Chris' Eulogy for Zachary

Zachary Rumsey was conceived out of love and born on Groundhog Day 2007. He was literally born in a blizzard of 15 plus inches of snow. The feeling of joy and love the first time I laid eyes on him and held him was indescribable. We were now a beautiful family of four and Sophie.

Time went on and Zachary got older. He was an early eater, liking all forms of fruit and even cereal. Actually, he ate just about anything you gave him, if Sophie did not get to it first. He walked for the first time at 11 months of age, but was independent far before that.

His great passion was being like his big sister Kristin and playing ball. Zachary was also extremely skilled with anything involving fine motor skills. He loved school, enjoying most of all his teachers and kissing all the little girls.

He loved his mommy very much, running around the house saying mommy, mommy, mommy and his sister Kristin.

My time with Zachary was rich and rewarding. From February through June of this year I spent every waking hour with him. We enjoyed going to the library and picking out books, many involving Elmo. We went to the zoo and visited the animals frequently. He enjoyed petting the goats and sheep. We took walks along Presque Isle Peninsula (the beach) and walked in the sand. I pushed him in the swing out back most often and enjoyed playing ball with him.

We went to breakfast most often to Wegmans. We both had muffins, although he usually ate the one I picked out for myself. He was a stinker. We were both early risers as opposed to Mom and Kristin who were night owls and late sleepers.

In closing, Zachary loved everything. He loved everything and everybody. He had a heart of gold. I always thought of it as a true privilege and pleasure to be his dad.

I will always hold him close to my heart and will be yearning for the day when I come home and he gives me lots of lovies once more.