In Memory of Zooknoone

I copied this from the gb site.. thought it would be nice to share.

May god be with your family,and god bless you.

[As posted in Zook's Official Nevada Thread]

I went to Zook's (David's) services last night.

It was very nice, and I'm glad I went. I thought that I would share my observation for those of you who could not be there in person (Though I know so many of us were there in spirit).

The services were held at a very quaint little funeral home in the heart of Carson City (right where the new 395 freeway bypass temporarily terminates at Hwy 50).

There were actually quite a lot of people there. I had not known that Victoria (Zook's wife) is Hispanic, and about 3/4 of the people at the service were also Hispanic, and whom I assume were family and friends of Victoria's. Everyone was dressed very nicely (semi-formal, like church-clothes), and there were entire families of men, women, and children. There was quite a bit of talking and visiting, which made the entire scene more like a family get-together and less like a somber funeral.

There was a picture of Zook right at the entrance, and there was an overhead projector playing video of Zook singing and playing his guitar - what a perfect memory of him! The projector screen was displayed at the front of the room, and placed just above Zook's open casket. The room was darkened to enable a good view of the projector screen. To offset the slightly darkened room, there were multiple splays of flowers to either side of the casket, giving the entire room a warm, welcoming feel (some funerals can be so cold and uninviting).

When I arrived, Victoria was engaged in conversation, so I did not interrupt her. I went into the room and had a seat to watch Zook playing on the screen. I kept hoping to see him play "I am going to Fly," but it did not come up while I was there.
Zook - Singing "I am going to Fly"

I went up to see Zook, and was pleasantly surprised with how I saw him in his casket: He was wearing a brilliant tye-dyed shirt, had rosy cheeks, and a content look on his face. His chest was covered with roses, and the colors between the roses and the shirt were fantastic. I really wish I could have gotten to know him better and met him in person ... at least, in-person under different circumstances.

I returned to my seat, and Victoria came over to talk to me. She did not know who I was, and didn't want to ignore me. I told her that I knew David as 'Zook' and was one of his buddies from the internet. I expressed my condolences, and told her that I really wished that I had had the chance to get to know Zook and his family better. Victoria gave me a great big hug and thanked me for coming. I did not really know my place, as I tried to mourn a man I had never actually met, but here was his surviving wife - She was actually comforting me (and the other guests)!

Victoria is a lovely lady - full of strength and grace. I don't know how she had the will or fortitude to not only be there for herself at her husband's funeral, but to also support and comfort friends and family. Zook was a lucky man, and Sara is fortunate to have a mother like Victoria.

I stayed for a few more minutes watching Zook play, and then bid the event adieu.

Closing thoughts -

Before I attended the Funeral Service, I was really worried about Victoria and Sara, and how they would cope and deal with losing their father and husband so very, very prematurely. I know that their lives will never be the same, and there will forever be holes in their hearts. However, I took heart and a great deal of comfort knowing that Victoria and Sara have a large and loving network of friends and family to help them now in their time of need and sorrow, but also to continue helping and supporting them.

I know that Zook was not ready to leave this world.

I know that he had a great many plans for his future, including loving and raising his young daughter Sara until she fledged the nest and made her own way.

I know that Zook did not have an easy time in this world, and I take some solace knowing that he has finally found some peace from that pain he knew.

I know Zook did a lot of soul-searching in his last week, and from the things he said, I know that he also found some peace with his Maker (even though he wasn't exactly sure who or what that Maker is).

I know that he will be missed by many of the people who's lives he touched.

And I know that I will miss him.

Rest In Peace, my friend, Zooknoone.

~GrX

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