Zackary Tyler Kallem, lived life in the fast lane. The faster he could drive, the happier he was. Central to his life and values were his family, sports and the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Zack ended his own life on September 16, 2011, at the age of 20, but through organ donation, he gave three people their second chance at life, and he improved the lives of countless others through eye and tissue donation. Zack's mother Nancy said she is glad his desire to help others through organ donation could be honored and that he was "able to keep on giving through the gift of giving of himself, as he always did."

Zackary's Story

Zackary Tyler Kallem lived life in the fast lane. The faster he could drive, the happier he was. He loved solving puzzles from Legos and was a first-place winner with his Pinewood Derby car. Central to his life and values were his family, sports and the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting.

A Denver Broncos fan, Zack often talked about games he attended. He played his best for every sports team he joined. He was competitive, full of life and energy, and his contagious smile reflected one of his favorite sayings: "Smile 'til it makes your butt tingle!"

Zack ended his own life on September 16, 2011, at the age of 20, but he passed his smile on to many others. Through organ donation, he gave three people their second chance at life, and improved the lives of countless others through eye and tissue donation.

Zack's mother Nancy said he had shared with his family his decision to put a 'D' for organ donor on his driver's license. She is glad his desire to help others through organ donation could be honored and that he was "able to keep on giving through the gift of giving of himself, as he always did."

"Zack, we will carry your smile and your spirit in our hearts forever," said Nancy. "We all carry hope in our hearts knowing others are living because of you."