In loving memory of Zachary Shane Mitchell

With a heavy heart I sit here in tears writing this Gofundme page. No parent should ever have to go through such a tragic loss especially someone as full of life and happiness as Zachary. On Tuesday September 7, 2021 my friend's 9 year old son, Zachary Shane Mitchell, suddenly passed away due to an anomaly in his heart that nobody could have ever planned for or seen coming with as energetic and Athletic as Zachary was...

If you knew Zachary you would know he lived his very best life! He was everyone's best friend and I mean everyone, from little kids to grandparents and everyone in between. If you knew him I know without a doubt he impacted your life somehow. He was the kid that made everyone feel like someone. He was a blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do, he was a brilliant child having tested into the gate program at Lake Forest Elementary where he was also the king of handball. If you were looking for him at recess don't worry he was easy to find! Zachary played baseball for Lake Forest Little League and spent every day of his life hanging at the fields for his sisters Sadie and Maggie's softball practices and games. He was the ultimate little dude with so many best friends. In the eyes of anyone who knew him he simply was the perfect human! He truly brought joy to everyone around him! He was always along for the ride to watch his sisters games and lay in the grass for countless hours and just loved being outside. Being one of three children, and the only boy, he was outnumbered by his sisters. He was their protector and their ultimate roll dog!! He will never be forgotten.

I know that everyone would love a way to support the Mitchell's during this difficult time. Please feel free to donate to help with medical expenses, end of life care costs and ultimately to help Zachary's legacy live on as we plan to set up a foundation in his honor focused on youth sports. Please help to spread the joy he brought to this world and share his story. Thank you for all your love in advance.

Sincerely-

Megan Bixler