Reflecting
Posted in Family by: Alisa
Scott and I attended the funeral today for our friend Zach Cox. It has been several years since we’ve talked to Zach and we only met his wife at their wedding reception so we’re a little removed but it was still hard to see his wife grieving and know he was the same age as us. It was so hard to remember what a great guy he was and mourn over the time that we lost being caught up in our own dramas. He was a ray of sunshine. Really outgoing and very fun to be around. Everything was fun with Zach. I’m sad we didn’t spend more time with him when we had the chance.
Zach had some kind of rare heart disease that his wife Asia says could have only been detected if a relative of his had died of the same thing. He was being treated for asthma but it turned out that one of his heart valves was 90 percent blocked and there would have been no way to treat him even if he had gone to the hospital. Apparently it was just his time to go.
As you can imagine this has really started Scott and I to thinking. We really need to seize the day. Zach’s motto was, “Live life to the fullest, it’s all about the ride. If not now, when?” So to celebrate Zach’s life Scott has gone to the skate park.
Every kiss and hug and touch just feels so important right now. There was a point today when they were bringing in the coffin and it was silent except for Asia’s sobs. I thought my heart would tear right out of me and I just held on tight to Scott. I’m going to hold on as tight as I can.
Zach was a good kid will be missed. I wish the best for all of his family especially Asia. All of my best wishes go to Asia.
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:35 am
I cried when I read your posting. I remember Zach. He spent some time at our home with Scott and also worked for Mark for a while. He had the respect and friendship of both Scott and Mark. It is a sad time. He will leave a void.