I would like to share with the readers and staff of the Hays Free Press my feelings and thoughts about a wonderful and caring citizen of the Hays County area – who just so happens to be the marketing director for this paper, and also happens to by my mom – Tracy Mack.

May name is Zach Cannon. I’m 27 years old and currently incarcerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison system on a 5-year sentence and sadly this is not my first time – I’ve been in trouble my whole live, but can honestly say I was raised correct and taught how to live a decent life from my mom, even though I did not follow the path I was shown by her. It’s my fault I am where I am and nobody else’s.

Regardless of where I am and the choices I’ve made, she has always been my main support system and refused to give up on me through all I’ve been though in life. She’s got the heart of a saint and the most honest person I know. She’s always gone the distance for anyone she loves and does all she can not to let people down. She’s a dedicated person with morals and correct values. A religious person who lives and believes in the things she stands for and represents. She’s a beautiful person inside and out. A loving mother, grandmother, daughter, wife and friend to anyone who knows her.

She takes the time to care for other people who I know with troubled backgrounds. She spends her free time caring and being with family and keeps in touch with her friends she’s had longer than I’ve been alive. She participates in community events and gatherings, goes to church on Sunday, and has always had a way with plants and animals.

I don’t get to speak with her face to face or hear her voice often bacause I’m halfway across the state in prison, so we keep in touch through mail, but sometimes I’m not the best at expressing how much I appreciate, respect and love her for all she does for me and am hoping to maybe have this letter put in the paper for her and everyone else to see. It would mean a lot to me for her to receive the recognition she deserves for the things she does for not just me, but everyone around her.

I receive this paper every week and am on the mailing list and enjoy reading what’s going on in the Hays County area through the Hays Free Press. Hopefully I’ll see this letter in there in the near future. Thank you for the time, and also the local news y’all bring to the community.

With respect, sincerely

Zach Cannon