Zach Milliken
Sunday, 7 November 1993 - Thursday, 20 August 2009
Zach Milliken (16) passed away at Christchurch Hospital on
Thursday 20 August. Zach is from Nelson and had been in
Christchurch for nearly a year having treatment.
Zach was passionate about dirt biking, he was a big fan of Top
Gear (we spent a lot of time debating the true identify of "The
Stig"…..), and he loved a good cream bun (fresh cream not mock
cream) and pizza.
When he was well, we got a peek at Zach's mischevious side and this
was evident a couple of days before Prue's wedding when he thought
that I could take the rubber off the windscreen wipers on the cars
of guests at the wedding and pretend it was the keas……….
My lasting memory of Zach is his ability to tell everyone what he
liked and what he didn't, this is something he maintained into his
final hours.
Zach, you gave me irreplaceable,
unconditional love. Who will be my travel companion, my spell
check, my fun friend, my future, my solid rock? Who will encourage
and believe in me? I am extremely proud of you. Your warm
smile, compassion, exceptance and strength have enriched many. My
tall, calm, cuddly, creative, determined, hard working, muso,
environmenalist son
THANKS SOOOO MUCH FOR COMING!!!!
love eternally
Mum (Pamela)
Thinking of you often.
Pam, Josh and I talk about you and Zach often and wonder how you are doing. We remember your smiling face around CHOC ward and how you were so concerned for Josh and Jake when Zach passed. Zach was an amazing young man and a real credit to you. I hope life is treating as well Pam. Take care and feel very proud of the gorgeous Son you so loving raised.
from
Kate & Josh O'Halloran CHOC Ward 2009
An Inspirational Student
I was blessed to have teaching time with Zach on his long journey in hospital in 2009 & 2010. Zach continued his learning daily when he could. He was an inspiration to me and others! Zach was a fun and charismatic young man to be alongside.
We shared fond memories of Nelson and our College together.
from
Francie ( Southern Regional Health School)
dear zach (1)
haaaay khuzz yupp two years already shitt time goes quick , im always thinking about you bro miss u lott's aey not really fun with out you these days
talk to u soon cuz peace for now rip x x
from
bailey x
wishing you were here with us still
Hey Zach we all miss you so much and wish you were still with us. your smile, laugh and joy for life will always be in our hearts as we remember you as the amazing person you were.
from
Waimea College Year 13's (your year group)
dear zach
heeey cuz , wow loving the pic so u oi , i misss you zach please cum back i miss ur smile and ur laugh
:(
from
love bailey :)
Zach R.I.P Bro
Hey man hope you're doing well up there we have missed you back here in sunny old nelson thanks for being a great mate and thank you so much Pam for bringing him into our life he was a great mate and will be waiting for us all to meet up with him he's probably already starting another wanderers rugby club up there waiting for the team to get back together.
Have a good time up there bro and we will all see you again soon for the biggest party ever
from
Allan
Zach
One year already its gone so fast wish you were here, I think of you always love Cathrine.
from
Cathrine
dear zach
its hard to belive its been a whole year since your passing, we are all still thiking of you and missing you dearly, lots of love
xoxoxoxoxo
from
heather,amy,georgia oxoxoxo