Zach Foster

Zach Foster resides in San Dimas. He is a published author and noted for being an amputee Eagle Scout.

Origins
Zachary Foster was born on January 1989 in Glendale, California missing his right forearm. Through the use of a prosthesis he was able to develop normally and fit in with other children. At the age of 7 his family moved to San Dimas, where Zach has resided since. He graduated from Bonita High School in June 2007, boasting of several noteworthy accomplishments.

2006-2007
In March of 2006 Zach published his first short story, "Mind of Metal, Heart of Gold", donating it to the Amputee Coalition of America's online magazine "YAZ".

In 2006, while a Life Scout of BSA Troop 423, Zach decided to complete the Scouting program through earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He passed his Board of Review on February 22, 2007 and received the Eagle Award in May.

Most notable dignitaries attending the award ceremony were two representatives for Congressman David Dreier, representatives for Supervisor Michael Antonovich and State Senator Bob Margett, and Mayor John Blickenstaff, Mayor Pro Tem Don Kendrick, and Councilmember Dan Harden of the La Verne City Council.

In July Zach was awarded a proclamation by the San Dimas City Council for his achieving the Eagle Scout rank despite his limb deficiency, and for holding himself to the normal requirements rather than the relaxed requirements for disabled Scouts.

That same year the ACA printed Zach's second story, "Driven to Drive", chronicling his experiences as a limb deficient teen dealing with the DMV. He was also given the privelege of a brief role as a wounded Majahideen rebel in the Universal Pictures film Charlie Wilson's War.

CSMR
Zach Foster enlisted in the California State Military Reserve in September of 2007.

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