Zachary Ryan Eckhart

Brad & Joyce,
We just found out about your tragic loss. Our hearts go out to you. May God bless you and comfort you.
Zip and Paula

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. It takes brave men and women to join the fight of protecting one's country, you must be proud of such character. It will be difficult at best as the healing from such a loss begins. As one who underdtands this sorrow, please feel free to contact us at anytime. God Bless.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Eckhart,

Thank you for having the strength and courage to raise this young man. For giving him the determination and sense of pride and responsibility needed to dedicate his life to his country and fellow country men. My children and I thank you.

An Army/Marine Family

Dear Eckhart Family,
We offer our prayers and condolences to your family and friends of Zachary. I am sure he was an exceptional young man. As parents of a VTCC graduate and a recent casualty, we know and feel the emptyness in your life. Our prayers are with you all. Please contact us if we can be of any assistance to you.
Steve, Connie and Drew Mitchell
Parents, Brother of
Captain Seth Mitchell
USMC, Cobra Pilot
KIA Afghanistan 10/26/2009

Wishing you a fair wind and following seas, Ensign. Thank you for your service to our country. May memories of you comfort your family at this difficult time.

To the Eckhart Family,
I thank the Lord for giving us the gift of Zachary…He served all of us in this world well and brought joy, hope and love to those lives he touched. As God’s faithful servant, he truly is enjoying his reward.
May you all celebrate his life in yours hearts with warm smiles and the comfort of love.
Sincerely,
Susan Lynn Pensyl

My heart and prayers go out to this young man's family and friends during this very difficult time. I lost a dear friend at 26 yrs old who flew for Navy and also died during training exercises 11 years ago. May your memories help to comfort you. Godspeed.