In Remembrance of Zachary Simons

He was born on May 25, 2006, and living in Upstate, NY. Zachary was currently an 11th grader enrolled in homeschooling. 

Zachary loved basketball and was an avid L.A. Lakers fan. His second favorite sport was Football and he was a Packers fan. He also enjoyed expressing his artistic and creative side through painting, drawing, and graffiti & abstract art. As any teenager, he loved gaming, especially NBA2K, and playing pool with his sister, and friends. He loved walking and biking around with his friends, and fishing & camping with friends and family. He started his own culinary kitchen, in our kitchen. Gordon Ramsay was his all time favorite to learn from. He also had a love for animals, especially his fur family at home.

Zachary was deeply loved by his parents, sisters, family, and friends. He is a son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, and loyal friend. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. He is remembered for his fun and caring personality, his big bright smile that would light up a room, his contagious laugh, those blue eyes & curly hair, and most of all, his huge heart & love for everyone.

Zachary’s untimely passing should not be in vain. If anything should come of this tragedy, it is awareness. It should be a lesson…a lesson to be kind… be kind to your friend, to your classmate, to your student…be kind to all. Befriend the kid who struggles, the one that sits alone, the one that you feel is “different.” Stick up for someone even if it means you will fall too. Parents…talk with your children about being kind, as it starts at home. The smallest amount of kindness and caring can mean the difference in the world of a child. Just a simple smile can bring brightness, even in the darkest of times. For those struggling, please know there is always someone who loves you, and someone is always listening!