Always remembering your smile  / Cretia Ussery (local sports writer )
Zach was a joy to write about. He always had a smile on the football sidelines. I enjoyed watching him play and could tell by the look in his eye when he was about to do something really great on the football field. He had me take a picture of him and his buddy Luke one day when I was taking sports pictures. I sent it too him and he later thanked me and told me that the picture was great. Thanks Zach for the memories. Close

hey / Cybil Davis (friend of whitney )
zach u were an amazin person and i wish i could still talk 2 u i miss u and whitney is like my sis. Close

thinking about him on his birthday  / Brittney Rose (Friend)

it still doesnt seem right that zach is gone... of all people it just doesnt seem real... we didnt hang out alot outside of school just every once in a while when he wanted me to sneak him out or we wud all go to the creek or backroading... i do remember late night phone calls and crazy voicemails... i could talk to him about anything and even tho he had those smart remarks he made me laugh... he was a great guy and if he were here im sure we'd all be celebrating his birthday right now... either at one of his friends' house or in a field.... i miss him alot and i know his close friends do to because just the other night wen i was hanging with caleb and bobby they brought him up... ill never forget him and i hope we all see him soon. i know i cant wait to see that big smile again and hear that great laugh.....

 

                                                   all my love...

                                                              Brittney Rose

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im friends with ur sis  / Jarica Maggard (none)
hey! i dont kno u all that well...but i remember me and u have talked a couple of times. im real  good friends with ur lil sis whitney and she talks bout u a lot so it felt like i kinda knew a lil better..! i wish we could of got to know each other a lil more well...u are greatly missed! hope to see u up top...not any time soon though.. Close

hey man  / Melvin Campbell (best friend )
hey man its been a year i cant belive it...well i miss you vey much and you will never be forgottn. well i hope your having fun up their well...i cant wait to get home and see you..well you ride them bulls buddy..love ya p.s we got lost last night trying to find you grave.lol Close

my big bro was great !!!!  / Whitney Clinton (his little sis )

Im whitney but most ppl no me as zachs lil sis! Zach was great.. ya we got in a couple of fights her and there but we loved each other so much!he helped me with all my problems ! he took me places and helped me bug mom cuz it was just really funny! when i was in a bad mood he always new how to make me laugh. one day i had a friend over so he came in my room and started yodiling in my music player it was funny! zach was so nice to every one and stood up for ppl who was gettin bullied! if someone needed help zach would be the first one there to help out...at the rodeo it was so hard to watch him get hurt like that i kept askin y him and every one said it would be ok but when i found out he was gone it felt like i couldnt live life with out him but i no he is always with me helpin me get through life ! when im sad i look up in heavon and just talk to him and it feels like he is talkin back... i want to be just like my brother he was my hero !!

                  love ur lil sis!!! i miss u with all my heart

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to you zach  / Kyle Sellers (Bullriding partner )
hey buddy your probally up there riding with lane frost and my cousin we all love and miss ya more everyday i always think of ya it doesnt matter where iam at i hope your family is doin better and i will always pray for them no matter what i ride for you every bull i get on and i get mad at myself if i buck off cuz i feel like i let you down but i promise i will cover my next bull no matter what happens and cody is done riding now cuz he promised his mom that he would quit but yea we all love you and miss you and always thinkin about you everytime love ya and keep gettin on and barin down up there buddy cuz you wont get hurt up there and i will try to bare down down here and hopefully not get hurt god bless love ya bye Close

Messed the cheer up!!  / Whitney Dampier (His sister whitney )
Zach clinton And I didnt know eachother that well.But Me and his sister are very close.We were on the cheerleading team together.And she allways was talking about her brother.And I remember at one game we had in Willow.Zach came and was making faces at his sister and I.And Me and whitney Started laughing and messed up the whole cheer..It was great,Ill miss zach. Every time I watch the movie 8seconds I think of him and cry. When his sister whitney came over 3 weeks after his death.We had a great time.We all got in our cowgirl clothes and were dancing to taylor swift.We dedicated the dance to her brother.And man we looked good in cow girl clothes..Me and brooke and Whitney are doing it at the talent show this year.Whitney Clinton talked about her brother getting her a cowgilr hat. =[

-I love you whitney
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Remembering Zach  / Ryan Kornegay (fellow bullrider )

Hello my name is Ryan Kornegay a friend and fellow bullrider of Zach,

The I met Zach was about 2 years ago and he always greeted people with a smile and always was there to help someone that was in need wether it was at a rodeo helping someone out with bullrideing or even giveing tips about bullrideing to some new comer to the sport and he always no matter who it was asked how we were doing or greeted us with a smile, when I first heard about what happend it tore my heart into knowing that he was so young so full of life and always so cheerful about everything we will all miss him this next year and I can't speak for other riders but I myself will be rideing for him this next year everytime I get on that bull it will be for Zach we will miss him.

sincerly with heart felt, Ryan Kornegay

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zach's smile  / Kim Ivins (aunt)

My life was short
but full fo purpose
 My smile the sort
that was never just on the surface
  
 It went all the way
 to my heart and yours
 when i looked at you to say
 what's up, hello, or more 
 

 my wish for you is to 
 remember me and smile
 the sort of smile i would
 return to you if i were there
 
 
 
 zach brought a smile to my face 
 each and every time i was around him.
 i miss him, my whole family misses him.
 we love you zach !
 
 love aunt kim, uncle dave gabe and ben.

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Life is short like an 8 second ride  / Sunny Schulz (Aunt)

"Life is short, like an 8 second ride"


Life can be very short
I have no reasons to explain why
You think life goes by slowly
But don't let it pass you by
In high school all you want to do is grow up
And live life in the fast lane
But in the end even if you had one more day
Your loved ones would still experience the pain
I know if Zach were here today
With that smile on his face
He'd say don't live life just like mine
But live a constant pace
We will truly miss him
His loyalty and his charm
But he would be the first to tell you "Cowboy Up"
And that life must go on
So when you think about him
Look up towards the sky
Because he should be remembered 
Like the stars that sparkle in his eyes
He took a piece of many hearts
Sitting in this room
And I know the last thing on his mind
Was that he could pass this soon
So let Zach be a constant reminder
And swallow your fears and your pride
Because life can be very short 
Like an 8 second ride!
Wrote by Mr. Hutsell

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