With heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the tragic loss of one of our own, Zachary Tompkins. Unexpectedly, Zachary passed away at his home on March 8th, he was 11 years old. A fifth grade honor student at Presentation of Mary Academy, Zach touched the lives of many through his school affiliation and his active participation in community sports. In addition to his academic excellence at PMA, he excelled as a baseball player and personified the ideal athlete as a Hudson-Litchfield Bear.
Zach started in the Hudson-Litchfield Bears program, like many do, on the sidelines, playing with friends, attending every practice and every game, while cheering on his big brother. Trailing behind his brother, Zach knew he had some big shoes to fill, but the first time he took the field he took the opportunity to shine. During his four years with the Bears, Zach had many accomplishments. He shared the field with his brother as a Mitey Mite. He went on to become a dominant linebacker and made his mark as the top tackler on his team. Season 2009 proved to be his time to shine, as Zach took on the role of running back and was able to help his team put points on the board with some memorable touchdowns.
Zach touched the lives of so many with his continuous and infectious smile and we will continue to admire him for his enduring winning attitude, his caring and generous personality and a respected member of our Bears’ community.
With his incredible sportsmanship, this Bears football player will be truly missed. His passing is a tremendous loss for his family and all of those who knew him and we extend our thoughts and prayers to the Tompkins family, friends, and teammates.
We stand together during this tragedy as we reflect on the wonderful memories we share with Zachary and his family and know that we are not alone. We have an amazing sense of community in our Bears organization and we are here to support one another through this most difficult time.
May you rest in peace, Zachary Tompkins. Thank you for sharing your life and your dreams with all of us. It has been a privilege to have known you. Your smile will never fade and your spirit will always shine as we tribute your legacy as a true champion, on and off the field.
Mike Roberts
HLYFC President
In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations be made to a scholarship fund in Zach’s loving memory:
The Zach Tompkins Scholarship Fund
c/o Presentation of Mary Academy
182 Lowell Road
Hudson, NH 03051
Nicole Jacques
It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic loss of one of our own, Nicole Jacques. Nicole passed away the morning of May 29, 2014 after a difficult battle with a rare form of liver cancer, she was 14 years old. An eighth grade student at Hudson Memorial Middle School, Nicole touched the lives of many through her school affiliation and her active participation in our cheer organization and tumbled at A2 Gymnastics. She was a true Bears Cheerleader – dedicated and committed to the sport she loved.
Her passing is a tremendous loss for her family and all of those who knew her and we extend our thoughts and prayers to the Jacques family, friends, and teammates. We stand together during this tragedy as we reflect on the wonderful memories we share with Nicole and her family and know that we are not alone. We have an amazing sense of community in our Bears organization and we are here to support one another through this most difficult time.
May you rest in peace, Nicole – we were all fighting with you through this battle and our hope is that you are at peace now.
Kelly Champagne
President, Hudson Litchfield Youth Football & Cheer
We would like to add special memories or pictures that you have of Nicole. Please send your thoughts, pictures (any format) to talayman@msn.com, and we will include them here.
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