Zachary certainly did live a full life... another snip from his fantastically loving and detailed obituary (again, what a difference between obits...)
"In the limited years he was with us, Zach accomplished much. A 2009 graduate of Champlain Valley Union High School, he flew a plane at 16, went skydiving at 18, and sailed on a tall ship to ports around the world.
He drove solo across the country, checking in with his friends scattered along the way. He was fortunate to visit several different countries around the globe by land and by sea, and had an insatiable desire to learn about other cultures and connect with people from all walks of life. Zach's creative eye captured images from his travels and we are lucky to have a collection of his photographs that bear witness to his experiences.
He became a certified scuba diver and looked forward to continuing his need to explore in a new venue. In his early years, he was a swimmer, biker, soccer and lacrosse player, but his enduring sport was snowboarding. While he had wanderlust, he was always happy to come home to family and the hills of Vermont.
Zach faced a significant medical issue at the age of 16, and despite the inevitable fear, Zachary demonstrated courage, strength and grace while managing the problem. The extent of love shown to Zach during this time forever changed him and brought clarity to what is important. Perhaps because of his health trials, Zach showed remarkable compassion and no hesitancy toward helping those who struggled. Whatever the need, Zach seemed happiest when he could lend a hand."
He drove solo across country and never missed checking in... so he wouldn't disappear and not contact someone.
He's a certified scuba diver along with his boat knowledge... so he wouldn't have just gone into the water willy-nilly. IMHO JMO ETC
Sounds like a lovely human being. So sad for his parents that he had to go through these medical issues at 16 and surpassed them, only to disappear without a trace at 21. I cannot imagine.