A big deal..

Two years ago, I received an email from a friend from high school asking me to sign a petition for our hometown. I get stuff like this every now and again. Thankfully this time I read the email before I hit delete. The friend I received it from was petitioning the school board to name a future elementary school after one of our friends...

Cpl. Zachary Alan "ZAK" Kolda, USMC, was killed in Iraq, December 1, 2004 while serving with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. He was 23 years old.
This happened just months after our dearest teacher Larry Shelburne passed away. It was a HUGE deal!

Anyway, I quickly called my parents and had them sign this petition on my behalf. After a process, the school board voted unanimously to name an elementary school after Zak-- The first one. The first all green school in my hometown. The most technologically advanced school in the county. Also the first elementary school to be named after a former student!
I couldn't be more happy! So proud that Zaks name will forever liven the hearts of so many. My dad and I drive by the site this morning. It's amazing!!! I can't wait to see it finished!!!