The community is coming together to remember 16-year-old Zachary Abraham, a junior at Piedmont High School, who tragically lost his life in a car crash on Friday night at Cimarron Road and Northwest Expressway. Zach's family and friends are reflecting on the impact he had on those around him, and a Facebook page created in his memory has quickly filled with heartfelt tributes.

Inspiring Others Through Love and Compassion

A Life Lived with Purpose

Zach's family and friends describe him as a young man who was walking his purpose, even if he didn't realize it. "He was walking his purpose and didn't even realize he was walking it," said Jamie James, a family friend. Zach's gift, as James put it, was the love he shared with everyone he encountered. "Zach's gift that God gave him was love when he got around every person, they felt love," James said.

Compassion and Faith

Many who knew Zach describe him as compassionate, and his family and friends say he was already making a positive impact through his compassion and his faith. "He was just such a wonderful kid who would go out of his way for people," Zachary's cousin Monica Scott added. Zach's aunt, Hepzhi Sam, expressed her pride in being a part of his story, saying, "His story will be told and retold because he made an impact on every person he encountered."

A Lasting Legacy

Zach's family and friends are cherishing the time they had with him and are determined to ensure that his legacy lives on. Chris Abraham, Zach's uncle, says he is thankful for the outpouring of support, and that "it's great to know that he's so loved by everyone." The family is planning a memorial service next Thursday at Faith Church in Oklahoma City, where they will honor Zach's memory and celebrate the life he lived.

Ambitious Dreams and Aspirations

Zach's family and friends describe him as ambitious, with big dreams and plans for the future. "He just had so many plans," Abraham said. "He was a very ambitious kid, it just seemed like he wanted to change the world for the better." Zach's cousin, Monica Scott, echoed this sentiment, saying that he was already making a positive impact through his compassion and faith.

A Community Mourns and Celebrates

The outpouring of support and love for Zach has been overwhelming, with his Facebook page quickly filling with heartfelt tributes. Chris Abraham, Zach's uncle, says that "seeing all his friends makes me happy for him that he had people rooting for him." The community is coming together to remember Zach and to celebrate the life he lived, and the impact he had on those around him.