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Hello im Taylor Gonzalez, I am a 7th grader at Columbia Middle School. I am also in Zach's grade and in his science class. I have known zach since kindergarten, and we have been friends since, and i will always be. I've seen Zach so happy at moments, it just makes me smile because what he has to go through. Zach is never down, he always cheers everyone up. It amazing how much Zach knows, you can ask him almost anything about sports and he will know game dates and scores or ANYTHING. Zach's story has made kids at CMS push themselves, way to go zach and we'll always be there for you : ]
posted by taylor gonzalez on 4/19/08 8:32: AM

Hi, im Calli Germain and i'm a 7th grader at Columbia Middle School. Zach is in my grade, and also is in my Social Studies class. I know i can always go to Zach for anything. He's always there to cheer ANYONE up. Everytime i see Zach he makes me have a smile on my face. Zach will always be my friend, and he I'll always know that he'll be there for me. He's one of my best friends =]
posted by Calli Germain on 4/15/08 7:46: AM

this is a great video. zach is a really nice kid =] he knows how to keep a smile on your face. me and him will always be bestest buddies. =]
posted by Savannah Wittenbrink on 4/15/08 7:38: AM

My name is katelyn and i go to zachs church and school hes really awesome
posted by katelyn on 2/20/08 2:07: PM

I loved the video. I have made it a goal to watch a few everyday until I have watched them all. This is a great way to get to know other familys that I can relate to. Through the videos I get a glimpse into your lives and know that I am not alone.
posted by Christy ~ Meet our Chris on 1/25/08 2:48: PM

My name is Lynsey Wehrenberg. I go to school with Zach and live in the same neighborhood. Zach is a great kid and always keeps you smiling. Zach is a very special person he can memorize every sports stat you give him.
posted by Lynsey on 12/10/07 6:50: PM

hi my names ali venegoni and im a 7th grader at columbia middle school this year i think its great how zach is a part of our all together team i love seeing him happy in the way that wee all are happy..i love it when i feel that excitment of the crowed going wild for zach it makes me have a great feeling inside and im so glad to have a chance to know him and talk to him everyday he really actually inspires me alot thank you so much zach the story on channel five was great!
posted by ali venegoni on 11/17/07 4:01: PM

Zach is an amazing kid. everytime I watch this video it gives me chills. I got to school with zach and I also live right down the road from him. He has come so far. He is such a good kid, everyone loves zach. I love the video on channel 5 it was great.
posted by Katie on 11/15/07 6:53: PM

I'm going to be a freshmen this year and I'm going to miss Zach but I will have many good memories with him and I will always be glad I got to spend time with such and amazing person through baseball and in gym class.
posted by Michael Bequette on 8/01/07 7:36: PM

Hi Kim, Aunt Joyce sent me this site and I just wanted to let you know it is very touching. I agree with you that this world needs help. I enjoyed seeing the pictures. Zach has really grown since the last time I saw him. I'm glad to hear he is doing good. Thanks for the site Love Jeri
posted by Jeri Walker on 7/25/07 3:53: PM

Zach and family, Thank you for sharing your heroic story with so many people.You've definitely given back more than you know. God Bless you and your family always. Jan Whitman (mother of Joe and Jill at CMS)
posted by Jan Whitman on 6/04/07 8:43: AM

Zach and family, Thank you for sharing your heroic story with so many people.You've definitely given back more than you know. God Bless you and your family always. Jan Whitman (mother of Joe and Jill at CMS)
posted by Jan Whitman on 6/04/07 8:42: AM

Zach and family, Thank you for sharing your heroic story with so many people.You've definitely given back more than you know. God Bless you and your family always. Jan Whitman (mother of Joe and Jill at CMS)
posted by Jan Whitman on 6/04/07 8:42: AM

My name is joe whitman and Iam a 7th grader at columbia middle school. Zach your website was very inspiring to try my best at everything I do. thanks for being the manager of our team and making every game enjoyable even when we lost thanks so much
posted by Joe Whitman on 6/04/07 8:31: AM

Hi, my name is Evan Dake and I am going into 7th grade at Columbia Middle School. I go to school with Zach. At the facutly game Zach was the leading scorer, and every time he made one the crowd went crazy. I like how Zach is into sports. You could ask him anything about sports and he would know the awnser. He was also the Manager of the Baseball, Basketball, and Track teams. He always tries to cheer people up. Zach has the most school spirt I have ever. He is at almost every school sporting event. Zach also goes to my church, and is in my sunday school class. I look foreward to seeing Zach in School next year!
posted by Evan Dake on 6/03/07 5:14: PM

Hi, my name is William. Zach was the manager of the 7th and 8th grade basketball teams and i just wanted to say how nice of a kid Zach is and thank him for helping everyone have such a great season. Thanks.
posted by William Pirtle on 6/03/07 3:54: PM

Hi Kim. I did this the other day, but for some reason it didn't appear on the comments.. so I'll try again. Great video. I'm so happy to see that Zach is doing so well. I remember all the frustration you had when he was just starting school. We lost contact for awhile when I moved, but in coming back, one of the first questions I asked was about you and Zach. How delighted I was when I found out that he was doing well. You never gave up and fought so hard for his education. How amazing that the fight paid off. In reading the comments, Zach has truly been an inspiration to so many and that my dear, is a reflection on you. ZACH, you have a lot of support out there.. it's a testament to what a loving family, support of the community and education can do !!! Have a GREAT summer !!!
posted by Anita Flynn on 6/02/07 3:39: PM

This was terrific!!!!!!!!! Zack you seem like a super kis as is my grandson Andrew God Bless you and your family and thanks for the wonderful video
posted by Gramma Donna on 6/02/07 12:45: AM

HI my name is Michael Hunsaker, I am new to the school and I have not spent a lot of time with Zach. The times that I have spent with him was on the track team and he always would tell us updates about the team.Zach was a great help on the track team. He seem like a great guy.
posted by Michael on 6/01/07 6:05: AM

What a wonderful story! I am myself a proud mother of a 3 year old autistic boy named Carter. He is also in the Columbia School District. He is in Mrs. Froess's early childhood education class. He was only in her room for 1 month and is already making progress. I know exactly what you mean about the store and the staring and comments. My son has to have a bottle because of his sensory issues- what a stare I get! Anyway- thanks for the story- it gives me hope! Best Wishes!
posted by Melissa Kalbfleisch on 5/30/07 2:41: PM