Zack’s mother was his hero. His father died when he was seven and his brother was five. His mother had worked full-time as an accountant and then did bookkeeping for several businesses in Hamilton. Between what Social Security paid and her job, they lived comfortably but with no extras. His mother had made sure they had the necessities, but more importantly, she spent time with her sons. Sunday was family day, and after church each Sunday, they spent time together. Sometimes they went for drives, and sometimes they played games at home. Sometimes they went to the lake and swam, and sometimes they would explore new places in the mountains.
He had several aunts and uncles, and they also made sure to spend time with Zack and his brother, Jake. Zack had loved being an older brother. Even in
