We have recently had a tragedy hit our family. Zac's dad and one of the best people on this earth passed away on April 11. His name was Emil and I know him as Butch or Butchey and he died of a massive heart attach after coaching a baseball game. There is too much to say about Emil and I am greatful most of my friends here on the blogging world got to know him or heard wonderful things about him. I love him so much and I know I will have the opportunity to be with him again. My mom #2 Peggy and him were the best of friends and did everything together. I love her so much and my heart aches so much for her. Butch was unlike most people in this world. He cared so much more for others than he did for himself. His funeral was just yesterday (Friday April 18) and more than 1,000 people were there for it. The funeral director said it was the biggest funeral he has ever been to. I had the honor of giving the life sketch and I was so greatful for it because I got to learn so much about Butch. I pray I can live my life as selfless as he did. We will miss him so much and we love him so much. I will do my best to remember him, honor him, and keep him alive for the future generations.
This was our last family picture
Easter at our apartment last year.
Hydro Seed Bowl action on one of our Thanksgivings together.
Check out Butch and Zac blocking for me.
They were the best of friends and they will be together forever. I love you mom D.
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I hope you dont mind my butting into your blog. I am Lacey Peterson McKee (brady petersons sister). I didnt know Emil a whole lot but I was friends with Jake and everybody and the few times that I was around him I felt of his sincere care for others. My heart goes out for your family and for Peggy especially. Just letting you know that thoughts and prayers are with all of you! He will be missed!
Kristen & Zac- I just want you guys to know how much I have been thinking about you both over the past week. I wish that I could have been at the funeral, which my mom said was awesome (especially the life sketch). Emil really was an incredible guy and my family has truly been blessed by his friendship.
Hi Kristen and Zac, I had heard about the loss to your family. I didn't know Emil, but I've heard so many good things about him and your family. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Zac and Kristen-
How do you guys have a blog and we didn't know about it?! I'm so excited we can take our friendship to an entirely new level as fellow "bloggers." We so enjoyed Emil's memorial services. Really, they were perfect. We love you guys and appreciate your friendship. As always, you're in our thoughts and prayers:)Here's to better days ahead.
Hey Bud, I just want to say that I couldn't help but laugh at the hydro seed bowl pics and the way that emil was dressed. He looked serious.
Emil was loved by all and will be missed. :)
Krizzyd-
This is such a nice little tribute to Emil. I have been praying for you, Zac, Peggy, and the fam for the past week. I know that Emil touched many people in his life, and that will never be forgotten. You have an amazing family #2, and I am glad you are able to spend this difficult time together. Please, please, please let me know if there's anything I can do for you or the family! Love you Dylvester!
Kid,
Love ya. You hit it out of the park with the life sketch. I couldn't have been more proud! I sat there thinking "who is this gal?" and in my mind, I heard your voice say, simply. . ."I'm Batman." You are a class act and I am so sorry for the loss of Emil. He was definitely one of the best! You were so lucky to have him as your father-in-law. LOVE YA!! Me
Zac and Kristen,
Your Dad was one of the great ones. Wish I could have been at the funeral to pay respects and send you our love. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you, and your family.
All our love,
Nick Cunnington (and family)
Oh Krizzy....
This was such a tender, sweet tribute. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers. I feel like the Drzayich's are so lucky to have you as thier daughter, I know you much they love you, and I bet you have been such a strength to Zac and Peggy especially. I am sorry I didn't make it to the funeral, I had a baby with the flu. Although I usually don't mind him ouking around people, I felt it might not be right. I love you SO much! I really can't wait to see you and give you a big old hug! XOXOXO
Hey Kristen & Zac
We have been thinking about you all so much. I just can't stop thinking about what an amazing man Emil was. I just have to say that he will be missed. We love all of you so much. It was so good to see you. I wish I could have been to the funeral. It was to hard since I was just up there. I want you all to know that I put Tyson in a BASEBALL shirt on Friday in honnor and memory of The big D. (Emil) You are all so amazing. Give that Peggy D a huge HUG for me.
Love ya all,
Dawn Eric Karley Tyson Bates
Hey you two,
We love you both so much, and each of your families. (Sorry we're peeking at your blog) Kristen, you did such an amazing job with Emil's life sketch. For every person he came in contact with, their lives were truely blessed. We all love and miss him & can't wait to one day see him again to get another one of those "Emil Hugs"! You will all be in our prayers. Stay in touch!
Kristen, your heart felt thoughts about Emil are so tender and I can see how much you love him. You are probably the best daughter in-law anyone could have. I appreciate all the pictures of days long past. I love you guys!
I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for your loss. I didn't know Emil but I know the good person Zac is and that could only have been taught by awesome parents. There must be awesome things in the works to be taken away so early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hey Kristen and Zac:) it has been a long time. We miss you guys. I know this is kind of late but I just found your blog. As I read your tribute to Emil I cried, we are truely sorry for your loss. You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers and we hope you are all doing well.
Love the Schoumans
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