I want to send my condolence to your family. My son is currently a Recruit at Parris Island, SC Marine BootCamp and should graduate in September. I know he would want me to tell his Marine brother, God bless you and your service. You are my hero and always my brother. Marines for Life!!!!

Kathy and I offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. You and family will be in our prayers.

Frank

Thank you for sharing your son with a huge family (Marine/Army mom)

I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all in this very difficult time.

I am so sorry for your loss. My family sends our deepest regrets and prayers to your family. May Zachary Rest In Peace.

Dean, Mary and family: My thoughts and prays are with you during this difficult time.

Dean & Mary,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your son Zach.

There are no words that are adequate at this time, but please know how much love and support is around you and your family.

With deepest sympathy,

Margo Nish

Dear Dean and Family,

Even though we are not there with you ,please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. There are no words for such a heartbreaking loss. Deepest sympathies.

Susan , Mike and Chloe Grad

My deepest condolences. May this warrior rest in peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing your son, I wanted to express my condolences and thank his family for his service to our country. You are in my prayers.

My deepest sympathy on your loss. Dean, please know that my heart and prayers are with you and your family!

From a fellow Marine MoM of a Waldette Recruit, Parris Island, SC. Prayers from Missouri.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you Corporal for serving our country and protecting us. There is a special place in heaven for you I am sure. May you rest in peace and serenity and may God bless you and hold you in the palm of his hand. Semper Fi Marine. Rest now.

So very sorry for your loss.

So very sorry for your loss

I am so sorry for your loss. He served his country well means nothing when it's your child or nephew. I went to school with Lori and Craig Snyder. My prayers are with all of you at this hard time.

Thank you for your service and rest in peace Marine!

Prayers to your family in these difficult times. Thank You for your service young man. From a fellow USMC MoM

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way. From a fellow Marine mom.

Prayers for your family - from a fellow Marine mom.

So sorry for your loss Marine Mom. My prayers are with you right now. Semper Fidelis.

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

My love and prayers to you all at the passing of such a fine young man.

My sympathy and sorrow for all who knew him.

From a fellow FAST parent

My thoughts and prayers to the family of one of America's finest. May a band of his brothers meet him at heavens gate, and may angels stand at your side while you learn to navigate a world with out your Marine. Know that your Marine family has your back forever.

Kristen, MoM

Heartfelt condolences from the family of PFC Matthew R. Brady's family. May your Marine rest in Peace.

My family is heart broken for your loss. Our son served together with Zachary in WA. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

RIP Zachary James DeSantis and Semper Fi Devil Dog! ♥

My sincere condolences to the family god bless you and thank you for your service

Thank you for your sons service and sorry for your loss. He will always remain a warrior in many eyes!

Mary and Family,

We are so sorry for the loss of your handsome and precious son Zachary. There are truly no words that will comfort you, I can only give you many cyber hugs and words here and within our Marine Moms group.

May God wrap His loving arms around you, keep you,

comfort you, give you peace.

Zachary will always be remembered, he will continue to live and be loved. Never be afraid to say his name, he lived, is loved, is treasured, is precious.

He is home with His heavenly father, though will always be by your side. May your tears turn to smiles in time, as you always share him and his story.

We military moms are with you, we hold you and your family up in prayers. We mourn with you, as your child is also our child.

Sending thoughts, love, prayers.

Navy-Marine Mom

Sharon M. Young-Maliszewski &

Please accept deepest condolences from me and my family during this most difficult time.

Marine Family from Northwood, Ohio.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.

Our deepest and loving condolences to the De Santis family. May Gd keep you close at this time and bless all of you. Love, j&m

Semper Fi, fellow Marine and Marcellian. Go with the Grace of God!

Dean, Mary, Amanda and Helen,

I am so sorry to hear about Zachary. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Katrina

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From a Marine Mom of 2 Marines i am very saddened and my heart breaks for your famy and all of his Marine brothers and sisters. Cpl. Qe will meet at heavns gates. Thank you for your service and being apart of this Marine family. My whole family and especially my 2 Marines arw greiving for you and your family. Semper Fi and Semper Familia

I am so sorry. What a heartbreaking loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

My family is so sorry to hear of Zachary's passing. I was just talking to his grandmother about the pride the family had with him being in the marines. I know nothing any of us can say will make it better but know we are thinking of your family and praying for you all as well. Again our hearts are breaking with the news. If we can do anything please reach out. G

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We thank Zach for serving our country. You will truly be missed by many. Only the good die young.

Mark ,Colleen, Nate and Alicia Waite

I am so truly sorry for your loss sending prayers to the family

Dean, Mary, Amanda and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

With deepest heartfelt sympathies,

Laureen

Dear Dean, Mary and Amanda

Our hearts go out to you all at this time. As an Army family we can only imagine what you are all going through. Until Valhalla Corporal.

To the DeSantis Family,

We just wanted to reach out and let you know how very sorry we are to learn of the loss of your son Zach. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With our sincerest heartfelt sympathy,

Jeannie, Peter and Grace Bowhall

Dean,

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear son. May you find peace and comfort with your family and friends at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I was very sorry to hear about your loss. May the peace of God that passes all understanding be with you and your family.

Dean & Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love to you & your family- Joan

Dean, Mary, Amanda and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how proud your were of Zach. Our memories of him will live in our hearts forever.

I am sorry I cannot be there for the services. I know it will be very difficult for everyone.

With friendship and respect,T8dgg

Dave Muolo

Sarasota

So sorry for your tragic loss. You are in my prayers.

Offering my heartfelt sympathy, prayers, and blessings to the entire Stevens- Desantis family at this time . May your faith and love hold you in comfort. Know your school family is ever near.

In friendship always,

Valorie Benedict-Didio

Im so sorry for your loss of your son.As a Navymom..Sending my condolence&prayers to u and your family..RIP..

Dear Dean and Mary,

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Chris

My deepest sympathy on the loss of Zach, he was a true hero. We salute him for his great service.

We just wanted to share how incredibly sorry we are for your loss. There are simply no words. You are in are prayers.

Please accept my deepest sympathy on your son's passing. May you find comfort in the loving support of family, friends, and others at this time of unimaginable heartache and grief. May you eventually find healing and peace.❤️

Mary, Dean & Amanda,

We are so very sorry to learn of Zach's passing. May God's strength & love carry you through this difficult time.

The Manaseri Family

There are no words to adequately express my sincere sympathy. My payers are with you. May this beautiful yong man Rest In Peace

Dearest Mary, I was so sadden by reading this, There are NO Words, May God Bless You & Watch Over You and Your Family. Your son must have been Amazing. You probably don't remember me and that doesn't matter what matters Most is That God gets you threw this which will take a lifetime. I Pray you Have Peace & the Love & Strength You will need ! God Bless Zach R.I.P. Sweet Angel.

Dearest Mary, Dean, and Amanda. Words can't express our sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult of times. With sympathy, love and peace, Lynn & Billy