SO WELL! The movie was perfect. The way they quoted him, depicted his goofy personality, casted actors so perfectly, and cared about little details. Honestly amazing, just beautiful to see.
Justin is an amazing director! He finds inspiration within all his movies he’s directed so far. Like five feet apart he face guns to CF and to Claire may she RIP. But he finds purpose for his films
I just heard that sentence and was like...what am i doing w my life? What am i doing w my teenage years? I need to start Living my dreams NOW!!!! im wasting all my time!!!! I need to stop been afraid and go there and fight for my dreams!!!! I will do it, I have to do it. I just need to be strong and find out how to be more strong?! And what are my dreams, what are trully my dreams?!
@@patriciafalcon9192 🙂 Good on ya mate! Continue to live life one day at a time. Be thankful each day you get! Each day iyou live, is another day you have to make a difference! Cheers from Margaret River, Western Australia!!!
He didn’t deserve to die. He deserved to live a long happy life with Amy and all his family and friends. He deserved that Nissan GT-R for his whole life. But, Cancer didn’t let that happen. Yet he is still a legend today
When this song came out I had chills down my spine. Your son made me look at my life and realize that you can use your words for good, After he died I remembered to use my words for good. Love you so much Zach.
True and he is so kind and thoughtful. I would love to find a guy like him. If he did not have this , I’ll bet he would have married his girlfriend and had kids. Zach would have made the best dad.
I went to school with him. He had such a positive outlook on life and positive attitude. I miss you Zach. You were such an inspiration to people at Stillwater High School. It was heartbreaking:( It's even more heartbreaking to know you are gone. You don't have to know you are dying to start living. Miss you so much bud
I loved the movie so much and that you knew him in real life and now you say such nice things about him is so amazing and makes me so happy❤️ May God bless Zach’s soul and may God bless you and your family❤️
i feel so bad for sammy she's has to be the purest soul, to watch your bestfriend that you fell in love with fall in love with someone else and stick by both of them she has such a pure heart.
Justin is absolutely incredible he also made five feet apart based off his experience of meeting Claire Wineland and did amazing on that film as well! I cant wait to see what he does next I'm glad he made this movie about zach bc without it I'd never know this story or his song. His life message is so inspiring and his song absolutely beautiful
Ye. When i was watching it my brother came in nd saw me crying . He stood in silence amd i looked at him nd shouted 'its not the 5th time ive cried okay'
can I be honest? Of all the cold hearted, selfish, uncaring people I've come across in life..I get a little angry when I see these stories. These good people, who live to Love...who already appreciated their lives before they were sick, who face Death and still say 'Thank You' ...they get struck with things like this. makes me so sad they can't grow old. Rest in peace Zach
These are the kind of people we need in life, instead of the greedy, obese, selfish, power hungry, addicted ones out there who just tear humanity apart.
“I wanna be remembered as the kid who went down fighting… and didn’t really lose” I’m a grown man balling after hearing that. You didn’t lose at all Zach, not at all.
I’m so thrilled that people are coming here after seeing “Clouds” and learning more about him! Was so devastated when he passed away. I encourage everyone to learn more about childhood cancer and osteosarcoma, it is not as rare as people think. 1 in every 285 kids will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday, and only 4% of all money in the national cancer institute goes to childhood cancers. Osteosarcoma hasn’t had a new drug treatment in over 30 years. We need to do better!
I had osteosarcoma on my left hip as well when I was 11. I survived. I feel so privileged and greatful watching this. I kinda forgot how worthy my life is. Now I do. RIP Zach. ❤️
I knew about this story 5 years ago. I’m also from Minnesota where Zach is from. I’ve watched this video quite a few times & i always ball my eyes out. If you haven’t read the book “Fly a little higher” By Laura Sobiech, I definitely recommend it. It’s Zach’s story based on her journey with him. Excellent read.
For some reason the one thing that sticks most in my mind from knowing Zach is the silence and feelings that happened when they read his name at graduation. We all paused, gave honor to his life and I could almost feel him walking across that stage with a huge smile on his face… weird watching this over 12 years later since it popped up on my feed
Wait you knew zach? I recently found out about his story after watching this series and the movie clouds. The girl in the movie who plays sammy my family and I know her personally. I fell in love with his story though so much so that i did a presentation on him and his life and on his moms book in my college critical reading class.
Tomorrow, it´s two years since he passed away. And still People watch this. Sitting in front of their Computers or anything else, crying, just crying. How a Person can make every Second of his Life to his Favorite and let his Familiy and Friends enjoy his Happyness which he loved to share. It´s awesome that there are People in this World with a Heart. To stop and remember such an awesome Boy.
I'm watching this from Wales UK after losing my baby grandaughter and I never forgot zacs song clouds, I've just sent it to my daughter to listen to after her loss in September, thanks zac we love this song,
It is September 9, 2020 and I just watched the trailer of the new movie “Clouds”. I found this video to see the real story first before I watch the movie and I cried through this entire video. Rest in peace❤️
The same car from the movie when his dad surprised him in the driveway and he took his girlfriend out Amy for a drive after he went out with his dad for donuts the movie is incredible I'm going to watch it again and I don't care if I cry it's an incredible movie and I love it I love learning about Zach's cancer and who he was even though I've never personally met him
It’s really not fair for people like Zach who are so full of life and have everything to live for to die so young when there are people like myself who’ve been miserable their whole life who just keep existing for no reason. RIP, Zach.
@@blairariavanderkamp3405 You are worthy of life and you are worthy of happiness even if you don’t always feel like it. I hope you’re doing okay, life can be so hard.
How could you dislike this video? I'm a 15 year old guy and I sobbed throughout the whole thing. No one wants to think about death because it's so scary, but he lived it every day and was happier than I ever am. Him and his family are incredibly strong. I read the fault in our stars and this little film reminded me of it. But this is real life and the only reason the book was so good was because it was an unrealistic outcome for a situation like that. But he was the real thing. My worst fear is being told how much longer I have to live. Because I am 100% positive that my assumed life expectancy would tear me to shreds and would live out the rest of my time absolutely miserable. I need a hug after seeing this, it's so inspiring but so unfair. R.I.P
+Benjamin I have my own views. I liked the thing, it was a touching story. But there is one small problem. People die like this every day. Hundreds, maybe thousands. And even if they went through as much grief as Zach's family, it seems almost insulting to glorify one person's death while not caring about another. If we all are to die, why do so few get chosen to have their lives told in this way? What makes one's death more important than someone else's? You can argue it was his musical talent. But if he had not had that cancer, if he lived his life out like a normal human being, and died at peace in his 90s, would "clouds" have been the monstrous hit it was? Maybe. But the song's success was built on guilt. If you didn't like the song, you didn't approve of a dying teenager's final thoughts on life. People would say you were a soulless monster. Its not that his death is tragic, its that many people go through this suffering without 14 million TH-cam views. If you had a relative die from cancer, does it seem far that their life went without the media's notice and Zach did? I say yes, it is reasonable to cry at this. It is normal to feel sad. But do not glorify his death, as hundreds suffer the same way as we speak.
Sam Katz I understand where you're coming from and agree that his death shouldn't be anymore glorified than anyone elses. But I don't think I glorified him passing more than I would anyone else's death. If there was a video for every single person that died, I'm sure I'd feel moved for all of them, and I don't know where you got the idea that I don't care about the other people that died because of course I do, I know it might appear that way because I didn't mention anyone else, but this video wasn't about them and I don't think there's anything wrong with that. And why is it so bad to have millions of people standing by him and sending loads of support to his family to help them get through this process. I know that this is only one person and we should acknowledge that this happens all the time and we don't support them because we can't support everyone but if there's an opportunity to share this type of thing to people I think that's great. And my grandmother passed away from cancer about three years ago and I didn't care that she didn't get tons media attention because she knew that we cared and we knew that we cared and we didn't need millions of people supporting us to show that.
I will never forget his story. I was in Minnesota when he passed, and my son passed shortly after. It never gets better. I love his music and I hope your family is doing well .
How does a 17yr old have such depth of character? It's absolutely amazing to see. RIP Zach. You made the most of the life you were given and touched in a profound way, the people that were put in your life.
In grade 2 I was diagnosed with cancer in February. In grade 4 I was free of cancer. It is the worst thing in world. I was diagnosed with leukemia. Most children do not survive. I am so grate full to have survived. God bless anyone who lost their life and God bless there families, and everyone else going through that right now
I’m in college right now studying to be a cancer researcher. Whenever it gets hard I come back and watch this video to remind myself why I need to keep pushing. Thank you Zach and thank you Soul Pancake
Disney+ brought me here and I can’t stop crying omg it’s not fair such a beautiful soul from now on I’m going to live my life to the fullest thanks Zach for opening my eyes
Your son has helped me through more than you will ever know. I am severe bipolar and when i was going through a manic faze for over three months i watched his videos every night to help me through my suicidal thoughts. i feel as though he saved my life because of his positive attitude throughout his whole experience, I just want to say i grew to not only love your son but your entire family. i feel as though he saved my life when i had thoughts of suicide. being severe bipolar is normal to take your life, your son seriousluy saved my life.I have no words to explain how much i love him,
Hang in there my friend. Life is hard sometimes. I know I don’t know you personally, but just remember, you are an amazing person. Hope all is well and I’m sending you my prayers.
+UndeadNeko302 Everyone handles grief or hard to handle topics/themes/stories in different ways. Plus there's always the emotional detachment alot of people have when something isnt happening right in front of them. Its not really fair to call someone cruel or that their heart was black, humans are social creatures we form our ideals and morals largely based on the area we live and grow up in. Besides directing hate or bitterness towards more hate or bitterness dosent help. Keep a positive outlook no matter what and try and help others reach a positive outlook themselves.
Sad but true. I remember our history teacher back in high school showed real film of the piles of human bodies of WWII concentration camp victims being moved around and buried in mass graves. There were close ups of their lifeless bodies, etc., and so many kids in class were laughing at it. If this is the sort of cold hearted, dark, selfish, callousness inside of so many people, then it makes me sad for this world's future. I like to be kind, but to be honest, I've grown tired of so many others' coldness over my 41 years on this earth.
I don't think that's a fair assumption, I find it extremely touching but you wouldn't know it on the surface just because I tend to just act more introverted in situations like that.
As I sit in my own cancer battle, with no hope of a cure and struggling through treatments to try to prolong life. Watching this was so touching. Zach is an inspiration to so many in my shoes. His family and friends are so amazing and I am so proud of them for sticking by Zach and helping his dreams come true.
I love that everyone's just learning about Zach's story and his spirit is living on. I watched this when it came out in 2013 and it impacted me so much. I can't watch this without crying.
Every couple of months, whenever I feel down and just dejected for not having achieved much in life, I come here and I cry. Watching Zach's story instantly gives me hope. He's a ray of positivity and he shows you that you can make the most out of your life even if your days are limited. It makes me so happy to see the impact he made on everyone's life. I hope he's happy wherever he is. Thank you Zach for inspiring me ❤💕
+unowen7591 Why would you wish death upon someone? You're clearly far worse than the people who disliked a single video for reasons you obviously haven't thought out.
+Marcelino Soliz Some of them might have clicked it by a fault which could happen when 14 million people have watched the video. And the rest of them mught be people thinking its fake since stupid people exist
hopefully he knew christ as his saviour, then he would have eternal life in heaven, jesus says i am the truth , the way and the life- -------jesus went to the cross to die for our sins, receive his gift of eternal life and call on him. he is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us. imagine that, an afterlife in gods presence worshipping the one who loved us so much that he gave his son to die on the cross to forgive our sins. im all over that----then there are no need for tears cuz you know where your going!! we are not immortal, we are finite beings and will pass away physically. our souls can be in heaven for eternity...we are saved by faith in God not by works or how nice we were or what we did during our tenure on this ball of mud. Show less
To Mrs. Sobiech, you spoke at my church yesterday about not only Zach's story, but the grace of god and how in situations that are hard to handle, keep going and have gratitude for every opportunity you have gotten from god. I love this story and Zach has taught me so much about how life is amazing because life is what you make it. I thank you, and I thank Zach. You are forever in my heart and god bless you.
Hard to watch this documentary without crying. Zach was so wise beyond his years, the plus in his short life was being surrounded by family and friends that truly loved and supported him. The song that came to mind while watching this documentary is Tim McGraw's Live Like You Were Dying. RIP Zach.
I am from Stillwater. I never met Zach but I know people who did. The fact that this guy was from not only the same state, but the same city is overwhelmingly cool to think about. When Clouds came out, everyone was extremely excited and it was in the school newspapers. Our community will always remember Zach and his accomplishments.
Some people don't understand the difficulties in the tragedy that people have to suffer and endure whoever dislike this video is probably not sick with a sickness like osteosarcoma but they should not be selfish towards such an unselfish person like Zackbut get to know him through this documentary and the movie even if they've never met him before instead of being horrible insensitive people
@@funnybones7771 to hopefully make it easier for others to understand, is there a reason you didnt like the video? I just wanted to help as others aren't willing to.
Sobbing so hard I can barely seen the screen. This is the first time I've ever seen Zach's story (March 2020) and holy crap, AMAZING!!!!! He seemed MUCH older than he was, talk about a beautiful and inspiring person. God Bless Him and his family. Anddddd I have been listening to "Clouds" on repeat for two days now, I can't get enough!!!
I've just watched this 2023! And all I can think is an Earth Angel came here for a short time to fulfill a specific purpose then went back home. Struggling with lethargy & depression Zach has inspired me to live now & not wait for a perfect time - there's no perfect time but now.
omg the part at the end when saying his good byes to his family friends , and amy , was so heart braking omg zach made me cry so much omg zach the world would be so much better place if there was lot more people like you , touched my heart and i never forget you god bless you zach
OMG I cried and smiled through Zach"s story. A beautiful old soul who left us far too soon. Thank you Zach for sharing your story. You will be forever remembered for your courage and strenghth.
He has such a beautiful genuine smile that has a calming effect. So tragic he did not live past 18 and has live more than most of us. Rest in eternal peace Zack!
the only reason anybody could dislike this video, is if they were left in a puddle of tears, and they'd cried so much it hurt their whole entire body. But even then, i pressed Like. This story is so beautiful. He's a true soldier. By god, there needs to be more people like him in this world. He appreciated life more than anyone i could ever know.
Tyler Green honestly if you have nothing good to say, don't say it (pretty sure we learned this in pre-k but maybe you missed that lesson) did making this make you feel better? because if so, you're sick. please, if you're looking to get attention, do it somewhere else.
Just finished that movie and I’m still crying 40 min after this is inspirational and I wanna just make people laugh just like him thank you Zach fly high
After seeing this video I was a bit disappointed of myself me being negative and sad towards a little thing and a small incident I now got a new goal to do "Grow up and be like this dude"
These videos make me appreciate everything I have to live for. I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out just thinking about my fiance and other loved ones and how this could happen to them or myself and I cannot imagine the pain. These ones who are dying in these videos are so high spirited and I'm learning so much from them.
Never have I ever cried so many times in 22 minutes. If Zach had accomplished so much in that short span, imagine what could have been. Or was his greatness accelerated due to his circumstances? Either way, his perception of life is goals. RIP Zach. Thank you for sharing your last days with us.
So glad that his legacy still goes on. Hearing about the Disney+ movie adaptation makes me very very very overwhelmed. I am very glad that his story will be spreading more across the globe. Zach changed me as a person and with this new platform, He'll be changing more peoples perspective in life most especially during this world crisis. "You don't have to find out you're dying to start living" -Zach Sobiech Cheers all the way from the Philippines. Thank you Zach! 🎉🎉🎉
People should watch this video. It makes you appreciate life a little more. Days when you are down, days you feel that you are not alive and caught in the rat race. Watch this and appreciate what you got.
I’m here after the movie and I’m just like why didn’t I know him before ?! I cried so much. He was a very good person. So much love to his family and friends
Who’s here because they’ve just finished watching “Clouds” on Disney+?
Me... and I’m still crying!
Meee
Same here.
Omg meeeeee
I have💖🥺 I texted my best friend and told her if she watches the movie be ready to ball ur eyes out💖😰
Watching it now
Can we talk about how Justin Baldoni, the director of this documentary and the film, honoured him
SO WELL! The movie was perfect. The way they quoted him, depicted his goofy personality, casted actors so perfectly, and cared about little details. Honestly amazing, just beautiful to see.
@@Maddie-ol3ll ikr!? They did so good with the video
The z in the cloud really got me crying as well seeing the original photo🥺
Justin is an amazing director! He finds inspiration within all his movies he’s directed so far. Like five feet apart he face guns to CF and to Claire may she RIP. But he finds purpose for his films
I didn't know he was also a director until now, he's a really good actor and made me quite emotional
Bruh. How did I not hear zach's story till now?!
Ik. Me too
Same!
me, who’s known about him since before he died: 😎
You need to watch clouds on Disney+. its based on his story .
Same here😇
Can we talk about how accurate they got the characters in the movie, looks wise they look identical!
except zach
That’s what I was thinking!
YES
Not zach
because amy in the movie was his actual girlfriend
“You don’t have to find out you’re dying, to start living!” What a beautiful perspective.
God bless his soul
I just heard that sentence and was like...what am i doing w my life? What am i doing w my teenage years? I need to start Living my dreams NOW!!!! im wasting all my time!!!! I need to stop been afraid and go there and fight for my dreams!!!! I will do it, I have to do it. I just need to be strong and find out how to be more strong?! And what are my dreams, what are trully my dreams?!
@@patriciafalcon9192 🙂 Good on ya mate! Continue to live life one day at a time. Be thankful each day you get! Each day iyou live, is another day you have to make a difference! Cheers from Margaret River, Western Australia!!!
i watch
Agree👍♥️😭
He didn’t deserve to die. He deserved to live a long happy life with Amy and all his family and friends. He deserved that Nissan GT-R for his whole life. But, Cancer didn’t let that happen. Yet he is still a legend today
He is up there in the great beyond with everything his heart desires .. rip 🙏
no one really deserves to die...especially him tho
Wait I just noticed the 923 like thanks so much
Yess 😢❤️❤️
He's just a teen, that hurts
"You don't have to find out you're dying to start living." He made me look at life in a whole different way
Woe.....how profound
When this song came out I had chills down my spine. Your son made me look at my life and realize that you can use your words for good, After he died I remembered to use my words for good. Love you so much Zach.
GOD'S ANGEL💞💞💞💞
❤️ that and he looks so positive. My name is Maddie Thomas
yes , this story really was a big impression on me.
Zach is probably the most beautiful human being to ever exist. Rest in peace, angel.
I know he had such a pure and loving heart and soul. Rest In Peace Zach.
ILIKETHISSONG
he really was such a beautiful human . rest easy zach .
He and Claire Wineland
True and he is so kind and thoughtful. I would love to find a guy like him. If he did not have this , I’ll bet he would have married his girlfriend and had kids. Zach would have made the best dad.
this is so sad. i have osteosarcoma, the same cancer he had. its make me so sad to see that i was the survivor and he didn't make it. :(
Hope you're doing well
Dani King she died a while back unfortunately 😕
@@adaeze4873 No way:( how did you find out
Yes she died, i also found out recently and couldn't stop crying...🤦♀️
Rip sofia 😭
I went to school with him. He had such a positive outlook on life and positive attitude. I miss you Zach. You were such an inspiration to people at Stillwater High School. It was heartbreaking:( It's even more heartbreaking to know you are gone. You don't have to know you are dying to start living. Miss you so much bud
Watched it in class today I cried in class, rip zach
I hope you guys still honor him there!!
I’m sorry
I loved the movie so much and that you knew him in real life and now you say such nice things about him is so amazing and makes me so happy❤️ May God bless Zach’s soul and may God bless you and your family❤️
you are so lucky that you had the chance to saw him in real life .. hope you always remember him and pray for him RIP ZACH
He died 17 days after this was posted! May he forever be the kid who went UP fighting and didn't really lose.
how did you find out?🤔 did you look it up? im just cerious😊
+Kayla Corbin it says it in the description box.
+Castrofreak7 thanks
I cried
Your right he was awsome no matter what
i feel so bad for sammy she's has to be the purest soul, to watch your bestfriend that you fell in love with fall in love with someone else and stick by both of them she has such a pure heart.
Exactly
Rightt I wanted them to end up together in the movie soo bad, but it makes sense since they didn’t in real life :(
Such a strong person
Losing both your best friend and crush just like that
Sec lead character 😫
Definition of love ❤️
who's here after watching the film clouds? - also, i had no idea that Justin Baldoni actually met Zach before omg. i was in tears, such a great film
Justin is absolutely incredible he also made five feet apart based off his experience of meeting Claire Wineland and did amazing on that film as well! I cant wait to see what he does next
I'm glad he made this movie about zach bc without it I'd never know this story or his song. His life message is so inspiring and his song absolutely beautiful
@@blairmarie9872 ik!!! he’s amazing
@@claudiagrace4x absolutely
@@blairmarie9872 I KNEW IT OMG I HAD THE FEELING THAT THIS MOVIE HAS THE SAME DIRECTOR AS FFA I LOVE HIM SM (rip claire and zach
@@stupidandsensitive he is amazing!! And yes rip these amazing souls
In the movie I have lost count of how many times I cried
Who’s with me
Ye. When i was watching it my brother came in nd saw me crying . He stood in silence amd i looked at him nd shouted 'its not the 5th time ive cried okay'
I was about an hour in
I was like 10 minutes in and a waterfall of tears was gushing out of my eyes
I never cried this much for a disney movie before😭😔
Is it weird I didnt cry like I wanted too but for some reason i couldn't...
I wonder what Zach would think if he knew that he would touch this many people. Such a quality guy and I’m happy I came across his story
This was 17 days before he died and I'm crying so much. I wish he survived.
ikr :(
Do you mean he died 17 days after this was filmed or from when you watched it?
@@theresalacey6126 he passed 8 years ago, and this comment was made 1 year ago so its the date this video was Uploaded
Dang he looks so strong! What a real chad😇
I was diagnosed with Luekimia. This video gives me strength to carry on. He's a hero in my book.
Hope your doing well
Keep going for a fighter a brave and strong one
Are u doing good
I hope that you are doing well
I'm sincerely praying that u r doing DA BEST!
can I be honest? Of all the cold hearted, selfish, uncaring people I've come across in life..I get a little angry when I see these stories. These good people, who live to Love...who already appreciated their lives before they were sick, who face Death and still say 'Thank You' ...they get struck with things like this. makes me so sad they can't grow old. Rest in peace Zach
Robyn W sometimes I can only believe some ppl are too good for this world.
Robyn right it breaks my heart so bad
I honestly believe it's because they're too good for this shitty world.
Robyn//// The afterlife is a very active place. He is free from physical ailments now. It is where we all will be, eventually.
These are the kind of people we need in life, instead of the greedy, obese, selfish, power hungry, addicted ones out there who just tear humanity apart.
I like how they chose the actors with the same physical characters as the real people
“I wanna be remembered as the kid who went down fighting… and didn’t really lose”
I’m a grown man balling after hearing that. You didn’t lose at all Zach, not at all.
I’m so thrilled that people are coming here after seeing “Clouds” and learning more about him! Was so devastated when he passed away. I encourage everyone to learn more about childhood cancer and osteosarcoma, it is not as rare as people think. 1 in every 285 kids will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday, and only 4% of all money in the national cancer institute goes to childhood cancers. Osteosarcoma hasn’t had a new drug treatment in over 30 years. We need to do better!
Bro this comment only got 205 likes bro I got u this inperastional especially on his death rip love u man rest in the clouds 😢🙏⚘💨
Ps I don't care if this is the high five and not the prayer hands
I watched this video 2 years ago and it made me cry but then I watched the movie and I never knew I had so many tears in my eyes
hey!! i used to have osteosarcoma... but i completed my treatment and i’m well!!
Congratulations girl!!! ❤️ That’s so beautiful to hear! Wishing you all the best!
I had osteosarcoma on my left hip as well when I was 11. I survived. I feel so privileged and greatful watching this. I kinda forgot how worthy my life is. Now I do. RIP Zach. ❤️
Midwestern Mary May God Bless you as well 😊😇
@ameerah davis That’s really nice of you 🙏
So glad you're alive 💕 God bless you and Zach🙏
@@Yas.271 Thank you so much ❤️
God bless you ❤️
Who came here just after the Clouds movie trailer ?
Me.
I did
I did
I knew about this story 5 years ago. I’m also from Minnesota where Zach is from. I’ve watched this video quite a few times & i always ball my eyes out. If you haven’t read the book “Fly a little higher” By Laura Sobiech, I definitely recommend it. It’s Zach’s story based on her journey with him. Excellent read.
This made me cry.😭😭😭
For some reason the one thing that sticks most in my mind from knowing Zach is the silence and feelings that happened when they read his name at graduation. We all paused, gave honor to his life and I could almost feel him walking across that stage with a huge smile on his face… weird watching this over 12 years later since it popped up on my feed
Wait you knew zach? I recently found out about his story after watching this series and the movie clouds.
The girl in the movie who plays sammy my family and I know her personally.
I fell in love with his story though so much so that i did a presentation on him and his life and on his moms book in my college critical reading class.
Tomorrow, it´s two years since he passed away. And still People watch this. Sitting in front of their Computers or anything else, crying, just crying. How a Person can make every Second of his Life to his Favorite and let his Familiy and Friends enjoy his Happyness which he loved to share. It´s awesome that there are People in this World with a Heart. To stop and remember such an awesome Boy.
okay yes you´re right.
Maybe my Choice of Words wasn´t the best.
So do I everytime I see this Video
***** You are absolutely right my friend, I was thinking the same thing.
i cried the whole time because on this night that i posted this was the first time i heard clouds i loved it so much then i watch this and cried
I'm watching this from Wales UK after losing my baby grandaughter and I never forgot zacs song clouds, I've just sent it to my daughter to listen to after her loss in September, thanks zac we love this song,
It is September 9, 2020 and I just watched the trailer of the new movie “Clouds”. I found this video to see the real story first before I watch the movie and I cried through this entire video. Rest in peace❤️
I literally did the same exact thing
Me too
me too
Same
Same here
Clouds destroyed me emotionally. Haven’t cried like that in a long time. Rest In Peace Zack - I do believe you’re in a better place
The same car from the movie when his dad surprised him in the driveway and he took his girlfriend out Amy for a drive after he went out with his dad for donuts the movie is incredible I'm going to watch it again and I don't care if I cry it's an incredible movie and I love it I love learning about Zach's cancer and who he was even though I've never personally met him
he definitely didn’t have to worry about being remembered! he’s a legend that everybody knows all across the world!! 🥺❤️❤️❤️
We need a cure. No one should die of cancer in the 21st century. He would have made a great dad, he is so kind and patient .
Yes😢
How can I refuse this song and his family? This guy needs to live!! RIP Zach. WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!! 😇😇❤️❤️
Always the nicest people are the first to go.
I know what you mean!my friend passed away from metastatic breast cancer this year and she was a very brave and talented woman!
They're to great for a bad world we live in now.
Always the kindest people are the first to go to prison.
My mum went way to early,she was the most wonderful person you could ever meet.
is becuause earth is hell
yes brother ...u will be remembered as a kid who went down fighting and didnt really lose.
Up*
@@rosesanders5731 yes
He went up fighting
It’s really not fair for people like Zach who are so full of life and have everything to live for to die so young when there are people like myself who’ve been miserable their whole life who just keep existing for no reason. RIP, Zach.
You my friend have purpose.. It may not seen like it.. You hang in there you have a good soul...
Kevin.. I wish I could give you a huge hug! Your words here show how much love you have inside your beautiful soul. People love you Kevin.
you exist for a reason
I absolutely agree Kevin. I feel the exact same way about myself...
@@blairariavanderkamp3405
You are worthy of life and you are worthy of happiness even if you don’t always feel like it. I hope you’re doing okay, life can be so hard.
How many people are still sobbing in 2019? Rest In Peace, Zach ❤️
CVlogs I think about him often! He was such a gem!
Me
CVlogs me
I’m in tears
F to pay respects.
I know there are a lot of ‘dislikes’ but I want to believe that they mean they dislike the cancer, dislike this situation, etc.
Beautiful life!
How could you dislike this video? I'm a 15 year old guy and I sobbed throughout the whole thing. No one wants to think about death because it's so scary, but he lived it every day and was happier than I ever am. Him and his family are incredibly strong. I read the fault in our stars and this little film reminded me of it. But this is real life and the only reason the book was so good was because it was an unrealistic outcome for a situation like that. But he was the real thing. My worst fear is being told how much longer I have to live. Because I am 100% positive that my assumed life expectancy would tear me to shreds and would live out the rest of my time absolutely miserable. I need a hug after seeing this, it's so inspiring but so unfair.
R.I.P
What a good soul I wish there were more of him on this earth. Soo sad he had to travel on so soon.
+Der Zurechtweiser your profile pic goes perfectly with your comment 😆 XD
+Der Zurechtweiser but that's not how anyone is taking it.
+Benjamin
I have my own views.
I liked the thing, it was a touching story. But there is one small problem.
People die like this every day. Hundreds, maybe thousands. And even if they went through as much grief as Zach's family, it seems almost insulting to glorify one person's death while not caring about another.
If we all are to die, why do so few get chosen to have their lives told in this way? What makes one's death more important than someone else's?
You can argue it was his musical talent. But if he had not had that cancer, if he lived his life out like a normal human being, and died at peace in his 90s, would "clouds" have been the monstrous hit it was? Maybe. But the song's success was built on guilt. If you didn't like the song, you didn't approve of a dying teenager's final thoughts on life. People would say you were a soulless monster.
Its not that his death is tragic, its that many people go through this suffering without 14 million TH-cam views. If you had a relative die from cancer, does it seem far that their life went without the media's notice and Zach did?
I say yes, it is reasonable to cry at this. It is normal to feel sad. But do not glorify his death, as hundreds suffer the same way as we speak.
Sam Katz I understand where you're coming from and agree that his death shouldn't be anymore glorified than anyone elses. But I don't think I glorified him passing more than I would anyone else's death. If there was a video for every single person that died, I'm sure I'd feel moved for all of them, and I don't know where you got the idea that I don't care about the other people that died because of course I do, I know it might appear that way because I didn't mention anyone else, but this video wasn't about them and I don't think there's anything wrong with that. And why is it so bad to have millions of people standing by him and sending loads of support to his family to help them get through this process. I know that this is only one person and we should acknowledge that this happens all the time and we don't support them because we can't support everyone but if there's an opportunity to share this type of thing to people I think that's great. And my grandmother passed away from cancer about three years ago and I didn't care that she didn't get tons media attention because she knew that we cared and we knew that we cared and we didn't need millions of people supporting us to show that.
I will never forget his story. I was in Minnesota when he passed, and my son passed shortly after. It never gets better. I love his music and I hope your family is doing well .
You and yours are in my Eternal prayer basket. Courage!
“May the soul’s of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace.” Amen.
I'm sorry for your son's passing 😢😔
" You don't have to find out you're dying to start living" - Zach Sobiech
Hadn't heard clouds since 2013 and I heard it tonight and started crying
+MissTaylorLam no way, i just found clouds in a memory book from 2013, im crying so bad
definitely my To go son on any bad day rest In peace Zach for ever will carry on
Same 😥
Same!!!
Hadn't hear clouds since I was 8, and I heard nothing tonight, and started disliking the video with many accounts.
How does a 17yr old have such depth of character? It's absolutely amazing to see. RIP Zach. You made the most of the life you were given and touched in a profound way, the people that were put in your life.
Memory Malunga the perfect example of Gods Grace
The fact that he was smiling the whole time he inspires me so much
Justin Baldoni, the director of clouds, directed this documentary too
In grade 2 I was diagnosed with cancer in February. In grade 4 I was free of cancer. It is the worst thing in world. I was diagnosed with leukemia. Most children do not survive. I am so grate full to have survived. God bless anyone who lost their life and God bless there families, and everyone else going through that right now
That gamer girl I'm glad that you survived and pulled through. May god bless you with good health for the rest of your life!
My mom had aml and in nine days it will be her fourth year of being cancer freee
Hope you are still cancer free
❤❤
So glad you survived 🙏 RIP ZACH 🙏
Just 17 days before he died. Zach, I'm so sorry. Keep smiling.
Just 17 days before he died. Zach, F*ck you B*tch
@@funnybones7771 why would you say that?
I’m in college right now studying to be a cancer researcher. Whenever it gets hard I come back and watch this video to remind myself why I need to keep pushing. Thank you Zach and thank you Soul Pancake
Good luck in college! Thank you for everything you're working to do
Disney+ brought me here and I can’t stop crying omg it’s not fair such a beautiful soul from now on I’m going to live my life to the fullest thanks Zach for opening my eyes
Your son has helped me through more than you will ever know. I am severe bipolar and when i was going through a manic faze for over three months i watched his videos every night to help me through my suicidal thoughts. i feel as though he saved my life because of his positive attitude throughout his whole experience, I just want to say i grew to not only love your son but your entire family. i feel as though he saved my life when i had thoughts of suicide. being severe bipolar is normal to take your life, your son seriousluy saved my life.I have no words to explain how much i love him,
i know wut u mean. i hope u find a way to enjoy this life
Aweee :( ❤️ I hope you’re doing well.
Hang in there my friend. Life is hard sometimes. I know I don’t know you personally, but just remember, you are an amazing person. Hope all is well and I’m sending you my prayers.
My Biology teacher showed us this and it shocked me how so many students didn't feel anything at all, like their heart was black from the start...
+UndeadNeko302 Everyone handles grief or hard to handle topics/themes/stories in different ways. Plus there's always the emotional detachment alot of people have when something isnt happening right in front of them. Its not really fair to call someone cruel or that their heart was black, humans are social creatures we form our ideals and morals largely based on the area we live and grow up in. Besides directing hate or bitterness towards more hate or bitterness dosent help. Keep a positive outlook no matter what and try and help others reach a positive outlook themselves.
Sad but true. I remember our history teacher back in high school showed real film of the piles of human bodies of WWII concentration camp victims being moved around and buried in mass graves. There were close ups of their lifeless bodies, etc., and so many kids in class were laughing at it. If this is the sort of cold hearted, dark, selfish, callousness inside of so many people, then it makes me sad for this world's future. I like to be kind, but to be honest, I've grown tired of so many others' coldness over my 41 years on this earth.
Also many teens have been desensitised to violence because of media. :(
I don't think that's a fair assumption, I find it extremely touching but you wouldn't know it on the surface just because I tend to just act more introverted in situations like that.
omg my teacher showed us this, almost everyone cried, I almost did but I held it back lol
I think we just need to talk about how beautiful the movie came out. It was such a good representation of his life and who he was
Tomorrow will be 5 years after he passed on. People still watch this and take his advice, to keep going and live your life to the fullest.
Its not the movie its his innocent face what made me feel so sad ..he had lived long enough we could ever live in our lives..
As I sit in my own cancer battle, with no hope of a cure and struggling through treatments to try to prolong life. Watching this was so touching. Zach is an inspiration to so many in my shoes. His family and friends are so amazing and I am so proud of them for sticking by Zach and helping his dreams come true.
Much love❤❤❤❤❤
❤️❤️❤️ I love you
I'll pray for you to get better 😊😊😊❤ never lose hope. God loves you ❤
Sending love & hope for you, sweet one 💙
Praying for you 🙏❤️🙏
I love that everyone's just learning about Zach's story and his spirit is living on. I watched this when it came out in 2013 and it impacted me so much. I can't watch this without crying.
So painful
Endless made me cry like this also...such an emotional movie
I can't hold my emotions in whenever I watch this
Justin Baldoni is making a movie about Zach's life and it's called Clouds!! I am so excited for it! Zach seemed like such an amazing guy!!
any updates on the movie?
It’s coming out on Disney+ next month :)
Alyssa Sitman the trailer came out today
Ya.. i almost crying just by watch the trailer
Hey it just came out today on Disney +
I live in Minnesota and me and zach (before I moved) were neighbors and he was the most cheery person I knew R.I.P Zach
Poolie Bohmbach Thank you for sharing this!
it's 2020 and it's still sad to rewatch this. Rest in peace Zach
Every couple of months, whenever I feel down and just dejected for not having achieved much in life, I come here and I cry. Watching Zach's story instantly gives me hope. He's a ray of positivity and he shows you that you can make the most out of your life even if your days are limited. It makes me so happy to see the impact he made on everyone's life. I hope he's happy wherever he is. Thank you Zach for inspiring me ❤💕
Zach was used by God for something greater than himself
Amen ❤️
Amen he was!🥺❤️
Amen and amen. ❤️
Amen 😥❤
Amen sis
How could anyone dislike this. Ever. How. How can you watch this young's life and say thumbs down. Ever.
Those people deserve cancer. Honestly
+unowen7591 Why would you wish death upon someone? You're clearly far worse than the people who disliked a single video for reasons you obviously haven't thought out.
+Marcelino Soliz Some of them might have clicked it by a fault which could happen when 14 million people have watched the video. And the rest of them mught be people thinking its fake since stupid people exist
+yuu I feel sorry for you. When your heart is empty, your soul is empty. And when your soul is empty, your life is empty, and always will be...
hopefully he knew christ as his saviour, then he would have eternal life in heaven, jesus says i am the truth , the way and the life- -------jesus went to the cross to die for our sins, receive his gift of eternal life and call on him. he is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us. imagine that, an afterlife in gods presence worshipping the one who loved us so much that he gave his son to die on the cross to forgive our sins. im all over that----then there are no need for tears cuz you know where your going!! we are not immortal, we are finite beings and will pass away physically. our souls can be in heaven for eternity...we are saved by faith in God not by works or how nice we were or what we did during our tenure on this ball of mud.
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To Mrs. Sobiech, you spoke at my church yesterday about not only Zach's story, but the grace of god and how in situations that are hard to handle, keep going and have gratitude for every opportunity you have gotten from god. I love this story and Zach has taught me so much about how life is amazing because life is what you make it. I thank you, and I thank Zach. You are forever in my heart and god bless you.
I love how even when he’s dying, he keeps a smile on his face and a great attitude. I wish I could’ve known/met him.
I would have been honored to be his friend. People like this only come by so often.. R.I.P Zach Sobiech
God knew you were tired, and a cure was not to be. So he whispered in your ear ,it's time to come with me. Rip Zach.
Hard to watch this documentary without crying. Zach was so wise beyond his years, the plus in his short life was being surrounded by family and friends that truly loved and supported him. The song that came to mind while watching this documentary is Tim McGraw's Live Like You Were Dying. RIP Zach.
I am from Stillwater. I never met Zach but I know people who did. The fact that this guy was from not only the same state, but the same city is overwhelmingly cool to think about. When Clouds came out, everyone was extremely excited and it was in the school newspapers. Our community will always remember Zach and his accomplishments.
If only we had more "Zachs" in this world…clouds would be happy clouds
I’m here after the clouds movie I’ve never cried that hard during a movie before my heart breaks for his family, his girlfriend, and best friend
R.I.P. Zack Sobiech we miss you
"I want to be remembered as the kid who went down fighting. And didn't lose."
Mission accomplished, sir.
How can you dislike this I swear people can be heartless for no reason this guy showed a courage that I hope I can have when that time comes RIP Zach
Some people don't understand the difficulties in the tragedy that people have to suffer and endure whoever dislike this video is probably not sick with a sickness like osteosarcoma but they should not be selfish towards such an unselfish person like Zackbut get to know him through this documentary and the movie even if they've never met him before instead of being horrible insensitive people
I'll be sing his song at the Mall of America with about 6,000 other people on Dec. 11 R.I.P Zach!
971 dislike on a video like this, its just impossible to believe how humans got to this level.
MAKE THAT 1,040+ people who disliked the video. I am one of them.
@@funnybones7771 dude you're a idiot
@@funnybones7771 Why?
@@funnybones7771 to hopefully make it easier for others to understand, is there a reason you didnt like the video? I just wanted to help as others aren't willing to.
@@funnybones7771 why tho??
When he started talking about his sister Grace I started balling my eyes out. That was the sweetest thing I have ever saw.
“Til death do us part, and I’m dyin’ so we better get on this” 😂 What a special kid.
I am so heartbroken over this. He did not deserve this. Everybody loves you Zack. Rest In Peace, Zack.
Sobbing so hard I can barely seen the screen. This is the first time I've ever seen Zach's story (March 2020) and holy crap, AMAZING!!!!! He seemed MUCH older than he was, talk about a beautiful and inspiring person. God Bless Him and his family.
Anddddd I have been listening to "Clouds" on repeat for two days now, I can't get enough!!!
I've just watched this 2023! And all I can think is an Earth Angel came here for a short time to fulfill a specific purpose then went back home. Struggling with lethargy & depression Zach has inspired me to live now & not wait for a perfect time - there's no perfect time but now.
omg the part at the end when saying his good byes to his family friends , and amy , was so heart braking omg zach made me cry so much omg zach the world would be so much better place if there was lot more people like you , touched my heart and i never forget you god bless you zach
OMG I cried and smiled through Zach"s story. A beautiful old soul who left us far too soon. Thank you Zach for sharing your story. You will be forever remembered for your courage and strenghth.
I feel like I want to move in with the Sobiech family. They seem exceptionally close knit and happy.
He has such a beautiful genuine smile that has a calming effect. So tragic he did not live past 18 and has live more than most of us. Rest in eternal peace Zack!
the only reason anybody could dislike this video, is if they were left in a puddle of tears, and they'd cried so much it hurt their whole entire body.
But even then, i pressed Like.
This story is so beautiful. He's a true soldier. By god, there needs to be more people like him in this world.
He appreciated life more than anyone i could ever know.
Who's hear because of disney + clouds??
i am..
REST.IN.PEACE ZIP - I SOBBED! :'(
It's so heartbreaking that so many people in this world including kids are having to go through this kind of stuff.
When I die, I’m going to find him in heaven and tell him that Disney + made a movie about him!!
Your comment made me cry more 🥺💙
It made me smile 😊
Maybe,he already know...🥰
I think he already knows. Eternal Life’s reward.
warner made this but well
Who would give this a thumbs down? This inspired and moved me so much, I'm so thankful that someone like Zach was brought into this world.
Tyler Green why would you say that
Tyler Green honestly if you have nothing good to say, don't say it (pretty sure we learned this in pre-k but maybe you missed that lesson) did making this make you feel better? because if so, you're sick. please, if you're looking to get attention, do it somewhere else.
+Tyler green
Yo if u think u funny u ain't take this from a 12 year old. Cuz I wish it were u who was diagnosed
Tyler Green i hope you get cancer
I watched this in 2013.
I watched Clouds yesterday.
Now I’m back to rewatch this.
When he cried at the end I couldn’t hold the tears back any longer. I hope he enjoys the view up there.❤️
I am a sister who lost a brother to cancer💔 I miss you brother, play your tunes with Zach.
oh myyy😭
Just finished that movie and I’m still crying 40 min after this is inspirational and I wanna just make people laugh just like him thank you Zach fly high
After seeing this video I was a bit disappointed of myself me being negative and sad towards a little thing and a small incident I now got a new goal to do "Grow up and be like this dude"
After seeing this video, I am glad that I am being negative.
I can't stop crying. He inspires me for doing the things I love while they last.
Thank you for sharing his story
You can tell him and grace had that special sibling relationship...the scene in the movie literally broke me to tears
These videos make me appreciate everything I have to live for. I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out just thinking about my fiance and other loved ones and how this could happen to them or myself and I cannot imagine the pain. These ones who are dying in these videos are so high spirited and I'm learning so much from them.
Never have I ever cried so many times in 22 minutes. If Zach had accomplished so much in that short span, imagine what could have been. Or was his greatness accelerated due to his circumstances? Either way, his perception of life is goals. RIP Zach. Thank you for sharing your last days with us.
So glad that his legacy still goes on. Hearing about the Disney+ movie adaptation makes me very very very overwhelmed. I am very glad that his story will be spreading more across the globe. Zach changed me as a person and with this new platform, He'll be changing more peoples perspective in life most especially during this world crisis. "You don't have to find out you're dying to start living" -Zach Sobiech
Cheers all the way from the Philippines. Thank you Zach! 🎉🎉🎉
What a brave young man. Rest in Peace. Life is not fair.
People should watch this video. It makes you appreciate life a little more. Days when you are down, days you feel that you are not alive and caught in the rat race. Watch this and appreciate what you got.
I've never cried so hard at a video
I’m here after the movie and I’m just like why didn’t I know him before ?! I cried so much. He was a very good person. So much love to his family and friends
Damn, the way they cast the movie was outstanding. Every character looks exactly like they do in real life. Whoa how awesome.