Hi, my name is Zach & 4/28/2024 would have been my 27th birthday. I was born 4/28/97. I loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, music, video games, my family and my friends. Sadly on 12/2/11, at just 14 years old, my life as we know it ended. Just like that, I was gone. Many people don't like to talk about why or how, but it has a name. Calling it by its name and talking about it may be our only weapon against preventing it. It's name? Suicide.

Today and everyday, I celebrate the gift of every precious moment I had with my son. I have to. Finding gratitude in the memories of our shared time is one of the few things that helps me heal. His whole family misses him terribly. Life is a gift. Zach was a very giving and caring soul, often donating his last hard earned dollar or sharing kindness with others.

One of the other things that helps me heal is doing something about it. Every day the tragedy of suicide claims more and more of our children, veterans, parents, grandparents, friends and loved ones. Our family decided that part of surviving tragic loss means doing something to create a positive change. We can't do that alone.

Whether you are a survivor of suicide, have suffered the loss of a loved one to suicide or someone who just loves children, we need you.

Please click here for more information and to join us in making a difference for our children today.

Our family hopes that by sharing Zach's personal story, our journey and by reaching out with prevention information and initiatives, then Zach's story may be able to help others. We hope to be a part of what sparks dialog and efforts to collectively fight against this monster we call suicide.