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Updates on Zach Sandy’s miracle

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Zach receiving plaque proclaiming July 11, 2013 as "Zach Sandy Day"

Zach receiving plaque proclaiming July 11, 2013 as “Zach Sandy Day.”

This past Thursday, July 11, 2013, was the one-year anniversary of Zach’s miracle of being raised from the dead after being killed by lightning.

By a proclamation of the Harrison County Commission the date was officially declared as “Zach Sandy Day.” See more.

The Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram newspaper ran a front-page story noting the book launch and announcing the anniversary celebration. Read more.

WV Public Broadcasting aired Zach’s testimony in conjunction with the 1-year anniversary and announcing the book. Read/hear more.

Connect-Clarksburg.com ran a pre-story and a main story in conjunction with the 1-year anniversary and announcing the book. Read more.

This morning, July 13, 2013, the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN – home of the 700 Club) informed Zach’s father that the miracle testimony has been approved for filming to be aired on the network! The producers are excited about it! See more.

Russell Sandy, Zach’s father said, “Zach’s testimony has been approved for filming by CBN/700 club. Zach is going to tell the world that Jesus is alive and on the throne and still performing miracles!”

Zach with family and his pastor (yours truly) at Harrison County Courthouse, just after receiving plaque proclaiming July 11, 2013 as "Zach Sandy Day."

Zach with family and his pastor at Harrison County Courthouse, just after receiving plaque proclaiming July 11, 2013 as “Zach Sandy Day.”

Pastor Joseph re-presented proclamation to Zach at the anniversary celebration at the park.

Pastor Doug Joseph presented the proclamation plaque to Zach Sandy at the anniversary celebration at the park.

In Lieu of Flowers, God Gave Us a Miracle: The True-Life Story Of Zach Sandy

By Russell Sandy, with Doug Joseph  

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Each year on July 11, join in celebrating the anniversary of Zach Sandy’s miracle!

With high school behind us, this was supposed to be a last chance for summer fun with family and friends before heading into the real world of college and work. Tragedy never strikes us, always the Jones family down the street, right?

Brandon and I had just finished a basketball tournament, which we lost in an inglorious fashion, and we were sitting in the gym. His youth pastor ran up to him and said he had a call from his dad.

Brandon took the call and then looked at me and said, “Zach was struck by lightning.”

According to the light-hearted mood, I answered, “Well, good for him.”

The blood drained from his face as he replied, “No Zach was actually struck by lightning.” I ran outside and found my sister. We immediately began praying with a group of friends, and after that I made a few phone calls, asking friends to pray. I turned around and saw Brandon walking out into a field. With emotions running high, and my world falling apart, I followed him. We spent about 15 minutes with our faces in the grass travailing and pleading before God that he would perform a miracle….

—Samuel Vaughn (cousin to Zach and Brandon)