Zachary A Pauley, my beloved 27-year-old son, was tragically taken from us in a fatal hit and run accident involving a semi truck in Oklahoma. For 15 agonizing days, he remained unidentified. Now that we finally have answers and know where Zachary is, our focus is on bringing him home to Illinois so he can be laid to rest surrounded by loved ones.

The costs of transporting Zachary back to Illinois, arranging a funeral, and covering related expenses are overwhelming. Our family wants nothing more than to honor Zachary’s memory and give him the farewell he deserves, but we cannot do this alone. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help us bring Zachary home and provide him with a dignified resting place.

Any support you can offer during this heartbreaking time would mean so much to our family. Thank you for helping us bring Zachary home and lay him to rest with dignity.