water slides for you.
Happy Birthday in Heaven Zack!!
Love, Mommy, Daddy & Jacob
I love you Zack / Mommy
I used to think this poem was for lovers. Now I have a much different view of it. I love you Zack.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..." by Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace. I love thee to the level of everyday's Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise. I love thee with a passion put to use In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith. I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost saints, --- I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life! --- and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death.
I miss you / David Tomlinson (Daddy)
I miss you so much, Zack. We came to see you and it was the first time in al ong time I have been there. I am sorry Zack. My soul is empty without your hugs and kisses. I miss you riding your bike, running and screaming through the house. I wanted you to know we bought a house next to you. I am not comfortable there, yet. I am lost without you here. Jacob and mommy miss you and I know I have to be strong for them, but I hurt more and more everyday knowing the mistake I made. You always made us laugh. Our family is not the same without you, buddy. I know you there at the cemetary the other day. When I started crying, a little bird landed in the tree and started singing to us. You came to me one night and told me not to cry that you were okay. I do know you are with God and that helps, but I want you here so I can hold you and smell you and tell you how much I love you just like I did that night before I went to work. I can't stop the hurt Zack, I need you, I need to see you again and tell you I am sorry. My love grows everyday for you, mommy and Jacob. This summer is harder than any because I see you on the ball field, at the water parks, climbing trees and then I come back to reality and know it is not you. I love and miss you and can not wait to come home to be with you and our lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Daddy's don't love thier kids every now and then it's a love without end. My love will never end for you Zack nor will it end for Jacob and mommy, I promise you that Zack. I love and miss you more than words can ever say.
When a Child Dies..... / Debra Regan Clint's Mom (another angel's mom )
To die one's self is a thing that must be easy, and light of consequence;
But to lose a part of one's self-- well we know how deep that pang goes,
we who have suffered that disaster, received that wound which cannot heal....
It is one of the mysteries of our nature that a man, all unprepared can receive a thunder-stroke like that and live.
It will take mind and memory months and possibly years to gather together the details and thus learn and know the whole extent of the loss.
-Mark Twain, 1888, on the death of his daughter, Suzy Clemens
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