In Memoriam: 2020s

Notices sorted by graduation date

Zachary Dart Galli (Educ ’22 CM) of Williamsburg, Virginia, died May 11, 2024. He attended UVA on an Army ROTC scholarship, earning his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He was a member of Chi Alpha Christian fraternity, served as social chair of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and played intramural soccer and volleyball. During his third year, he shadowed health care workers at Scott Wagner Integrated Medicine. He also created a fitness mentorship program for his ROTC battalion, pairing stronger cadets with those needing help with their fitness goals. After graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He furthered his military training at Fort Gregg-Adams in Virginia, where he earned a position in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). Upon graduating from the Army Logistics University, he received the Distinguished Award of Merit. Next he attended the EOD school at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where he earned the colloquial title of “unicorn” by passing all 45 required tests on the first try. In January 2024, he was assigned to his first duty station at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In February 2024, he became a first lieutenant. His military awards include the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal and the basic EOD badge. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Gail Faris Galli (Nurs ’89 CM); two siblings; three grandparents; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.