I want to write in today to talk about a friend of mine that was portrayed in the wrong light in your Nov. 25 newspaper.
Zach England was a friend of mine, as well as anyone who ever met him. My wife and I have many memories of time we have spent with Zach over the years, and when I read your article, I had to read it again because this didn't even remotely sound like the friend we had grown to know. In fact, this article was completely the opposite.
Zach was a fun-loving guy that knew no strangers. If he entered the room wherever you were at, you'd have to wait your turn to talk to him. He'd be shaking hands and saying, "How the heck are ya?" to every guy that crossed his path whether he knew them or not. He would be putting his arm around the ladies and saying, "How you doing Darlin'?" He had the most contagious smile and laughter that are impossible to forget. He would give you the shirt off his back if he knew you needed it.
Just like his mom wrote in Friday's paper, he has helped many people by being a donor. If he were here today I'm sure he'd be cracking a joke about how he is picking some guy's nose down in Kentucky right now, and we would all be laughing hysterically with him about it.
There was never a dull moment when Zach was around. He made the most of every situation and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was the best friend, brother, father and son anyone could ask for. Zach was absolutely the kind of person that, if I have a son in life, I'd want him to be the kind of person that he was. For everyone who knew him and read the article in the newspaper about his death, they were probably thinking the same thing as I was: That's not the guy we know, and sure not the guy we're going to remember. I'm going to remember the fun-loving guy that made me laugh like no other. We will all miss our good friend and will cherish the days we spent together with the unforgettable Zach England.
