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“Zach I miss you everyday buddy. i always remember being younger and you were so into the army and military. you lived your dream. im so proud of you...Read More »
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1 of 107 | Posted by: Ernst Frederkind - Denver , CO
“Thinking of you Zach on this Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice you made for us defending our country. We're honored to have known a hero so...Read More »
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2 of 107 | Posted by: The Crawley Family
“I just heard of zach's passing a few days ago and am completely shocked to hear the news. I had been in school with Zach since my freshman year I...Read More »
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3 of 107 | Posted by: amberly - albuquerque, NM
“I have not written in one of these due to the disbelief and more than likely denial of what has happened. I am very proud and honored to have known...Read More »
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4 of 107 | Posted by: Ginese R. Vigil And Family
“To the family of Zachary Lovejoy:
Thank you for the priceless gift of your son for this great country. The gift you gave thru him is beyond any other...Read More »
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5 of 107 | Posted by: rod reynolds - columbus, OH
“Our prayers go out to Zachs family during this difficult time. Kaitlin we love you and are praying for you. May Gods loving grace be with you.
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6 of 107 | Posted by: Steven and Jureda Sprouse - SC
“We are so incredibly proud of you, Zach, for making the decision to serve in the Army, and for sacrificing your life in defense of our freedom and...Read More »
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7 of 107 | Posted by: Richard Frederkind & Annie de la Garza - CO
“I loved spending time with Zachary. I have thought of him on several occasions especially during the past few years, as I now have a Three year old...Read More »
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8 of 107 | Posted by: Monica Lopez - Albuquerque , NM
“I greive with the family from a distance because I never had the pleasure of meeting Zach. I have a sincere feeling of loss for any of our fine young...Read More »
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9 of 107 | Posted by: Tom Payne - NM
“To the Family of A Brave Soldier,
My deepest condolences to you family for the loss of this courageous young man. His Bravery will never be...Read More »
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10 of 107 | Posted by: Olga Miranda
“To the Lovejoy Family and to Katilin, Just wanted to Thank your son for serving our country and making the most unselfish act any one could do and...Read More »
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11 of 107 | Posted by: Teri Jinzo - Albuquerque, NM
“There are still some of us here that remember you, Ashley and Zachary like it was yesterday. We are very upset to hear about his passing but we could...Read More »
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12 of 107 | Posted by: Southwest Child Care - NM
“My deepest, condolences go to your family, Terry & Mike and his fiancee, Kaitlin. I have a son in Afghanistan as well, a few years older than...Read More »
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13 of 107 | Posted by: Debra R. Gallegos - Albuquerque, NM
“Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Lovejoy family and his fiance Kaitlan. We did not know Zachary, but have read all of the condolences from family...Read More »
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14 of 107 | Posted by: Bob & Carla Ginn - none
“Zachary, I want to express my appreciation for your service to our great nation and for the extreme sacrifice you gave in your effort to keep us free...Read More »
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15 of 107 | Posted by: Patricia Tode - Albuquerque, NM
“To the Family of Zachary Lovejoy. We are so sorry for the loss of your son.How proud you must be. He must have been a great son.Our Grandson is...Read More »
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16 of 107 | Posted by: Earl and Patsy Hall - Los Lunas, NM
“To the Lovejoy family,
On behalf of my family and my spouse Maj. Jon "Ben" Martinez, of the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division, we offer our prayers...Read More »
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17 of 107 | Posted by: Christine Martinez - Albuquerque, NM
“To Zach's family and friends -- I just want to express mt most sincere sadness at your loss. I don't know Zach, but I want to say thank you for...Read More »
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18 of 107 | Posted by: angela gabaldon
“Our sincere condolences regarding the loss of your son. Tyler took part in the memorial service in Afghanistan for Zachary last weekend. He will...Read More »
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19 of 107 | Posted by: The Andrew Devine Family - PA
“Several of my co-workers' children have served and are still serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea and abroad.
Their sons are our sons. Their...Read More »
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20 of 107 | Posted by: Judy
“My heart goes out to all of Zachary's family and friends. I was one of Zach's afterschool caregivers at Southwest Child Care many years ago. Zach's...Read More »
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21 of 107 | Posted by: Amie (Butler) Shepherd - NM
“As we turned out onto San Antonio today, we watched the procession bringing Zachary home. I felt such pride seeing the amount of respect displayed in...Read More »
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22 of 107 | Posted by: Judi Burkhalter Grant - NM
“To the family of Zachary Lovejoy,
My name is David Gabriel, I'm am currently stationed at Fort Drum, 10th mountain Div. I was in your son's platoon...Read More »
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23 of 107 | Posted by: PFC Gabriel, David - Fort Drum, NY
“Mike you may not remember me I graduated with your sister. Just wanted to express my sympathy at this time of your loss.
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24 of 107 | Posted by: Douglas E Haenni - Springfield, IL
“I didn't know Zach personally, but I knew his mom. She had nothing but love for him, and my heart is still breaking for his family's loss.
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25 of 107 | Posted by: Nicole
“Our condolences to Mike, Terry, and Ashley. We will hold you in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
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26 of 107 | Posted by: J.B. and Chesta Norton - NM
“"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John15:13 Zack I did not know you personally but your efforts had...Read More »
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27 of 107 | Posted by: Larry Seeley - Vietnam Vet
“Lovejoy, you were a great freind I really wish we had keeped in contact, funny how these things come up in the end. All the time we spent together in...Read More »
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28 of 107 | Posted by: Dominic Gonzales - Albuquerque, NM
“A bird this beautiful and colorful was never meant to be caged by this world. We are grateful to have enjoyed his presence while we could. We are...Read More »
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29 of 107 | Posted by: Mukul - Albuquerque
“Zach- I had a real time writing this because I cannot believe you're gone! I'm really going to miss you! My condolences to your family, fiance, and...Read More »
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30 of 107 | Posted by: Kristina - Friend
“Mike and Terri... my memory of Zach is the trip we took to Angel Fire when you and Mike graciously had Dave and I along. Even though it was the first...Read More »
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31 of 107 | Posted by: Trish Romero - Albuquerque, NM
“Lovejoy and i atended Saint John's together, he was just a kid back then. i think he was a 6 or 7 grader and i was either a junior or a senior, but i...Read More »
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32 of 107 | Posted by: Ricky Smith - Fort Worth, TX
“Zach, I only knew you through stories and memories of your mom, but admired and respected you. I doesnt matter that we never actually met because in...Read More »
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33 of 107 | Posted by: Alisha Montoya - Albuquerque, NM
“My Dear Zach. You have brighten up our lives in so many ways that words can not express how much you will be missed. You made our Kaitlin so happy....Read More »
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34 of 107 | Posted by: Dennis and Stephanie Varner Jonesville, SC
“A good man and a great soldier he will be missed. See you in Valhalla brother.
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35 of 107 | Posted by: Dean Saunders - Albuquerque, NM
“Words always seem to fail us at times like these. Memories are shared amongst those who remember you while we find ourselves asking why. Like...Read More »
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36 of 107 | Posted by: Shelby Gordon - Friend
“Zack you had become one of our own. You made Kaitlin very happy and she loves you more than you will ever know. You were the gentleman that we had...Read More »
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37 of 107 | Posted by: Lonnie and Paula Riffey - SC
“Zach. You were a great person. I remember in JROTC whenever I would see you you would always have a smile on your face and the best attitude of...Read More »
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38 of 107 | Posted by: Katrina Griego - Friend
“i didnt know zachary but i just wanted to tell him thank you for your bravery and your honor to our country. your a hero in my book and in faces of...Read More »
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39 of 107 | Posted by: Robert moen
“As a Blue Star Mom, my son is in the Air Force, my other son was in the Coast Guard, my brother is a Marine, as are two of my nephews , (one leaving...Read More »
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40 of 107 | Posted by: Enedina A Miller - Albuquerque, NM
“Zach you were a great person and a great paratrooper. You fought like a man and we respect you for that. You did what very few people in this country...Read More »
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41 of 107 | Posted by: Nathan Green - Albuquerque, NM
“Zach, I will always look back fondly at the time we shared on the wrestling team in high school. As others have already said, your ability to bring a...Read More »
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42 of 107 | Posted by: Trevor Stevens - Stanford, CA
“I had a few classes with Zach at La Cueva, and I remember he was always such a smiling, goofy guy. I love to laugh, and Zach made me laugh quite a...Read More »
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43 of 107 | Posted by: Ladan Dayyani - Albuquerque, NM
“I had a few classes with Zach at La Cueva, and I remember he was always such a smiling, goofy guy. I love to laugh, and Zach made me laugh quite a...Read More »
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44 of 107 | Posted by: Ladan Dayyani - Albuquerque, NM
“zach,
u will b so missed! i remember all the times at work when we would talk bout girls and i would get so mad at you! then you would have a great...Read More »
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45 of 107 | Posted by: melissa - NM - friend
“Zach,
You may not know this, but you had honestly become like an older brother to me. In the time we got to know eachother, you had helped me in so...Read More »
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46 of 107 | Posted by: Chris Barr - albuquerque, NM
“Lovejoy, you will be missed very much. You touched so many people, you always put a smile on my face and many others. Thank you for being so brave...Read More »
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47 of 107 | Posted by: Molly Thienel - Albuquerque, NM
“Zachary George Lovejoy,
You were a fantastic man. I feel blessed an honored to have known you. You were the happiest, sweetest, most honest person I...Read More »
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48 of 107 | Posted by: Logan radcliff - albuquerque, NM
“" My condolence to your family... I worked with Zach at Smith's he was a hard worker. He always had a smile on his face, he always was good to the...Read More »
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49 of 107 | Posted by: Tiffany Serbin
“zach, i will always remember being in class together and you cracking jokes with a big smile on your face. you were always such a happy person. thank...Read More »
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50 of 107 | Posted by: Kaelee Wilson - classmate
“Terri and Mike and Ashley...our hearts and prayers are with you! Zach was one of a kind! A true and previous person. We have so many great memories...Read More »
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51 of 107 | Posted by: Betsy & Charlie Patterson - NM
“Dear Zach - You wanted this so much, worked very hard to achieve it and made your dream come true - and I am so very proud of you. I am also so very...Read More »
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52 of 107 | Posted by: Aunt Laurie and Evan
“I would like to remember Zachary Lovejoy as i last saw him. He was always the happiest man i knew, when i first met him i knew we would be great...Read More »
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53 of 107 | Posted by: Megan Croce - Rio Rancho, NM
“I remember the first time I met you, you had the biggest smile on your face and beyond happy. I remember all the times you talked about wanting to...Read More »
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54 of 107 | Posted by: Ashley Slocum - friend
“Zach, you understood what freedom means to the United States of America. Your bravery as a soldier and honor to this great country will always be...Read More »
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55 of 107 | Posted by: David Podva
“You will truly be missed Zach! Thank you for serving our country and doing it well. You're life ended way too quickly. I will never forget you and...Read More »
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56 of 107 | Posted by: Amber Lazo
“Thank you for your unselfish sacrifice so that I may walk free! You will not be forgotten!! I pray that God will give your family a peace that passes...Read More »
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57 of 107 | Posted by: Donna Crockett - Spartanburg, SC
“Thank you Zach for your ultimate sacrifice. In elementary school, you were always the positive and smiling kid. No matter what else happened, you...Read More »
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58 of 107 | Posted by: Khoi Le - Albuquerque, NM
“Zach, I was lucky enough to know you all through high school. On the football field and off, your friends and old teammates will always remember you...Read More »
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59 of 107 | Posted by: Brandon Hernandez
“Zach..What could I ever say about you? You made me laugh so many times, and everytime I saw you, you got this huge smile on your face. You were...Read More »
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60 of 107 | Posted by: Michaela Williams - Friend
“Zach you will always be missed! I still remember all the good times we had on the field and in the drill hall. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. You a...Read More »
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61 of 107 | Posted by: Zachary Rockhold - Albuquerque, NM
“Zach, you were one of the only people I've ever met that had a smile on almost every time I saw you. No matter who gave you a hard time you could...Read More »
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62 of 107 | Posted by: Chris - Albuquerque, NM
“Zach was a man of true character. He always gave 100% in whatever he set his mind to. I had the opportunity to play football with Zach in high school...Read More »
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63 of 107 | Posted by: Trevor Tixier - Albuquerque , NM
“This is such a tragedy. It saddens me so much, I am having difficulty coming to terms with it. Having only known Zach for a few short years at La...Read More »
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64 of 107 | Posted by: Alex Lackey - Boston, MA
“my best memories of lovejoy where last winter break, we all would hang out every night, and have sooo much fun together. i remember at the beginning...Read More »
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65 of 107 | Posted by: xavier winslow - friend
“Zach was always a positive and nice person to everyone he encountered. I remembered talking to him on the last day of school about how he was...Read More »
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66 of 107 | Posted by: Ben Wagner - Albuquerque, NM
“I will never playing football with lovejoy he was always the person i would stand by and relate to on the sideline.
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67 of 107 | Posted by: John Saugen - homie
“Rest in Peace, buddy. You are a true hero for not only serving our country, but also for making the world a better place with your laugh and smile....Read More »
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68 of 107 | Posted by: Victoria St.Cyr - Denver, CO
“zach, you will be missed man. you were always smilin and crackin jokes, its awful you had to pass so young. will always remember the times in...Read More »
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69 of 107 | Posted by: phillip beach - home boys
“I can't believe this happend. I remember having classes with Zach and being friends in passing. Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
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70 of 107 | Posted by: alex ricci
“I will never forget seeing LOVEJOY on the back of a football jersey standing next to SAUGEN. God Bless you all your grief. Our prayers are with you.
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71 of 107 | Posted by: Jill Saugen - albuquerque, NM
“Zach, your life has come and gone far to fast my friend. Thank you so much for serving our country. You were always a joy to be around. Always kind...Read More »
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72 of 107 | Posted by: Melissa Buynak - Albuquerque, NM
“My heart goes out to your family and friends. It is hard to express the amount of sadness the news has brought to me. It seems like just yesterday...Read More »
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73 of 107 | Posted by: Josh Martin - Albuquerque, NM
“Zachary, i never got to know you as well as i would have liked to. From what i did know about you, you had such a big and an amazing heart. You...Read More »
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74 of 107 | Posted by: Cayla Trahan - Albuquerque, NM
“We will always remember Zach in his early years in our Sunday School class. He was so full of life and energy, he always had lots of questions and...Read More »
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75 of 107 | Posted by: Joe and Brenda Jenkins - NM
“Lovejoy it was an honor to be a friend and team mate in the wrestling. You would always look at others problems and solve them before your own...Read More »
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76 of 107 | Posted by: Ryan Pacheco - Albuqueruqe, NM
“rest in peace, school bus buddy. we will miss you here on earth.
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77 of 107 | Posted by: Nyika Allen - friend
“It was an honor to play on the same football team as you and have a great person like you in my life. You would always put a smile on everyones face...Read More »
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78 of 107 | Posted by: Bryan Rojas - Albuquerque, NM
“I just cannot believe that you are gone. Ever since we were young we have been great friends. I still remember the time we tossed bricks over your...Read More »
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79 of 107 | Posted by: David Patterson - NM - Friends
“Zachary, You will be missed by all your friend and family. Thank you for putting your life at risk for the ones you love. Someday we will all meet up...Read More »
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80 of 107 | Posted by: Brianna Smith - Classmate
“Zach i will never forget you. I remember seeing you walk around the Halls of LC and you would talk to everyone that passed by. Thank you so much for...Read More »
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81 of 107 | Posted by: Marisa Bernal
“Zach, I'll always remember when i was a freshman and a sophomore, you always looked out for me. you stuck your neck out for me many times. I remember...Read More »
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82 of 107 | Posted by: Zachary Bigger - Albuquerque, NM
“R.I.P. Battle... I remember the days of driving you to high school every morning, and you helping me put my first lift kit on my truck. What a pain...Read More »
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83 of 107 | Posted by: Jason McKinley - Friend
“Lovejoy, I'll never forget working out with you before school in ROTC. You helped me push myself and motivate me in joining the military. You're a...Read More »
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84 of 107 | Posted by: Chris Whippo
“You're an old friend, I still remember when we were young. Memories like that never fade. Your sacrifice is our freedom. You're a hero. You always...Read More »
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85 of 107 | Posted by: Sam Cafferky - Albuquerque, NM
“Zach, you put an incredible amount of living in your all too short life. I know you got the best out of it. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers...Read More »
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86 of 107 | Posted by: Christina - Friend
“Zach, It was such an honor to know you and thank you so much for all that you have done. I remember being on the cross country team with you and how...Read More »
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87 of 107 | Posted by: Kacey - friend
“Dear Zach,
Whenever I think of you I always picture your smile and your desire to give your best to anything you did. I am so proud of your service,...Read More »
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88 of 107 | Posted by: Richard Faulkner - Albuquerque, NM
“Zach, You were an amazing guy, one of my first friends that i had made in JROTC. You will always be remembered! Thank You so much for your service....Read More »
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89 of 107 | Posted by: Jessica Peck - Friend
“Hey Zach, thanks for being a great friend. Rarely could I walk through the halls of LC without either seeing you or hearing your name being called....Read More »
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90 of 107 | Posted by: Charlie Ruberson - Friend
“Zach, you are respected in every aspect of life you have walked in. You always walked with pride and respect, and not once did I not see a smile upon...Read More »
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91 of 107 | Posted by: Parker Tomasi - Albuquerque, NM
“Zach,
It was great talking with you over the past couple of weeks. You have paid the ultimate sacrifice to your country, and served her well. May we...Read More »
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92 of 107 | Posted by: Kurt Bujewski - Friend
“Zach, I never saw you without a smile. Your last name described you so perfectly you loved all your friends deeply and spread joy around every place...Read More »
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93 of 107 | Posted by: Marina Gonzales - Albuquerque, NM
“Zach you always offered some form of laughter to everyone around. you were a great teammate and friend and you will never be forgotten. rest in peace...Read More »
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94 of 107 | Posted by: Marcus Flint - Albuquerque, NM
“Zach was a fantastic young man. In the halls of La Cueva, when he would walk through the hall, you would hear at least one person shout "Hey Lovejoy!...Read More »
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95 of 107 | Posted by: Christy Boyer - albuquerque, NM
“Zach, you have always been a good friend. All the memories from when we were little kids like playing soccer and riding bikes will be remember. I...Read More »
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96 of 107 | Posted by: Stephen Ingram - Las Cruces, NM
“Thank you for always being a great friend. You will always be remembered for yolur great personality and honnor to fight for our country. R.I.P.
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97 of 107 | Posted by: Ashley Chavez - Alb, NM - Friend
“Our hearts are heavy for the loss of your brave young man. May you find some comfort knowing how proud he has made all who know of his sacrifice and...Read More »
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98 of 107 | Posted by: Olivares Family
“One of the kindest, most cordial people I have met. You're energy and humor brought smiles to our faces and whether it was giving high-fives in the...Read More »
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99 of 107 | Posted by: Adam Ornelas - Football Teammate
“Zach, I will always remember all those times at lunch sophomore year, and how you would always make me smile. Thank you for sacrificing your life for...Read More »
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100 of 107 | Posted by: Laura K - Albuquerque, NM
“From sophmore year ROTC to Dions parking lot you were always a true friend, with your smile and funny personality you always were a blast to be...Read More »
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101 of 107 | Posted by: Jack - Albuquereque, NM - Friend
“It was an honor to have known you and play football with you. We will all miss you. America is grateful for your heroic act and you will never be...Read More »
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102 of 107 | Posted by: Eric Nott - Albuquerque, NM
“You always showed interest and compassion for others. Thank you for serving us. Your kind soul lives on. May peace be with you and your family and...Read More »
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103 of 107 | Posted by: Kaitlin Reid - Albuquerque, NM
“My condelences to the family. All LC bears are a family and it hurts us all when we lose a member. Such a tragedy to lose someone at such a young age...Read More »
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104 of 107 | Posted by: Chelsea
“Rest in peace buddy. Thank you for fighting for our country. You were truly a great person and we will miss you. Watch over us buddy. Your an angel...Read More »
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105 of 107 | Posted by: Megan Costa
“My heart goes out to the family, he was a great guy. i loved being around him at football, he always made me laugh. He will be greatly missed!
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106 of 107 | Posted by: Laura Carrion - Albuquerque, NM
“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences.
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107 of 107 | Posted by: Kristian Schmidt
LOVEJOY - Zachary G. Lovejoy, 20 years old, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1992, died February 2, 2010 serving his country in Afghanistan. He is survived by his parents Terry and Mike and his sister Ashley of Albuquerque, his fiancé Kaitlin Varner of Jonesville, SC; his Grandparents Rose and Lowell Lovejoy of Staunton, IL; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Zach met his fiancé, Kaitlin, in the spring of 2009 and a June 4, 2011 wedding was planned. His family and Kaitlin’s family were both big parts of Zach’s life. Zach graduated from La Cueva High School in 2008 where he was a member of the ROTC. He enlisted in the US Army his senior year and shipped out to boot camp at Fort Benning, GA on August 19, 2008, one day before his 19th birthday. Zach completed Airborne training in February, 2009 and immediately started the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP) but injured his knee and received a medical deferral. Zach was then assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. He was on his first deployment and deployed to Afghanistan on August 28, 2009. Being an Infantry Soldier was all Zach wanted from early elementary. Zach had a great passion to serve and protect his country. He was an athlete, an outdoorsman, and a joy to be with. In high school, Zach played football and wrestled. He enjoyed camping, atv riding, snow skiing and started water skiing. Zach was a great joy to be around and his high-energy, fun-loving zest for life was contagious. He loved being a US Army Infantry Solider, was a good soldier and died doing what he wanted to do. He made his family and friends proud and he was proud to be a soldier. Services will held Tuesday February 16, 2010 at Hoffmantown Church, 10:00 a.m.. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French ~ Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, February 15, 2010, 4:00-7:00. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Military School, P.O. Box 5020, Salina, KS 67402, www.sjms.org/ . Please visit our online guestbook for Zachary at RememberTheirStory.com
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